Globally, the commercial coffee brewer market is driven by numerous factors such as increasing consumer preference for fresh brewed coffee, food service establishments' need to offer coffee with a better and consistent taste, and influx of new models of commercial coffee brewers with better controls and features. In addition, globally, many coffee providers are also gaining a preference for using eco-friendly coffee brewers that use less water and also minimize coffee wastage. In 2014, Bloomfield introduced the ECO series coffee brewer, which uses up to 20% less energy and also helps in minimizing water wastage. Moreover, to ensure compliance to safety features, many manufacturers of coffee brewers are also focusing on getting certifications like National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Canadian Safety Association. Such certifications ensure that the product has been tested properly and adheres to all the set safety standards.

In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global functional foods and beverages market for 2016-2021. To calculate the market size, the report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the sales of functional foods and beverages to individual consumers.Forecasting is based on the projected demand for functional foods and beveragesworldwide and average unit price estimations during the forecast period.

The spring water originates from an underground source from which water naturally rises to the surface. Spring water is found to be a natural source of minerals and is considered to be free of most contaminants typically found in the drinking water. Also, spring water helps to maintain the acidity level in the body as spring water is slightly alkaline in nature. The spring water must be collected from its source to be termed as natural spring water. However, many players in the market make wrong claims about their products. Even if the product is tapped from tap water, they might claim that the product will be from natural sources. Such claims by certain players will affect the market as consumers will lose their confidence in the market as well as the product.

Packaging machinery is used to pack products before dispatch to the distribution networks. Many industries, such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and others, utilize packaging products and services. Packaging also plays an important role in the marketing mix as it has an impact on the buying decisions of consumers. Packaging machinery are widely used for filling, coding, labeling, and wrapping.

Beverage packaging provides product support, external environment protection, and tampering resistance to beverages. Beverage packaging aids in reliable distribution of beverages among the value chain and reduces post production damage. Primary packaging is an important part of the marketing mix as it has a strong impact on the buying decision of the consumers.

市场存量资金博弈，增量资金集中配置消费白马，两市成交低迷，导致了今年上半年消费大涨。存量背景下周期跟消费存在博弈，确定性、弹性和风险以及消费和周期是投资者个人选择，白酒大幅上涨后回调是合理的，但我们依旧推荐投资者坚定持有。

近期，食品饮料行业有 40 家上市公司发布了 2017 年半年度业绩预告，70%以上净利润有明显增长。其中，酒鬼酒、好想你业绩预报超市场预期，股价当日顺势分别大涨 9.99%、 6.38%。随着业绩预报的不断披露，一些超市场预期的上市公司将会得到市场资金的青睐，建议持续关注。  

截至上周五，食品饮料行业总计十五家企业发布半年度业绩预告，其中半年度业绩同比增长有八家，业绩同比下降有七家。在业绩预增的个股中，西部创业、好想你、兰州黄河、酒鬼酒和元祖股份的半年度业绩同比增长幅度超过 100%。

从风险偏好和资金偏好来考虑，继续推荐有业绩支撑、估值较低和持续成长的龙头+白马股。风险偏好来说，全球将进入加息周期，宽松时代即将结束，对经济增长形成一定压力，投资者将更加偏好低风险和具有确定性的价值股。

食品饮料板上周整体呈现弱势震荡走势，全周下跌 3.64%，跑输上证指数 4.44个百分点。从一级行业来看，食品饮料板块当周表现垫底，在申万一级行业板块中排名至末位。从食品饮料二级子行业来看，当周二级子行业涨跌对半。

2017 年下半年，我们继续坚持年初的观点，紧抓白马价值龙头，积极布局成长。在经济增速放缓和企业经营困难的宏观背景下，中小企业业绩增速和估值水平惨遭双杀，市场风险偏好持续走低。弱市之下市场资金更加青睐业绩稳定增长的白马龙头企业，享受估值溢价；同时消费升级将是贯穿 2017 年的主题，建议积极布局白酒、调味品、休闲食品、肉制品等板块个股。

今年进入 2 月份以来，猪肉价格已经连续 5 个月下跌，批发价跌幅 19.2%，终端价跌幅9.9%。猪肉价持续降低，对于肉制品加工企业来说除了会带来需求的增长外，也会拉升企业利润的增长，建议关注华统股份、上海梅林、金字火腿、龙大食品等。