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According to MarketsandMarkets, the global natural food colors & flavors market size is estimated to be valued at USD 5.0 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 5.4% in terms of value. Emerging markets in upcoming economies such as the Asia Pacific and South American countries are going to be potential markets for the natural food colors & flavors manufacturers. The increase in per capita income and change in the trends of food consumption are poised to increase the share of the market. These factors are projected to drive the growth of the natural food colors & flavors market during the forecast period.

Food is the dominating application segment for both colors and flavors. Majorly dairy, bakery and confectionary applications are using natural ingredients. Due to the shift in consumption habit of consumers the popularity of natural food colors & flavors among food manufacturers is on rise.

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Caramel is the dominating type segment for food colors and natural extracts is the dominating type for food flavors market. The demand for colors and flavors directly extracted from plant sources is driving the market for both.

Liquid & gel form is the form of natural colors& flavors which is high in demand. It is quite popular because of its uniform mixing nature in the recipe, which gives consistent color & flavor.

South America is projected to witness the fastest growth in the natural food colors & flavors market during the forecast period due to the increase in the production and supply of natural food colors & flavors for various applications of food & beverages.

A consumer base shift has been observed in the past few years on various scales, such as physical activities, health awareness, connoisseurs, and food choices about including meat or following a vegan diet. Due to this reason, the demand for a wide portfolio of flavors is increasing for various categories of food & beverages. To match this consumer demand, food manufacturers are constantly conducting R&D to achieve an innovative product portfolio.

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The rising health awareness among the global population has had a major influence on the demand for natural food ingredients. The global market is witnessing the development of a wide range of applications of functional food ingredients, such as fortifying food & beverage products.

The increase in the demand of plant based food products is driving the market. Especially after Covid-19 the decrease in the demand of meat, seafood and poultry has increased the demand of plant based flavors.

 According to the new market research report "Feed Enzymes Market by Type (Phytase, Carbohydrase, and Protease), Livestock (Poultry, Swine, Ruminants, and Aquatic Animals), Source (Microorganism, Plant, and Animal), Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region – Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Feed Enzymes Market size is projected to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2025, which was estimated at USD 1.3 billion in 2020; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2020. One of the major factors driving the feed enzyme industry is the provision of cost-efficiency in the use of feed. Also, the increasing demand for animal-based products, such as meat products, dairy products, and eggs, and the rise in the global demand for naturally produced feed additives have been driving the growth of this market.

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Market Dynamics
Driver: Provision of feed cost-efficiency
Feed production accounts for a major operational cost, which involves 50%–60% of the total cost in livestock production. Therefore, reducing feed costs per livestock remains a priority for every livestock rearer. The potential to improve the digestibility of feed depends largely on the nutritional value of the diet itself. It has been shown that feed can account for up to 90% of the variance in response to enzyme addition. By improving digestibility, the nutrient density of diets and production costs can be reduced. By considering the overall effect of enzymes on the indigestible dietary fraction, feed enzymes are used to maintain livestock performance, while reducing feed costs.

Restraint: Higher inclusion rates of enzymes to have adverse effects
Although feed enzymes significantly impact the growth of the livestock industry, there are physiological limits imposed by the conditions to enzyme responses in the digestive tract of livestock. Excessive levels of feed enzymes could affect the levels of endogenous enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, with adverse effects on health. Variations in the level of this effect depend on many factors, such as age, type of diet, and enzyme inclusion rates in feed products. Feed enzymes may trigger several side effects, including vomiting, gas, diarrhea, and swelling of the legs and feet. In addition, some animals may experience allergic reactions to digestive enzymes. For instance, Bromelain, the enzyme from pineapple, has anti-platelet properties. If this enzyme is fed to livestock in excessive quantities along with feed, it could increase the risk of bleeding as acts as a blood thinner.

Opportunity: Innovation in phytase production processes
Through preliminary research, it is known that some fungi are able to grow in POME (palm oil mill effluent) and have the ability to produce phytase enzymes. The utilization of phytase enzymes containing feed products for monogastric and digastric livestock could increase the efficiency of nutrient uptake and livestock resistance to disease attacks. Palm oil mill effluent (POME) is one type of waste that has not been used widely in enzyme production. Some fungi that grow on POME indicate their capability of producing phytase. Most of the POME is disposed of and pollutes the environment. Besides, POME is one of the wastes that contain large concentrations of carbohydrates, proteins, nitrogen compounds, lipids, and minerals. Therefore, they also act as an excellent raw material for bioconversion by biotechnological techniques.

