The global dairy alternatives market has been segmented based on product, formulation, application, and region. Based on product, the market has been segmented into almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, and others such as coconut milk and cashew milk. In terms of formulation, the market has been segmented as plain and flavored dairy alternatives. Each of these segments is sub-segmented into sweetened and unsweetened formulations. Based on application, the market has been segmented as food and beverages. Food application segment has been further segmented into cheese, desserts, and snacks. Lastly, the market has been segmented based on region as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Market estimates and forecasts are represented in terms of volume (kilotons) and revenue (USD million) for a period ranging from 2014 to 2025, with the base year as 2017 and a forecast period from 2018 to 2025.

Brewer’s yeast market has been segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. Various raw materials used in the market include molasses and pure yeast culture. Based on product, the market has been segmented into dry yeast and liquid yeast. Brewer’s yeast, which is the leftover yeast after brewing operations, is used as a feedstuff for pigs, ruminants, poultry, & fish and as a flavoring ingredient in the food industry. Brewer’s yeast, which is commonly extracted from large breweries, is used as a protein supplement in animal feed. On the basis of application, the market has been segmented into food supplements and feed supplements.

Lactic acid market has been segmented on the basis of raw material, applications, and regions. Lactic acid products are made of corn, sugar, cassava, and other crops including wheat, potato, rice, and sweet sorghum, and are used in several applications including industrial, pharmaceuticals, personal care as well as in the production of polylactic acid. Lactic acid is also manufactured by other lignocellulosic crops & residues including corn cobs, woody materials, and waste paper. The product is further utilized as descaling agents, neutralizers, and cleaning agents in chemical, metal, and agrochemical industries.

Goat milk products are considered to be niche products, which can be defined as products targeted at a specific section of a larger industry and market. Niche products are often, but not always, more expensive than generic products. Goat milk is in huge demand among individuals who are sensitive and allergic to cow milk. It has beneficial effects on human health and can be easily digested. Besides cow and buffalo milk, goat milk has an exceptional quality due to its chemical composition owing to its richness in various nutrients. Goat milk can be consumed fresh or processed; different types of by-products such as cheese, butter, ice cream, yogurt, condensed milk, and evaporated powdered milk is made from goat milk.

Healthy snacks market has been segmented based on product and region in terms of revenue (USD million), where 2016 has been considered as a base year and a forecast period of 8 years between 2017 and 2025. In terms of product, the market has been divided into five major segments including dried fruit, nuts & seeds snacks, cereal & granola bars, meat snacks, and trail mix snacks. Cereal & granola is a snack that can be also consumed for breakfast. The crispy and toasted product comprises rolled oats, honey nuts, puffed rice, or sweeteners such as brown sugar, which gives it a golden brown appearance. Nuts & seeds is dry and single-seeded with a high-oil content. The raw material is enclosed in a hardened outer layer, comprises flavoring agents, and is one of the healthy snacking alternatives. Dried fruit snacks include peaches, apples, lychees, apricots, prunes, figs, cranberries, currants, raisins, pears, tomatoes, jujube, mangoes, pineapples, cranberries, bananas, and other conventional or seasonal fruits. Meat snacks include turkey, chicken, pork, bison, elk, ostrich, wild boar, lamb, salmon, venison, fish, and other poultry produce. Trial mix snacks come in different combinations of cereals, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. They are used to introduce a product in the market on a trial basis as the snacks help in the launch of new brands or categories of products in the existing or new markets.

Micro-perforated food packaging is a type of perforated packaging that contains micro holes, which enable gas permeation in order to maintain the rate of respiration of food products. Micro-perforation involves the puncturing of packaging films with holes ranging from a diameter of 30 mm to 200 mm. This packaging offers various advantages including extended shelf life and moisture retention of the food products. We have segmented the global micro-perforated food packaging market based on three parameters, namely material, application, and region. In terms of material, micro-perforated food packaging market has been segmented into polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and others. Others include Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH). These materials are used in various types of plastic packaging such as wraps, bags, pouches, and sleeves.