In this report, Technavio presents the current scenario of the global granola bars market and the growth prospects of the same for the period 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the revenue generated from the retail sales of granola bars worldwide has been considered.

Food preservatives are added to food to keep it free from contamination and fresh for a long time interval between the time of manufacturing and consumption. These are used in dairy products, beverages, bakery products, snacks, meat, and seafood duringprocessing and packaging to extend their shelf lives by preventing bacterial contamination. The demand for these food items is expected drive the global food preservatives market. The growing need for convenience and increasing complexities in the food supply chain also drive the demand for food preservatives.Salt and smoke have been used for food preservation for centuries. Salt draws out water from the food and the microorganisms in it by osmosis, preventing them from growing. Also, chemicals are introduced during smoking to reduce the growth of molds and bacteria; they can also prevent rancidity. Similarly, other popular preservatives include sugar, vinegar, and honey.

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 global baby puffs and snacks market is driven by an increase in health concerns among parents. The leading vendors attract consumers through extensive marketing and advertising. High disposable incomes and increased economic well-being have made high-quality baby foods more affordable. The rise in the number of working women is another major factor driving the market. Compared to conventional foods, baby food has a shorter shelf life and therefore needs to be stored and managed effectively. This poses a significant logistics and storage challenges. Another major challenge for the market is the increase in product recalls.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global food storage containers market for 2017-2021. To calculate market size, we the revenue generated from the Americas, APAC, and EMEA is considered. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the vendors operating in the market. In addition, the report discusses the major drivers influencing market growth and the challenges faced by vendors in the market. It also examines key emerging trends and their influence on current and future market scenarios. The end-users considered in the report are foodservice establishments(hotels, restaurants, catering units, bakeries, pizzerias, pubs and clubs, and cafes).The sales of food storage containers to end-users such as hospitals, food courts,supermarkets, hypermarkets and grocery stores, and aviation and marine segment have not been included in this report. The sales of food storage containers to the households have also not been included in the report.

High-protein-based food products are specially made products that help to build energy and muscle, and improve one's overall health. These products are also good sources of various fortified nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and fats. The concept of high-protein-based foods has gained worldwide popularity in the past few years.

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。