Challenge: High R&D investments
The feed industry needs high R&D investments and enzyme development and manufacturing capabilities to produce high-quality feed enzymes at globally competitive prices. They require enhanced infrastructural strength that comprises equipped labs for molecular techniques, such as metagenomics and genomics, which are used to discover new enzymes. This initially requires high investments, and the majority of the manufacturers have a limited number of R&D facilities. Therefore, this challenge can be overcome by collaborating with different R&D companies that have qualified and experienced teams. Some manufacturers also acquire companies to increase their R&D capabilities by adopting various technologies. For instance, Advanced Enzyme Technologies acquired Evoxx Technologies, to increase their R&D capabilities with the adoption of ‘Directed Evolution’ technology, which helps it create desired enzyme molecules. High investments in R&D activities is also projected to help manufacturers to launch new products frequently, thereby enabling them to produce new types of enzymes.

Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest and fastest-growing market.

Asia Pacific dominated the global feed enzymes market in 2019; this has been supported by the presence of a large livestock population (FAO 2016) and the growth rate. Also, livestock producers in China and India are focusing on animal health by resorting to natural solutions.

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Additionally, there has been a rise in the demand for meat and meat products, in accordance with the need for a protein-rich meat diet. The market for poultry is estimated to increase in India and China due to factors such as the focus on meat quality and public health campaigns, which encourage the consumption of lower-fat protein options. Fish consumption is also increasing in the region owing to similar health trends. On the other hand, there has been an increase in production as well as consumption of dairy products in the region. These factors are expected to drive the feed enzymes market in the Asia Pacific region.

The major vendors in the global feed enzyme market are BASF SE (Germany), DowDu Pont (US), Koninklijke DSM N.V (Netherlands), Bluestar Adisseo (China), and Kemin Industries (US).

The global prepared food equipment market size is estimated to account for a value of USD 10.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 15.1 billion by 2026. The rise in disposable income of the population, changes in consumption patterns, and manufacturers' investment in developing innovative products on production efficiency, processing time, and quality of food products are expected to fuel the demand for prepared food equipment.

COVID-19 impact on Prepared Food Equipment market

With the lockdown imposed by governments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants, food outlets, and catering businesses were shut down, which has affected the equipment manufacturers' sales. Although the food consumption was more as people were at home, the food equipment market got affected worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has impacted the meat products market due to the negative publicity by social media on the health risks associated with animal-based products' consumption. Simultaneously, the bakery and convenience food products market witnessed good growth as they are readily available and tasty to eat.

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Prepared Food Equipment Market Dynamics

Driver: Rise in income to drive the demand for prepared & convenience foods
The rise in disposable income due to growth in the economy, especially in emerging countries such as India and China, has led to an increase in demand for prepared & convenience foods. With the rising demand for convenience and ready-to-eat (RTE) food, customers are also concerned about the nutritional and health benefits of such food items before consumption. This is achieved by automating or integrating the overall processes, which help maintain food quality and nutritional value.

Restraints: Increase in demand for minimally processed, healthier organic food products
The rise in the aging population in developed countries has led to an increase in health concerns. There is a high preference for fresh and minimally processed food products without synthetic chemical preservatives. This adversely affects the demand for prepared food equipment as prepared foods are processed with preservatives and other flavoring agents to increase the shelf life and enhance palatability.

Opportunities: Demand for advanced machinery with high productivity and efficiency
Food manufacturers continue to look for advanced machinery and delivery solutions to meet safety standards and increase productivity to meet consumer demand changes. Key players such as GEA Group (Germany), Alfa Laval (Sweden), and Marel (Iceland) in food manufacturing are mostly focused on increasing the level of automation in food processing operations to increase the predictability of preventative maintenance, lead time of processing, and connectivity.

Challenges: Infrastructural challenges in developing countries
The saturated markets of developed economies such as the US, the UK, Germany, and France compel manufacturers of prepared food equipment to search for untapped markets and expand their consumer base. This requires substantial investments in many aspects of business expansion, especially with regard to the establishment of new facilities in developing countries. Setting up large equipment requires larger lands and high manpower, which makes it difficult for manufacturers to set up plants in developing countries due to the lower availability of labor and land.

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Key Market Players

Key players in this market include GEA Group (Germany), Alfa Laval (Sweden), JBT Corporation (US), SPX FLOW (US), Bühler (Switzerland), Tetra Laval (Switzerland), Dover Corporation (US), Robert Bosch (Germany), Krones (Germany), Middleby Corporation (US), Marel (Iceland), IMA Group (Italy), Multivac (Germany), Ali Group (Italy). These major players in this market focus on increasing their presence through expansions, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities, along with strong distribution networks across these regions.

