Microwavable food is defined as a prepackaged meal or food product that requires minimal preparation for cooking. Shelf stable microwavable food, chilled food, and frozen food are categorized under products that can be prepared in a microwave. Microwaves cause water, fat, and sugar molecules to vibrate 2.5 million times per second, producing heat that enables food to get cooked. Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature or “on the shelf” are called shelf stable microwavable foods. These foods are pretreated by heat or dried to destroy food-borne microorganisms. Microwavable chilled foods are stored at refrigeration temperatures, i.e., at or below 0 to −5°C. Chilled food products have high quality and are microbiologically safe at the point of consumption, although they have a low shelf life. Microwavable frozen foods are preferred over microwavable chilled foods, as they can be stored for longer periods and can be prepared in less time. Freezing maintains the nutritional value of the food items and also increases their shelf life. Microwavable frozen products do not require any added preservatives because microorganisms are unable to grow when the temperature of the food is below −9.5°C.

The report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global paleo food market for 2017-2021. The global packaged food market, the parent market of paleo food market was estimated at $3.03 trillion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.71% over the period 2016-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the production and retail sales of paleo food products in the key geographical regions which are as follows

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global marzipan market for 2017-2021. The global confectionery market — the parent market of global marzipan market — was valued at $187.2 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach $224.3 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 3.68%.

Pizza is a dish of Italian origin, consisting of a flat round base of dough baked with a topping and cheese, typically with added meat, fish, and vegetables. It is one of the most popular foods, sold as fresh or frozen either whole or in portions in the world and is a common fast food item in Europe and North America. A frozen pizza is a ready-to-eat pizza that can be stored in refrigerators and consumed when required. Shelf life of frozen pizza is in the range of six months to one year, depending upon the method of preparation. Freezing is one of the most widely used methods of food preservation as it retains texture, taste, and nutritional value of food for a longer duration. Freezing food slows down decomposition by turning residual moisture into ice, inhibiting the growth of most bacterial species providing a significantly extended shelf life. The busy lifestyle of the working population and change in eating habits of consumer has increased the demand for instant and convenient food products, which is anticipated to drive the growth of the frozen pizza market.

城市化进程的推进，“空巢青年”、老龄化人口以及丁克家庭情感需求的推升以及宠物家庭地位的提升是促进我国宠物市场规模不断扩大的主要因素。而近几年资本的大举介入则成为了加速宠物市场规模扩张的加速器和助推器。我们预计 2017 年我国宠物市场规模约为 1497 亿元，2020 年达到 2815 亿元，2017-2020 年的 CAGR 将达到 23%以上。宠物食品作为最大细分市场，预计 2020 年市场近千亿，发展前景广阔。 

近年来，我国婴幼儿配方奶粉市场品牌“杂乱”，产品质量存在安全隐患，严重影响了行业健康发展和消费信心的恢复。针对此问题，2016年10月国家食品药品监督管理总局颁布了奶粉配方注册新政，在注册时限到期之际，在新政解读的基础上，重点阐述新政后行业格局将发生的变化，同时就新政后尚存在的问题提出建议，以期为政府和企业决策提供参考。