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 beverages

worldwide and average unit price estimations during the forecast period.

This report provides a list of vendors that are active in providing fuel dispensers.Vendors are identified based on their revenue and market dominance in terms of experience, global presence, product portfolio, financials, and R&D. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top vendors in the market.

Fruit and vegetable processing equipment are used by manufacturers for processing fruits and vegetables using techniques such as washing, dewatering, filling, seasoning,and packaging. Processing of fruits and vegetables using this equipment helps in the removal of toxins and increases their shelf life.One of the factors boosting the market growth of this equipment is the demand for processed foods in countries such as China and India. This is due to the hectic lifestyles of people in these countries as well as the rise in their disposable incomes.Some of the other factors contributing to the market growth include increased demand for frozen foods and upgrading of processing plants.The processing of fruits and vegetables will confine their nutrient values for a longer duration as these products are immediately sent for processing after harvesting. The increase in consumption and demand for organic fruits and vegetables has also boosted the market for processed fruits and vegetables. The other types of processed fruits are canned foods and fruit juices, which are easier to export. The increase in export of such products will drive the market for fruit and vegetable processing equipment.

Fresh foods are those that are available in the raw state and have not undergone any form of thermal processing or freezing.Additionally, they are free of preservatives.There is a high demand for such products across the globe as consumers realize the

health benefits that these fresh foods offer. Thus, all the major vendors are establishing agreements and partnerships with retail outlets to leverage the opportunity and build a competitive edge.The global fresh food market by consumption was valued at 2.0631 billion tons in 2016 and expected to reach 2.3928 billion tons by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 3.01%.

Forging is a metal forming process wherein a workpiece is bent and reformed by the application of compressional forces to attain the desired shape.The forging market comprises closed die, open die, and seamless ring forgings,which are primarily used in the automotive sector. The market is segmented on the basis of end-user, forging type, and geography.The global forging market was valued at 28.21 million tons in terms of production in 2016. The market is forecast to grow during the forecast period and reach 36.60 million tons by 2021.

A foot insole is inserted into shoes or sandals to correct, align, prevent, and support the function of movable parts of the body and help with healing and reduction of pain in the feet. It is intended to correct the walking pattern by aligning the angles at which the

feet strike the ground.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global foot insoles market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market, size the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of foot insoles.The global foot insoles market is based on channel of distribution. The segments include:Medical insoles: These are used for diabetic patients, accident victims, old people,and for rehabilitation process.Sports insoles: These are used by athletes to prevent injuries or correct their stance to increase their efficiencies.

Foodservices disposables refers to various disposable products that are made from plastic, paper, aluminum, or other materials, and are used in the foodservice industry.These products are designed for one time use, after which they should be disposed.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global foodservices disposable market for 2016-2021. To calculate the market size, this report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the sales of new units of foodservices disposable to end-users like restaurants, hotels,catering companies, ice cream parlors, and juice centers.

Foodservice gloves refer to an exterior covering for the hand that provides protection against moisture, cuts and abrasion, chemicals, and sanitation liquids. Both disposable and non-disposable gloves that are specifically used in the foodservice industry have been considered in this report.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global foodservice gloves market for 2016-2021. To calculate the market size, this report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the sales of new units of foodservice gloves to end-users like restaurants (quick service restaurants (QSR), full service restaurants (FSR), fast casual restaurants, pizzerias,bakeries, and cafes), hotels, catering companies, and others (ice-cream parlors and juice centers). However, the breakup of end-users is not covered in this report.

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.

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 during

processing 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.