The global lactic acid market size is estimated to be valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 12.8%, in terms of value. The global polylactic acid market size is estimated to be valued at USD 786 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 1,756 million by 2025, recording a CAGR of 17.4%, in terms of value.

The rise in consumer awareness to mitigate food wastage and the increasing consumer demand for convenience food & beverages with increased shelf-life has been boosting the lactic acid market, globally. Governments of numerous countries have been bolstering the use of polylactic acid has also been augmenting the demand for polylactic acid market in applications such as packaging, fiber & fabrics, agricultures, among others.

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Based on application, the lactic acid market is dominated by the biodegradable polymers. The biodegradable polymers segment is estimated to dominate the market for lactic acid, on the basis of application, in terms of value, in 2020. In recent years, the use of lactic acid in biodegradable polymers is growing significantly, mainly due to the rise in awareness among consumers and increased consumption of biodegradable plastic packaging in the food application segment.

Based on application, the polylactic acid market is dominated by the packaging. The packaging segment is projected to dominate the polylactic acid market. PLA has numerous competitive advantages in the packaging industry over petrochemical-based polymers, as they are biodegradable and obtained from 100% natural sources. This helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering carbon footprints, and easy manipulation of structure-property-processing relations during production.

The North American region accounted for the largest share in 2019, in terms of value, in the global lactic acid market, whereas the Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest growing in the global lactic acid market. The market growth in the Asia Pacific region is mainly due to the increase in consumption of processed food, in which lactic acid is used as one of the major additives that enhance the shelf life of processed and packaged foods.

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Leading companies dominating the polylactic acid market include Corbion (Netherlands), Cargill (US), Galactic (Belgium), Unitika (Japan), and DuPont (US), which have a significant presence in North America and Europe due to higher demand in packaging applications in these regions.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, such as Corbion (Netherlands), DuPont (US), Cargill (US), Galactic (Belgium), DOW (US), Unitika (Japan), Henan Jindan Lacic Acid Technology (China), Sulzer (Switzerland), Mushashino Chemical (Japan), Vigon International (US), Henan Xinghan Biology Technology (China), Danimer Scientific (US), COFCO BioChemical (China), Jungbunzlauer (Switzerland), FoodChem International (China), Vaishnavi Biotech (India), Spectrum Chemicals (US), Godavari Bio-refineries (India), ProAgro GmbH (Austria), and Qingdao Abel Technology (US).

The global pet food ingredients market size is estimated to be USD 38.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 53.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. The market has a promising growth potential due to several factors, including the increase in adoption of pets globally and rising demand for nutrition food for pets.

The pet food ingredients market has promising growth potential due to several factors, including the improving pet health, increasing consumer awareness, and rising demand for health supplement animal products. The rapidly increasing adoption of pets in North America has increased the demand for pet food ingredients products.

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The meat & meat products segment is estimated to account for the largest share of during the forecast period, since enzymes are intensively consumed by poultry for better digestion, and have a high feed conversion rate and nutrient uptake, as compared to other livestock types. Poultry in the Asia Pacific region is witnessing the highest demand, as consumers in countries such as Thailand and Indonesia are including white meat instead of red meat in their diets. Additionally, factors such as poultry population growth, which has doubled in the last two decades, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), support this high growth rate for the poultry segment.

The dominance of the animal based pet food ingredients is majorly attributed to its efficiency in providing protein to the diet. Animal-based ingredients are further segmented into meat & meat products, fats, proteins & amino acids, and others, which include flavoring agents and antioxidants. A majority of animal-based ingredients include meat & meat by-products, which provide essential protein, fatty acids, iron, and vitamins. Meat increases the palatability of the pet food, and hence, improves digestion of pets.

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The North America region is estimated to account for the largest share in global pet food ingredients market in terms of value. The market in the region is driven by the presence of a large pet population (USDA 2016) and their growth rate. The rising demand for nutritive food for pets and improved pet care among families is expected to drive the market for pet food ingredients market in the region.

