Phosphoric acid serves as a popular ingredient in sodas, precisely in cola drinks. Along with its aptitude to preserve the integrity of the soda's recipe blend, the ingredient drastically reduces the bacterial growth while infusing the exceptional tangy taste to the cola soft drinks, fostering its desirability amongst food manufacturers. Despite rising concern against the detrimental attributes of soft drinks, the sector lays vast scope for the niche ingredients like phosphoric acid, pertaining to robust consumption share of cola-drinks in the overall soft drink industry. According to the Beverage Digest, the companies PepsiCo and Coca Cola together constituted about 68% of total carbonated soft drink market share, in the United States, in 2018. Since the companies primarily offer cola based soft drinks, the statistic portrays promising application of phosphoric acids in the end-product. Moreover, companies in order to promote their products and supplement their sales are constantly emphasizing on the fact that phosphorus acid when taken in small quantities causes no harm. For instance, Pepsi, in response to several epidemiological studies, stated a research finding about health-effectiveness of phosphoric acids. Additionally, companies like Coca-Cola are even comparing the incorporated phosphorus content with food products, including milk, rice, chicken, to gain consumer ’s confidence.

Beans are the most common name for the large seed variety of Fabaceae family. The global dry beans market is growing at robust growth rate, owing to the increasing awareness about its health benefits. Dry edible beans have a variety of market classes, including kidney bean, navy bean, pinto bean, and black bean. The production of dry beans is majorly affected by several factors, such as environmental hazards, bio stress, and government policies of the country. Beans are subject to several bacterial and viral diseases as well, particularly in years of high temperature, high humidity, and heavy rainfall. These unfavorable climatic conditions, along with diseases and pest infestation, often take a heavy toll on the yield of dry beans. Top global dry bean producers are Myanmar, India, Brazil, China, Mexico, Tanzania, the United States, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Major importers are generally India, China, Bangladesh, the United States and Egypt. Production costs for dry beans are usually on the higher side. Extra costs on dry beans can include higher seed cost, and the need of sprays for insects or pests are more, as compared to other leguminous crops. Apart from these costs, extra labor during harvest adds to the expense, especially in regions with labor shortage.

The global gluten-free products market encompasses various types of gluten-free products. Some of the major types include gluten-free baby food, gluten-free pasta, and gluten-free ready meals. By region, the gluten-free products market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Further, the report also covers the strategies adopted by the key market players to sustain competitive environment and increase their market share. ConAgra food Inc., Hain Celestial Group, Inc., General Mills, Inc., Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Freedom Foods Group Limited, Mondelez International Inc., Koninklijke Wessanen N.V, Quinoa Corporation, and Valeo Foods Group Limited are some of the major players discussed in the report, which cater to the gluten-free products market. In the coming years, there would be increase in prevalence of celiac disease patients, and food manufacturing companies are expected to invest in gluten-free products industry. Drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report to understand the market movement. Further, the key strategies adopted by potential market leaders to facilitate effective planning have also been discussed under the scope of the report.

Growing consumption of the packaged food and beverage, along with rising health awareness, is anticipated to drive the market studied. Furthermore, increasing utilization of fruit powders across manufacturing of the flavored beverages may further drive the growth of the market studied. The functional beverage and ready-to-drink sectors are providing significant opportunities for the market’s growth. Fruit powders are being used in the beverage and tea industries for juices, fruit juice beverages, nectars, ice tea, and as additive in alcoholic drinks. The functional beverage is an important segment within the industry, and the developing markets have a growth potential for these beverages. Within the functional beverage segment, enhanced water and ready-to-drink beverages are witnessing an increased consumer demand. Fruit powders are poised to witness increased utilization in the foreseeable future. Fruit mixes are gaining popularity among consumers as a result of their unique flavor. Also, rising demand for convenience food and ready-to-drink products is expected to positively impact the market over the forecast period. Some current trends in the beverage market are stick packs with real fruit and vegetable powders, smoothie mixes with multiple berry and fruit blends, and powdered fruit mixes with protein, fiber, tea, and other naturally healthy components. The trend of fruit powders can also be witnessed in the retail market, with the innovations of leading beverage companies like Pepsi Co., which launched Tropicana Fruit Powders in Mixed Fruit (containing juice of 7 fruits), Juicy Orange, and Refreshing Lemon flavors.

Frozen food is defined as food products that are preserved under low temperature and used over a long period. The frozen food market comprises various food products, including ready meals, vegetables & fruits, potatoes, meat & poultry, seafood, and soup. Frozen ready meals further include packaged ready-to-eat foods, bakery, snacks, and desserts. Business buyers such as hotels, caterers, restaurants, and fast food chains are among major users of frozen food products that include vegetables & fruits, seafood, meat, and frozen potatoes. The frozen food market is analyzed on the basis of its prospect and future growth rate. The report highlights numerous factors that influence the growth of the frozen food market. These include market forecast, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and role of different key players operating in the market. For the purpose of analysis, the report covers various segments, including product type and user. Furthermore, it includes the revenue generated across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and LAMEA.

The global fast food market encompasses fast food product types namely burgers/sandwich, pizza/pasta, chicken, Asian/Latin America food, seafood, and others. Based on end user, the market is segmented into fullservice restaurants, quick service restaurants, caterings, and others. Region wise, it is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Further, the report also covers the strategies adopted by the key market players to sustain the competitive environment and increase their market share. McDonalds, YUM, Subway, Wendy’s, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, and Jack in the Box are some of the major players discussed in the report, which cater to the fast food market. Increase in number of restaurants has fueled the growth of the global fast food market. However, the introduction of fast casual food is posing a threat to the fast food market. To understand the market drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report. Further, the key strategies adopted by the potential market leaders to facilitate the effective planning have been also discussed under the scope of the report.