In May 2018, Austrian food group Agrana announced that it has suspended negotiations for the acquisition of Serbian sugar producer Sunoko due to the challenging European sugar market environment. In May 2018, Nestle announced the sale of its Serbian chocolate brand Cipiripi to Paracinka, a subsidiary of Serbian food distributor Silbo. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed with Nestle stating that the divestment was part of 'a continuous portfolio audit'. In June 2018, it was announced that Chinese poultry producer Qingdao Rongxing Foods is planning to build a logistics centre in northern Serbia as part of the company’s plans to expand its foothold in European markets.

In 2017, the production value of Colombia’s food manufacturing performed better than in 2016, growing by 1.8% y/y. This positive result was driven by the growth of the oil and fat segment, which rose by 3.6% y/y, accounting for 21% of the food and beverage GVA in 2017. The beverage segment GVA, on the other hand, posted a significant drop of 4.5% y/y, after the 7.6% y/y increase observed in 2016. The intensified domestic demand for beverages in 2016 stemming from the extreme temperatures caused by the El Niño phenomenon stimulated the domestic output. Yet, in 2017 the beverage sales value followed the decreasing trend of the production and fell by 4.7% y/y.

The introduction of a 6% GST in April 2015 had a significant impact on consumer spending in 2015. The effect of the GST manifested itself first in a strong growth in consumption prior to its introduction, while the overall volume index of retail trade grew at a rate exceeding 9% y/y in the preceding quarters, as consumers made big-ticket purchases to avoid the 6% tax. The strong spending growth pre-GST was followed by a post-GST moderation, which also had a noticeable negative effect on the overall retail trade index and the F&B and Tobacco subindex. Similarly, the planned zero rate of the GST effective June 1, 2018 that Malaysia’s newly elected government announced in mid-May 2018, is expected to considerably improve consumer sentiment in the country in the short- to mid-term.

In 2017, no important changes occurred in the market structure. Market shares of the key products groups remained relatively stable. Still, there was a shift in consumers’ spending towards dairy products, confectionery, bread and bread products, fish and fish products.

The market dynamics section of the report examines the diverse factors which govern the demand and supply of products in the food safety testing systems & services market. This analysis will provide an in-depth understanding of the direction in which the market has headed and the impact of various factors on the same. This section covers the market dynamics – namely the drivers, restraints, and the opportunities in the food safety testing market, listing and analyzing several factors that positively and negatively affect the market.

我们认为，以外资品牌主导的中国宠物食品行业竞争格局正在悄然发生改变，众多国产品牌逐步从电商渠道寻求突围，通过不断提升产品品质来塑造自身的品牌影响力，目前来看具有互联网基因的优秀国产品牌已经在宠物食品行业占据一席之地；长期来看，以追求健康为核心的宠物食品消费升级有望促进行业继续保持快速发展。

Seaweeds are plant-like organisms, which adhere to rocks or other hard substrata in coastal areas. They are also called as marine macro-algae, and are categorized on the basis of thallus color, red, brown, and green. The report focuses on the three major products, which include red seaweed, brown seaweed, and green seaweed. Red seaweeds are the largest and most abundant of the seaweeds, and thus hold a dominant position in the global seaweed market. Moreover, the report provides analysis of various applications of seaweed that includes human food, hydrocolloids, fertilizers, animal feed additives, and others. The other application of seaweed considered in the report includes biofuel, cosmetics, wastewater treatment etc. In addition, it provides an in-depth analysis of the current market trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the global seaweed market. It includes the revenue generated from the sales of seaweed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Skimmed milk, also called nonfat or fat free milk is the product resulting from the partial removal of fat and water from pasteurized milk. It is consumed with the intent of reducing or limiting calorie consumption. The absence of saturated fat and low-calorie content in the milk aids in weight loss and helps control cholesterol levels. Moreover, increase in use of caseins and caseinates, which are prepared from skimmed milk are widely used as food ingredients in products such as dairy desserts, milk-based beverages, confectionery for enhance the texture, stabilize the structure, and increase the nutritional value. The report provides analysis of various applications of skimmed milk, which includes bakery, confectionery, dairy, prepared mix, and others such as nutritional food, ice-cream, infant formula, soups, and sauces. The report also provides an in-depth analysis of the current market trends, distribution channels, drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the global skimmed milk market. It includes the revenue generated from sales of energy gum across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.