The global fruit and vegetable seeds market size is estimated to be valued USD 9.8 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 14.4 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. The growing demand for high value crops such as tropical fruits and leafy vegetables coupled with the increased demand for organic food products is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact on the Fruit and Vegetable Seeds Market

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the measures taken to control the pandemic have a crippling effect on the agriculture sector across the globe. Many countries have adopted several emergency measures to combat the COVID-19 crisis. These measures range from closing borders and public institutions, as well as isolating homes, communities, and the total lockdown of regions and the entire state. These mitigation measures have resulted in various disruptions in the functioning of markets and supply chains for agricultural inputs and products. Seeds are the starting point for agricultural production; therefore, during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, seed delivery is among the essential services that must continue to support the current and subsequent production cycles.

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However, issues related to the transportation of seeds either domestically or internationally, due to the reduced number of flights, fewer drivers, and the slow process of the necessary documentation, because of fewer staff, create specific problems for the seed sector. The ornamental crop industry has been severely affected due to the closure of garden centers deemed non-essential services and loss of contracts with supermarkets. The sale of seeds to amateur gardeners has stopped. This will impact some seed suppliers, especially those with left-over stock.

Key players in this market include BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), Groupe Limagrain (France)Corteva Agriscience (US), Syngenta Group (Switzerland), and Sakata Seed Corporation (Japan).

New product launches and partnerships were the key strategies adopted by the leading players in the fruit & vegetable seeds market with a view to improve their product line and presence in the market.

BASF SE (Germany) BASF SE is a chemical manufacturing company operating in the market segments of chemicals, performance products, functional materials & solutions, agricultural solutions, and oil & gas. BASF has 12 operating divisions with 86 strategic business units. The company provides a wide range of certified fruit & vegetable seeds and has constantly been investing in research of better-quality seeds. The company has been one of the pioneers in the transgenic and hybrid seeds market, with offerings specific to particular regions. Clearfield, Provisia, and Cultivance are the three main technologies adopted by the company for its seed production, which helps it offer disease-resistant, high-yielding seed varieties. In August 2018, the company acquired Bayer AG’s (Germany) vegetable seeds business which helped in enhancing BASF’s offerings within the segment

The company operates through subsidiaries and joint ventures in more than 90 countries through the functioning of six integrated production sites and 355 other production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Africa.

Bayer AG (Germany) Bayer AG is a leading research-intensive company operating in the pharmaceuticals, consumer health, crop science, and animal health segments. The company’s agricultural enterprise, Bayer AG, which operates through four segments—pharmaceuticals, consumer health, crop science, and service functions and other. The company offers fruits and vegetable seeds through its two operating business segments: crop protection/seeds and environmental science. The recent acquisition of Monsanto (US) in June 2018 has boosted Bayer’s agriculture business with innovative solutions in the crop protection and seed manufacturing industries.

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Bayer’s manufacturing facilities operate in 130 sites spread across 34 countries. It has a worldwide sales and distribution network in over 120 countries. Its key locations include Germany, France, Singapore, Brazil, and the US. Its major research centers of the seed units are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the US. The company operates through various subsidiaries such as Bayer CropScience Holding SA Lyon (France), Bayer CropScience Holdings Limited Cambridge (UK), Bayer CropScience NV Diegem (Belgium), Bayer CropScience S.r.l (Italy), and Bayer Australia Limited (Australia).

 According to the new market research report “Agrigenomics Market by Application (Crops and Livestock), Sequencer Type (Sanger Sequencing, Illumina HiSeq Family, PacBio Sequencer, SOLiD Sequencer), Objectives, and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, Row) – Forecast year 2026“, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Agrigenomics Market is projected to grow from USD 3.3 billion in 2021 to USD 5.3 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.7 % from 2021 to 2026. The growth of this market is projected to be driven by the increasing burden on current food production systems amidst the rapidly expanding global population, rise in the number of genetic diseases affecting plants animals, and technological advancements in the field of applied genetics. The global marketplace has witnessed a significant increase in crop genomic resources and advancements in genome analysis facilitating basic and translational agricultural research. This trend is expected to continue strongly throughout the forecast period.


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Crops, by Application, is estimated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period


The application of agrigenomics in crops is projected to account for the largest share in the agrigenomics market. With the rapidly growing global population, changing climate, and environmental pressure, there is an urgent need to accelerate breeding novel crops with higher production, drought or heat tolerance, and less pesticide usage. Advances in genomics offer the potential to speed up the process of developing crops with promising agronomic traits. Agricultural genomics is a rich field that has been contributing to advances in crop development for decadesGenome-editing tools in crops are set to revolutionize our understanding of the subtle desired genes which are responsible for improvised agricultural traits. The development of genetically improved crops is expected to continually contribute to food production and nutritional security, thereby meeting the rapidly expanding global food demand.


