The global food sweeteners market (henceforth, referred to as the market studied) recorded a revenue of USD 75,511 million in 2018, and is expected to reach USD 82,596 million by 2024, registering a CAGR of 1.71% during the forecast period (2019-2024). The market studied, which is dominated by sucrose (table sugar), with 77.2% market share recorded in 2018, is highly effected by the decline in prices recorded in 2014. According to FAO, the global sugar market witnessed more than 30% decline in prices. The market experienced a slow growth in the next couple of years. However, with the decline in EU raw sugar imports, there was a further drop in the global sugar prices in 2017, and the market is estimated to witness a growth of 1.7% during 2019-2024. With the increasing global demand, sugar exports are most likely to expand in countries, like Australia, the European Union, and Thailand, which have modernized their sugar subsector in the recent years. Brazil may remain the world’s major producer and exporter. Increased demand of natural, non-caloric sweeteners, and high demand for sweeteners in various applications, such as processed food and beverages from emerging economies, are the major factors driving the market growth.

The Chinese beverage manufacturing subsector’s revenue registered a significant drop of 7.8% y/y in 2017, mainly due to decreased sales of low-end products. At end-December 2017, the number of lossmaking enterprises in the beverage subsector jumped by 18.1% to 666. This was 9.9% of the total number of beverage producers, up from 8.1% at the same time of 2016. The total losses of these lossmaking companies in 2017 was RMB 7.9bn – a rise of 4.5% y/y.

The global food emulsifiers market recorded a revenue of USD 3316.57 million in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 4556.86 million by 2024 at a CAGR of 5.6%, during the forecast period (2019 – 2024). • Food emulsifiers that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are considered to be healthy, as few of the emulsifiers like lecithin and polyglycerols aids in reducing trans-fats and gluten, and are labeled organic and non-GMO. Hence, there has been a rise in the usage of food emulsifiers in bakery and confectionary products like bread, ice cream, and cake.

In Europe, consumers are willing to spend more for quality foods. Consumers are also looking for new products due to increased health awareness and nutritional facts. Cashew kernels are largely used in the European market as a roasted-and-salted snack. Lately, cashew kernel also turns out to be interesting to industrial users and is used for cookies and cereals, and is also promoted as a topping on ice cream. Usually, whole kernels, lacking defects or blemishes, are essential for the snack trade and the broken pieces are essential for other confectionery, biscuits, bakery products, and other prepared foods in the region.

The market studied was valued at USD 7,625.77 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach USD 9,318.50 billion by 2024, at an estimated CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period, 2019-2024 The consumer demand for convenient, natural, nutritious, and healthy on-the-go snack options is the primary attribute for the sales of chocolate milk across the world. The changing lifestyle of consumers and inclination toward the healthy lifestyle is boosting the growth of the market. Hence, chocolate milk, being the healthier and nutritional option, is witnessing increasing demand.

The global bakers yeast market was valued at USD 2009.08 million in 2017, and is expected to reach USD 2707.26 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.1%, during the forecast period, 2018- 2023. The increasing demand from the end-user sectors, such as food and beverages, is significantly contributing to the growth of the yeast market. There is a huge market for bakers yeast, as it is extensively used for enhancing the quality of bakery goods. Several players are introducing food and beverages using yeast varieties in bakery products. For instance, in 2014, Dunkin' Donuts launched four new bakery sandwiches and all the bakery sandwiches are made-to-order and served oven-toasted on a French roll, bagel, or croissant. Moreover, the increasing demand for organic yeast offerings is one of the key trends in the yeast market. Organic food ingredients are gaining traction, owing to the health benefits associated with organic products. Several key vendors are launching organic yeast, for example, Biospringer (Lesaffre) launched Springer Organic Baker’s Yeast Extract in 2016.

A beverage stabilizer is additives that prevent degradation in beverages. The beverage stabilizer market is analyzed and estimated in accordance with the impacts of the drivers, restraints, and opportunities. The period studied in this report is 2018–2025. The global beverage stabilizer market is segmented into product type, beverage type and region. The product type segment is further divided into gum Arabic, carboxymethyl cellulose, xanthan gum, carrageenan, pectin, and others. The other segmentation includes alginate and starch. Based on beverage type, it is divided into fruit drinks, dairy beverages, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and others. The other segment includes ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and vegetable juice. The region-wise divisions are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The global frozen food market report (henceforth, referred to as the market studied) offers key insights into the latest developments. It analyzes the recent opportunities, drivers, and challenges affecting the market space for frozen food. By product type, the market studied is segmented into frozen fruits and vegetable, frozen meat and seafood, frozen bakery products, frozen dessert, frozen snacks, and others product types. By distribution channel, the market studied is segmented into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, convenience stores, and other distribution channels.

The shift away from traditional dairy products, such as cow milk, toward plant-based alternatives revolves around health concerns, with an increasing number of consumers coming to believe that plant-based foods are healthier than animal-based foods. Furthermore, there is a growing consumer base that is motivated by animal welfare concerns, leading them to choose plant-based beverages, as well as other plant-based foods over animal-based products.

The global frozen food market report (henceforth, referred to as the market studied) offers key insights into the latest developments. It analyzes the recent opportunities, drivers, and challenges affecting the market space for frozen food. By product type, the market studied is segmented into frozen fruits and vegetable, frozen meat and seafood, frozen bakery products, frozen dessert, frozen snacks, and others product types. By distribution channel, the market studied is segmented into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, convenience stores, and other distribution channels.

There is a strong demand for rice from the North- Western countries in the region. Increasing demand for milled rice, and specialty rice are the factors driving the rice market in Europe. However, stringent regulations on arsenic levels of rice and ease in switching commodities among European consumers are the likely factors restraining the growth of the market.

Over centuries, chewing gum has been used as a delivery system for medication. Since the mid-19th century, chewing gums were used as a medium to deliver coffee extract and caffeine. Nicotine chewing gums were also developed later in the 19th century to curb the cravings of submarine crews, which fueled the need for functional chewing gums. Today, chewing gum is considered as one of the legitimate oral drug delivery methods globally.

The main industries using sorghum are the animal feed manufacturers, alcohol distilleries, and starch industries. Only rainy-season sorghum is used for industrial purposes. The sorghum varieties available in the United States are completely tannin-free. As a result, sorghum can be used in poultry diets with only minor changes to the other dietary ingredients. In developing countries, such as India and Indonesia, sorghum is produced on a commercial basis and is used exclusively as an animal feed, either in the domestic market or in the export destinations.

The rapidly changing consumer preferences and economic scenario are significantly affecting the US dairy packaging market. Considerable expansion of dairy product portfolio, primarily into sports nutrition, along with an increasing number of casual users, is driving the import-export activities, as most of the users prefer to consume products of well-established brands.

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