本报告旨在分析介绍印度糖业基本情况，并认为19/20 榨季印度食糖生产量下降，带动印度国内及国际的价格上升。

Industrial chocolate has been around for the longest time. However, the environmental and consumption factors have changed the face of the industry and put it in a state of dynamism. Chocolate has become more than just a treat: it has doubled as a snack, a treatment, an item on the menu, an experience. Therefore, vendors are finding new ways to interact with consumers.

It is no secret that Americans love meat. However, there is now a food revolution, which is weaning them off meat. Plant-based meats are making meat-free eating without missing out on the eating experience and nutrition of meat a possibility. While the proposition of plant-based peats has been around since the time of tofu, it is only now that vendors such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are creating products that can masquerade as the real thing. For reasons of better health, economic considerations, and environmental destructions that are growing and feeding traditional meat is causing, consumers are reducing their meat consumption. As meat moves away from the center of plate, the technology is offering avenues for stirring culinary exploration and appealing to multiple tribes from meat-eaters to vegans alike. The iterations are numerous. From products that have created a legacy to new entries that mimic less popular meats, the portfolios have become expansive and are enabling accessibility to savory and umami-flavored mock meats.

The high prevalence of diseases such as heart diseases, obesity, diabetes, and stroke has become a major threat to individuals around the world. With fast-moving lifestyles, individuals have become more conscious about their health and are opting for healthier diets in their daily lives. Consumers prefer dairy products that contain a large amount of nutrients including proteins, minerals such as calcium, and vitamins as a part of a balanced diet. However, several consumers across the world have been unable to incorporate milk and other dairy products due to many reasons including personal preferences, dietary restrictions, lactose intolerance, allergies, and others.

Food safety testing is a process of examining food in laboratories for validation and consumption preference. Food & beverage products, such as fruit juices, edible oils, beer, and wine, are tested for the detection of purity using advanced instrumentation. In addition, food safety testing is utilized to ensure food is fit for consumption. Implementation of stringent regulations related to food fraud, rise in economically motivated adulterations owing to high competition among food producers, and increase in instances of food debasement such as adulterations, presence of toxins, and certifications, drive the growth of the food safety testing market. Furthermore, rapid growth in international trade and increase in awareness related to food safety testing & certification among consumers are expected to boost the growth of the market. However, factors such as complexity in testing techniques and lack of harmonization of regulations, are expected to hamper the market growth during the forecast period. Conversely, technological advancements, such as test kits for onsite testing are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the market.

Food traceability (tracking technologies) comprises the ability to identify and validate various stages of the food chain from production to distribution. It involves recognizing the origin of the food and its destination, from where it will be distributed to different end users. This system is essential for food investigations and is crucial in global food trade as multi-ingredient food includes materials from variety of food chain & countries. This makes importers dependent upon traceability systems of other countries up to the point of import. This report provides comprehensive analyses of the equipment used in global food traceability (tracking technologies) market, which include PDA with GPS, thermal printers, 2D & 1D scanners, tags & labels, sensors, and others. Moreover, different technologies employed in the market are systematically mentioned with their shares, including, RFID/RTLS, GPS, barcode, infrared, and biometrics.

The food and beverage sector is highly competitive and dominated by local companies. It is generally open to foreign investors but the government favours local producers. In 2014, Indonesia limited the number of franchise outlets established by one company to a maximum of 250. The franchisor or franchisee is obliged to use at least 80% of business equipment and raw materials that are domestically produced. Global food companies present in the Indonesian food and beverage market include Nestle, Coca Cola, Unilever and Carrefour. According to BMI Research, Coca Cola has a 90% share of the Indonesian carbonates sub-sector, a 39% share of the Indonesian juice market and a 15% share of the RTD tea market.

The pulse flour market has been segmented based on product, application, and region in terms of volume (Kilo Tons) and revenue (USD Million) over a forecast period of 8 years between 2016 and 2024. The market has been segmented on the basis of products as pea, lentil, chickpea and others including bean flour. In terms of applications, the market has been segmented as bakery & snacks, dairy, beverages, and others. Other applications include animal feed, and meat extenders.