Marker-assisted Selection, by objective, is estimated to hold the largest share in the agrigenomics market during the forecast period


The Genome analytic tools such as marker-assisted selection are estimated to act as a major solution for breeding projects for crops and livestock. Marker-assisted selection is expected to dominate with an estimated share of ~22% by the end of 2021. Marker-assisted selection or marker-aided selection (MAS) is an indirect selection process where a trait of interest is selected based on a marker (morphological, biochemical, or DNA/RNA variation) linked to a trait of interest (e.g., productivity, disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and quality), rather than on the trait itself. This process has been extensively researched and proposed for plant and animal breeding. It uses conventional breeding approaches and does not involve transgenic approaches. Marker-assisted breeding uses DNA markers associated with desirable traits to select a plant or animal for inclusion in a breeding program early in its development. This approach dramatically reduces the time required to identify varieties or breeds which express the desired trait in a breeding program.


Illumina HiSeq Family, by sequencer type, is estimated to account for the largest market share during the forecast period


Sequencing tests based on Illumina HiSeq accounted for the largest share in the agrigenomics market in 2020. It is a very powerful sequencing system with the flexibility to perform multiple applications. Illumina HiSeq System is a powerful and proficient ultra-high-throughput sequencing system that supports a comprehensive range of applications and study sizes. Illumina sequencers are the most widely used, efficient, and expensive, which work based on polymerase-based sequence-by-synthesis. The system provides several advantages over the existing hybridization-based expression data of microarrays with regard to resolving potential modes of action during sequencing. Hi Seq has a read length of 100 x 100 base pairs of paired ends of a DNA molecule. It consumes a time run of 3-10 days but provides an accuracy of 99.9%.


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North America is estimated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period


North America dominated the agrigenomics market due to the strong RD, technology innovation, and increased mergers and acquisitions in agrigenomics in the region. North America is the largest market for agrigenomics services and solutions globally; this is attributed to the numerous key technology providers, streamlined policy and regulatory framework, and effective research processes. The number of in-house testing laboratories in North America has also doubled since the 1990s, with the aim to develop more sustainable agricultural products (both crop- and livestock-related). The role of contract research organizations has also increased in North America, leading to the prospects of commercialization of agrigenomics testing services.


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This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the agrigenomics market. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), LGC Limited (UK), Illumina, Inc. (US), and Zoetis Inc. (US).

According to the new market research report “Indoor Farming Technology Market by Growing System (Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Aquaponics, Soil-based, Hybrid), Facility Type, Component, Crop Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs & Microgreens, Flowers & Ornamentals), and Region – Global Forecast to 2026″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market size is estimated to account for a value of USD 14.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR 9.4% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 24.8 billion by 2026. Factors such as the higher yield as compared to conventional agriculture practices, controlled environment farming, and improved yield and higher produce with limited land resources, are some of the key factors driving the growth of the indoor farming technology market during the forecast period.


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COVID-19 Impact on the Global Indoor Farming Technology Market

Amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have developed a critical point of view towards outdoor food. With health and food safety becoming the key focus, the populations around the globe have showed an inclination towards home cooking and self-made/homemade meals. This has put the food and hotel industry into jeopardy. After the devastating outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, the adoption rate of urban indoor farming systems around the world are estimated to rise sharply. The agriculture industry faced challenges during the initial phases of the spread of the pandemic. There were huge labour shortages on the farm, some farmers missed their window of opportunity for harvesting for seasonal crops, the falling prices of agricultural products and the disruption of logistics. Many countries also realized their over dependence on imports of food materials and hence began emphasizing on internal and domestic productions.


Indoor Farming Technology Market Dynamics

Driver: Need for higher yields using limited space and water.
One of the main advantages of indoor farming is its higher yield compared to conventional farming methods. Enclosed facilities used in indoor farming create optimum growing conditions for farmers to grow a crop from seed to the harvesting stages in lesser time and obtain higher yields in each cycle with limited land area. According to USDA data, in 2016, the average yield of tomatoes grown in greenhouse hydroponics was 10.59 pounds per square foot, and that of traditionally grown tomatoes was 1.85 pounds per square foot. Therefore, indoor farms can increase the overall crop yield by stacking additional layers and increasing the growing area.


