The report discusses the key drivers influencing market growth and the challenges faced by the vendors and the market. It also examines the emerging trends and their impact on current and future market scenarios. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the prominent vendors operating in the market.The report covers the present scenario of the global spices and seasonings market and the growth prospects of the same for 2017-2021.

Rice bran oil is extracted from the outer brown layer of rice (known as rice bran). It is an edible vegetable oil. It contains 15%-20% oil by weight and consists of three major constituents: gamma-oryzanol, tocotrienols, and tocopherols, which have potential significance in human health and diet.Currently, rice bran oil is a niche market, and there is still an untapped market of 2.1 million metric tons. This provides an opportunity for countries like India, where there is high production of rice. Rice bran oil is expected to gain popularity among consumers as the oil is recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and American Heart Association, mainly for its balanced fatty acid profile. As consumers are increasingly looking out for edible oils that are nutritious and have antioxidant content, the rice bran oil market has a potential for overall market growth both in terms of volume and value.

Coconut powder is obtained by drying ground or shredded coconut kernel after the removal of brown testa. It has extensive applications in confectioneries, puddings and many other food preparations as a substitute to raw grated coconut. It is used as an ingredient while preparing different dishes to add the essence and flavor of coconut. The global coconut powder market has many growth drivers such as health benefits of coconut, growing popularity of Asian cuisine, and increasing import and export. The growing number of Asian expatriates in other geographies is one of the major factors for the growing popularity of the Asian cuisine globally, and this has, in turn, increased the demand for coconut powder globally.

The global processed meat market is expected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period. With globalization and urbanization, consumer lifestyles are becoming busier and the number of dual-income households are rising. Ready-to-eat meat products that contain essential nutrients and save the cooking time of the consumers are being largely preferred by these household. Due to an overall increase in health consciousness among customers, many of them are adding protein to their daily diets, As processed meat acts as an excellent source of protein, its demand is increasing. The growth of the food service and retail industries has resulted in increased supply of processed meat products. In addition, innovation in processing technologies has led to the introduction of diverse processed meat products in the market.

Fresh foods are those that are available in the raw state and have not undergone any form of thermal processing or freezing.Additionally, they are free of preservatives.There is a high demand for such products across the globe as consumers realize the

health benefits that these fresh foods offer. Thus, all the major vendors are establishing agreements and partnerships with retail outlets to leverage the opportunity and build a competitive edge.The global fresh food market by consumption was valued at 2.0631 billion tons in 2016 and expected to reach 2.3928 billion tons by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 3.01%.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global food storage containers market for 2017-2021. To calculate market size, we the revenue generated from the Americas, APAC, and EMEA is considered. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the vendors operating in the market. In addition, the report discusses the major drivers influencing market growth and the challenges faced by vendors in the market. It also examines key emerging trends and their influence on current and future market scenarios. The end-users considered in the report are foodservice establishments(hotels, restaurants, catering units, bakeries, pizzerias, pubs and clubs, and cafes).The sales of food storage containers to end-users such as hospitals, food courts,supermarkets, hypermarkets and grocery stores, and aviation and marine segment have not been included in this report. The sales of food storage containers to the households have also not been included in the report.

Food preservatives are added to food to keep it free from contamination and fresh for a long time interval between the time of manufacturing and consumption. These are used in dairy products, beverages, bakery products, snacks, meat, and seafood during

processing and packaging to extend their shelf lives by preventing bacterial contamination. The demand for these food items is expected drive the global food preservatives market. The growing need for convenience and increasing complexities in the food supply chain also drive the demand for food preservatives.Salt and smoke have been used for food preservation for centuries. Salt draws out water from the food and the microorganisms in it by osmosis, preventing them from growing. Also, chemicals are introduced during smoking to reduce the growth of molds and bacteria; they can also prevent rancidity. Similarly, other popular preservatives include sugar, vinegar, and honey.

Corn flour is the finely powdered white starch that is extracted from maize kernels that are soaked and ground to separate the germ from bran. It can be used as a thickening agent in soups and liquids. The white corn flour is used as a filler, binder, and thickener in the pastry, cookie, and meat industries.The global corn flour market is expected to witness a moderate growth rate during the forecast period. Corn flour is used as a key ingredient in corn bread and corn muffins and as a thickener in gravies. Corn flour is a healthy and nutritional ingredient. The nutritional value of both white and yellow corn flour is the same. Corn flour is widely used in bakery dusting, bread and batters, pancake and waffle mixes, jams, and confectionery toppings, Further, it is used in beverages during the fermentation process. Moreover, corn flour can be blended with wheat flour to reduce the gluten content when making cakes and pastries. Corn flour also aids the digestive system as it contains iron and magnesium. Thus, these benefits are contributing to the growth of

the global corn flour market.

Mushrooms are porous, fleshy, and spongy and are most often considered as vegetables. Both individual consumers and foodservice providers are the primary consumers of mushrooms. Consumers globally are willing to pay more for healthy, fresh, and hygienically-packed fresh mushrooms because of their medicinal and nutritional values. Singapore is a net importer of fresh mushrooms with more than 95% of its fresh mushrooms being imported from other APAC countries.

Yeast is a crucial element in the production of bioethanol. The increasing demand for bioethanol, which can be used as a renewable fuel source, is expected to increase the demand for yeast. Many countries are now increasingly preferring bioethanol to fuel their public transportation systems.Increasing demand for processed food, such as bakery items, and the growth of brewery industry is bound to propel the growth of the global yeast market during the forecast period. The global wine market and the global bakery market is expected to register moderate growth during the forecast period, fueling the demand for yeast.The stringent government regulations and guidelines from regulatory authorities,such as the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is expected to hamper the growth of the market.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global yeast market for 2016-2020.