The market by value in this report is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from goods and/or services sold within the specified market and geography. • Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

A few optional flavorings, vinegar, water, mustard seeds, and salt are the ingredients of mustard sauce. It is a well-liked and adaptable side dish that has a sharp and tangy taste. Depending on the particular mustard seeds used and the method of preparation, there are several varieties of mustard sauces, from coarse and spicy to smooth and mild.

Goat cheese, often referred to as chèvre, is a dairy product made from the milk of domesticated goats and is recognized for its distinctive tangy, earthy, and creamy flavor. Unlike cow’s milk cheese, it contains smaller fat globules and lower lactose, making it easier to digest and suitable for individuals with mild lactose sensitivities. Goat cheese is available in a wide range of textures and styles, from soft, fresh, and spreadable varieties to firm, aged, and crumbly types, often enhanced with herbs, spices, or ash coatings. It is a versatile ingredient widely used in salads, baked dishes, spreads, and gourmet cuisines, particularly in Mediterranean and French cooking. Rich in protein, calcium, and essential vitamins, goat cheese combines nutrition with culinary appeal

Cocoa beans are the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids and cocoa butter are extracted. Cocoa trees grow in hot, rainy tropical areas within 20-degree of latitude from the Equator. Cocoa harvest is not limited to one period per year, and a harvest naturally is completed over several months. Cocoa is harvested in several countries at any time of the year. Cocoa has proven to be one of the most useful ingredients in chocolate and cosmetic products.

Chocolate is a snack produced in a liquid form, paste, or block or also used as an ingredient. It is primarily produced from Theobroma cacao seeds and heavily depends on cocoa solids for its production.

Pet food is formulated specifically for pets. They are intended for consumption by domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, birds, fish, and mammals.

Popcorn is a cereal grain that expands from the kernel and pops up when exposed to heat. It is consumed as a snack across the world due to its high nutritional content. Popcorn is a rich and concentrated source of protein, potassium, sodium, and fiber. It is mainly consumed as microwave popcorn and ready-to-eat popcorn.

Packaged dehydrated foods are foods stored in plastic food storage bags, food-grade plastic containers or glass containers. Dehydrated foods are a food preservation method used to extend the shelf life of food by removing the water content. Dehydrated foods retain their nutritional value and freshness and decrease the size of the food, making it convenient for exporting and traveling purposes.

Organic food and beverages are cultivated, prepared, and processed without chemicals. These products, developed using organic farming methods, promote resource reuse, uphold ecological harmony, and practice biodiversity conservation. They are grown without synthetic fertilizers, growth regulators, or other additives.

Molasses, or black treacle (for human consumption; known as molasses otherwise), are a viscous product resulting from refining sugarcane or sugar beets into sugar. Molasses varies by the amount of sugar, method of extraction, and age of the plant. Sugarcane molasses is agreeable in taste and aroma and is primarily used for sweetening and flavoring foods in the US, Canada, and elsewhere, while sugar beet molasses is foul￾smelling and unpalatable. Hence, it is mainly used as an animal feed additive in Europe and Russia, where it is chiefly produced. For calculating the market size, the report includes the retail sales of molasses food and beverage as well as animal feed applications.