Indoor farming addresses the concern of limited space, as certain plants can be grown in smaller areas. For instance, in vertical farming, every facility developed reduces the need for utilizing land by a hundred-fold. The level of water wastage is less when compared to conventional farming. Indoor farms recirculate and reuse the water; an average of 95% less water is required to grow the same crops as compared to outdoor farming. When plants or crops are grown in vertical greenhouses, the transpiration process occurs, which makes it feasible for farmers to reuse the water for irrigation purposes. The chances of water wastage become minimal, and therefore, this method is helpful in resource conservation.


Restraint: High initial investments

The initial cost of the indoor farming setup is more compared to the investment required in traditional farming. One of the main factors responsible for the high investment is the cost of urban land, which is higher than that of farmland. Furthermore, energy accounts for a higher percentage of operating costs for both vertical farms and greenhouses. For instance, in vertical farming operations, lights run for 16 hours per day, while in greenhouses, light is applied to plants for 9 hours per day in winter.


Powering up a farmscraper for lights and controlling ambient temperatures involve high costs and are labor-intensive. Controlling the environment within buildings with regard to lighting, temperature, pollination, and the arrangement of plants is important for an ideal indoor farm. Farmers are required to make a high initial investment for the devices and equipment used for indoor farming. This is one of the major restraints for the indoor farming technology market.


Opportunity: Development of innovative and cost-effective technologies
Many technologies used in indoor farming do not have a long commercially proven record, and studies are still being conducted to ascertain the impact of these technologies on the shelf life of plants. Through research conducted at the Lighting Research Center (New York), the impact of LED lighting on plants was studied, and it showed positive results. However, the technology is in the introductory stage and requires improvements to become optimally beneficial and commercially viable.


New technologies need to be developed to decrease the carbon footprint in indoor farming. Growers are more interested in investing in technologies that would lower their costs invested in labor, as they are required on large-scale farms for monitoring, maintaining, supplying the nutrients, and harvesting. Hence, in the future, there is an opportunity to develop fully automated urban farms based on vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture.


Challenge: Lack of adequate funding


In many agriculture-related businesses, finding an investor is very difficult, and this might act as a challenge, thereby leading to fewer growers investing in indoor farming. Furthermore, limited funding slows down the pace of R&D for indoor farming in public institutions and universities, which, in turn, limits the availability of data and information, which would otherwise encourage cultivators to invest.


In the recent scenario, however, there are some sources of high funding available for players in the indoor farming technology market space. For instance, Aerofarms (US), one of the indoor farming players, raised USD 50 million from Goldman Sachs Group (US) and Prudential Financial, Inc. (US).


The increasing adoption of hydroponics and vertical farming systems in the Asia Pacific countries, drive the regions growth rate at a higher pace.
The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest rate, as the demand for indoor farming technology has been growing in this region due to the increasing investment of overseas business lines in agricultural operations to exclusively meet the demands of the crop growers to attain export-quality crops. In addition, the farming industry in the Asia Pacific region has been shifting toward technological and innovative methods from a conventional agricultural practice system. These shifts lead to the modernization of crop management techniques to gain better premium value for the crops. There are numerous indoor farms in China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and other such technologically advanced countries. China is estimated to account for the largest share in the Asia Pacific indoor farming technology market due to the increasing investments from several multinational manufacturers in R&D and the adoption of greenhouse farming for the production of certain crops. The restraining factor in the Asia Pacific market is the high initial cost required to set up these systems.


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Key Market Players

Key players in this market include include major players such as Signify Holding (Netherlands), Everlight Electronics (China), Argus Control Systems (Canada), LumiGrow (US), Netafim (Israel), Logiqs (Netherlands), Illumitex (US), Hydrodynamics International (US), American Hydroponics (US), Richel Group (France), Vertical Farm Systems (Australia), General Hydroponics (US), Agrilution (Germany), Heliospectra AB (Sweden), Scotts Miracle Gro (US), Hydroponics System International (Spain), Advanced Nutrients (US), Emerald Harvest (US), VitaLink (UK), and Grobo (US). These major players in this market are focusing on increasing their presence through expansions & investments, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities along with strong distribution networks across these regions.

The report "Nutraceutical Ingredients Market by Type (Probiotics, Proteins, Amino Acids, Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts, Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates), Application (Food, Beverages, Animal Nutrition, Dietary Supplements), Form, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" is estimated to be valued at USD 162.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 227.5 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.0%. The growth of the nutraceutical ingredients market is driven by the growth in the demand for fortified food owing to the increasing health consciousness amongst consumers.

