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Diabetic food products are used primarily by persons suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The sweetener market in the US is majorly dominated by players such as Archer Daniel Midland Company, Cargill, Tate and Lyle and Ingredion Incorporated. The demand for caloric sweeteners which include the High-Fructose Corn Sugar(HFCS), glucose syrup,dextrose,honey and other edible syrups have increased over the years in the US. In order to meet the domestic demand for honey, a total of 130.5 thousand tonnes of honey was imported in 2011.

Asian economies remained soft over the past six months. The Philippines imported more rice after Super Typhoon Haiyan destroyed crops in November 2013, while India’s Food Safety destroyed crops and Standards Authority (FSSAI) blocked processed food shipments as they did not comply with labeling requirements. Most leading companies in the sector experienced moderate growth in sales and profitability in the latter half of 2013, fueled by higher overseas demand.Leading F&B companies faced less-impressive share performance. The average stock price of the leading food and beverage companies in the Asia-Pacific by revenues as tracked by Mergent increased by 7.24% over the six months period from August 8, 2013 to January 8, 2014. Merger and acquisition activity remained active throughout the six months, as companies sought economies of scale, aiming to maximize operating efficiencies and enhance market visibility. Initial Public Offerings (IPO) activity surged in the latter half of 2013 and was expected to remain active over the next six months.

Pet food refers to edible products specially developed for consumption by domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, birds and fish.The Global Pet Food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1 percent during the period 2013-2018. North America dominated the market, followed by Europe and Latin America in 2013. The market witnessed rapid growth in developing countries, such as Brazil, Argentina, China, India, Mexico, Vietnam, and Russia in 2013. The Dog Food segment of the market dominated it with a 62 percent share in 2013.

Nutraceuticals are products that provide pharmacological and medicinal benefits, in addition to providing nutrition. Nutraceutical ingredients are key functional ingredients of nutraceutical products. These ingredients may be natural bioactive substances or chemical compounds, which help prevent diseases and improve heath. The Global Nutraceutical Ingredients market is expected to witness steady growth with a CAGR of 7.03 percent during the forecast period. In 2013, the APAC region dominated the market, owing to an increase in demand for nutraceutical products from countries such as Japan, China, South Korea, and India. This region was followed by Europe and North America.

The Global Digestive Health Food and Drinks market is growing at a steady pace and is expected to witness an 8.05 percent CAGR growth during the forecast period. The APAC region was the leading revenue contributor to the global market in 2013, followed by the Americas, Europe, and the MEA region. There is immense potential for growth in the APAC region as well in the future because of high demand for these products from emerging economies such as China and India, and the growing health-conscious population. The major players in the Global Digestive Health Food and Drinks market are Danisco A/S, Danone SA, Nestlé SA, and Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

Foodservice refers to the sale of food and beverages that have been prepared out-of-home for immediate consumption either on the premises from where they were purchased or for takeaway and home delivery. It also includes meals prepared outside households for students or working and business classes. The Foodservice industry offers its services to cafeterias, hospitals, cafés, pubs, nightclubs, bars, and hotels. Foodservice applications are also increasing in schools, colleges, universities, and restaurants as students and people in offices often tend to have their daily meals in a cafeteria.

Zero-calorie sweeteners are sugar substitutes which are used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products as additives to duplicate the effect of sugar. These calorie-free sweeteners help in leading a healthy life. Zero-calorie sweeteners can be both artificial and natural. The US FDA has approved the use of the following six artificial sweeteners: aspartame, sucralose, Ace-K, cyclamate, neotame, and saccharin. Besides these, there are other new sweeteners that are emerging in the market such as monk fruit and monatin. Demand for natural zero-calorie sweeteners is increasing rapidly in the market, especially for stevia-based sweeteners as they are considered to be more nutritive and safe to consume. Zero-calorie sweeteners deliver the same taste as other sugars and sweeteners without adding calories and are a healthy option for diabetics and obese people