The dietary segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period

The dietary supplemet segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, by application, during the forecast period. Dietary supplements offer general health benefits such as improvement in the balance of the gut microflora, improvement of intestinal functions such as bulking and regularity, increased calcium absorption & improvement in bone density, enhancement of immune function, reduction in the release of toxins that can lead to fatty liver and other diseases, reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, control of blood sugar, possible reduction of risk of obesity & metabolic syndrome, and improvement in abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation.

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The prebiotic segment is estimated to be the largest in 2020

The nutraceutical ingredients market, by type, is estimated to be dominated by the prebiotic segment. Prebiotic ingredients are also exploited as low-calorie fat replacer as they can help reduce obesity and diabetes. The rising health awareness among the global population has a major influence on the demand for prebiotic ingredients. Prebiotics witness a wide range of applications such as fortification in food and beverage products. In feed application, prebiotics are used to protect livestock health and increase the efficiency of nutrient utilization as they are also a key alternative to antimicrobials in feed.

Market Dynamics

DRIVER: Growth in the demand for fortified food owing to the increasing health consciousness amongst consumers
According to a survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), in 2009, 87% and in 2011, 89% of the consumers in the US agreed that certain foods have health benefits beyond their basic nutrition. This shows the consumers’ increasing interest in learning more about functional and fortified food products. In 2013, according to the Business Development Bank of Canada, “health concerns are rising, and health awareness is growing among Canadian consumers and will continue to accelerate as the population ages, with 25% of the population over the age of 65 by 2031.” According to a study conducted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in 2013, the rise in the aging population, coupled with increasing incidences of chronic diseases, has led to changes in eating patterns. Consumers’ concerns regarding nutrient inadequacy tend to be general in nature, rather than concern on a specific health condition or nutrient/component in their diet. Among the consumers who are concerned with nutrient inadequacy in food products, only 16% were concerned with the inadequacy of one or more specific nutrients without regard to general nutrient inadequacy. Most consumers are concerned about general health issues resulting from nutrient insufficiency, rather than one specific health problem.

RESTRAINT: Higher costs of fortified products dissuading large-scale usage and adoption
Nutraceutical ingredients find a wide variety of applications, such as functional food & beverages, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. However, the inclusion of nutraceutical ingredients in food & beverage products, feed products, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products results in an increase in the prices of these end products. This, in turn, leads to lower adoption of such products, thereby stunting market growth. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the demand for healthy alternatives of consumables as consumers have become increasingly conscious about the correct diet. Nutraceutical ingredients, when added to any kind of food & beverage product, result in the formation of functional food & beverages, which, in some way, impart a health benefit.

OPPORTUNITY: Product-based and technological innovations in the nutraceutical ingredients industry
Personalized healthcare technologies are being rapidly adopted by various nutraceutical ingredient manufacturers to formulate better-suited and customized end products for consumers. Consumer product companies are now increasingly collecting data to enable a proper analysis of purchasing behavior and lifestyle to provide consumers with tailored options in accordance with their purchasing patterns. For instance, in 2013, Tesco announced its intention to use its Clubcard information to be able to track various chronic illnesses that consumers pay heed to, for the provision of tailored solutions to promote healthier eating habits. This information not only aids consumer companies to come up with personalized dietary advice but also establish significant partnerships with different pharmaceutical companies to help personalize over-the-counter supplements. Apart from the study of consumer purchasing patterns, the personalization of nutraceutical products is also amplified by genomics by enabling treatments that are closely linked to an individual’s genetic profile. Epigenetics and nutrigenomics have identified that every individual has different nutritional requirements, and they respond to food in different ways.

CHALLENGE: Consumer skepticism associated with nutraceutical products
Along with a growing consumer awareness about better dietary choices and increasing health awareness, there also remains an underlying consumer skepticism associated with the adoption of nutraceutical products. While this skepticism stems from multiple factors, the two major reasons hindering consumer adoption of nutraceutical products are their unsubstantiated health claims and synthetic sourcing. Health claims act as a major marketing and selling points for most nutraceutical ingredient manufacturers; however, when such claims do not result in successful fruition, consumer skepticism toward these products increases. For instance, in 2010, Danone withdrew claims that Actimel and Activia boost the immune system and aid digestive health after doubts were raised regarding the same, by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the UK Advertising Standards Authority. As a result, manufacturers of such nutraceutical products remain highly stunted in the manner in which they are able to reach consumers, thereby hindering product adoption.

The key players in the nutraceutical ingredients market include Associated British Foods (Uk), Arla Foods (Denmark), DSM (Netherlands), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Tate & Lyle PLC (UK), Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Japan), Tate & Lyle (Ireland), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Kyowa Hakko Kirin Group (Japan), Glanbia plc (Ireland), Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd. (New Zealand), Cargill (US), ADM (US), DuPont (US), BASF (Germany) are the players that hold a significant share in the nutraceutical ingredients market.

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Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing market for the forecast period

The Asia Pacific nutraceutical ingredients market is completely driven by India, which accounted for nearly 31.5% of the market share in 2019. The country is also projected to be the fastest-growing country in the region for nutraceutical ingredients due to changing lifestyles and dietary patterns and growing awareness about nutrition. Further, rising hospitalization cost is also driving the consumer demands for supplements and other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, to maintain their health. Consumers in the country are now willing to spend an additional amount for fortified products, which has increasingly helped manufacturers of nutraceutical ingredients to find a substantial market opportunity.

 The global food antioxidants market size is estimated to be valued USD 1.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 1.8 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. It is estimated to account for 52.4 KT in 2020 and is projected to account for 68.1 KT in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period.

Factors such as increasing demand for poultry, changing consumer preferences due to fast-paced lifestyles, and increased need for natural antioxidants in food products is driving the market for food antioxidants during the forecast period.

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The market for food antioxidants, by type, has been segmented into natural and synthetic. Synthetic food antioxidants are synthesized from petroleum-based products. They are used primarily in the food industry to delay lipid oxidation for stabilizing and preserving refined fats & oils within a food system/product. The maximum permissible limit for synthetic antioxidants varies greatly across countries and is dependent on the food it is being used in. Four types of synthetic antioxidants are mostly used in foods—BHA, BHT, PG, and TBHQ.

Antioxidants are used during the processing of oilseeds into fats & oils, where the removal of impurities from vegetable oils can also remove natural antioxidants, predisposing the product to oxidation, causing the natural nutrients and flavors of the food products to be lost. Synthetic antioxidants are used to restore or improve the natural defense of oils & fats against oxidative damage, which significantly increases their shelf life. Antioxidants also find application in the processing of animal fats, in baked goods, the meat industry, and almost all foods that have high oil content, such as margarine and mayonnaise.

The prepared meat & poultry segment accounts for the largest share and is also projected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. There has been a significant increase in demand for poultry meat and other byproducts across the globe. Due to their high phenolic compound content, the natural antioxidants derived from fruits and other plant materials provide a good alternative to synthetic antioxidants.

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The food antioxidants market is estimated to grow significantly in the Asia Pacific region due to the rise in demand for poultry meat and poultry byproducts as well as ruminats from the major economies such as China, India, Japan and other South East Asian countries as they experience a surge in the increase in number of health-conscious consumers. With the increase in awareness amongst consumers about the essential nutrients requirement in daily diet, have increased the demand for protein rich meat.

Leading companies are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (US), BASF SE (Germany), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), Kemin Industries, Inc. (US), DuPont (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Frutarom Ltd (Israel), Barentz Group (Netherlands), Camlin Fine Sciences (India), Kalsec Inc. (US), BTSA (Spain), VDH Chem Tech Pvt Ltd (India), Vitablend Nederland BV (Netherlands), Advanced Organic Materials (Germany), Crystal Quinone Pvt Ltd. (India), Yasho Industries (India), Fooodchem International Corporation (US), 3A Antioxidants (US), Oxiris Chemicals S.A (Spain), Pharmorgana GmBH (Germany), Guangzhou ZIO Chemicals Co. Ltd (China), Sasol Limited (South Africa), Naturex (France), and Nagase Group (Japan).

 The report "Microencapsulation Market by Technology (Spray, Emulsion, Dripping), Core Material (Pharma & Healthcare Drugs, PCM, Food Additives, Fragrances), Application (Pharma, Household, Agrochemicals, Textiles), Shell Material, and Region - Global Forecast To 2025", The global microencapsulation market was valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2020 to 2025. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for fortified food products with health benefits, the increasing demand for agrochemicals due to its controlled release property, growth in construction and construction materials, as well as the widespread application in household & personal care.

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The pharmaceuticals and healthcare drugs segment, by application, is estimated to account for the largest share in 2020

Based on application, the microencapsulation market is segmented into pharmaceutical & healthcare products, household & personal care products, food & beverages, agrochemicals, textiles, construction materials, and others. The pharmaceuticals and healthcare drugs segment is estimated to account for the largest market share in 2020. The rising demand for pharmaceutical drugs is expected to drive the demand for the market.

The emulsion technologies segment, by technology, is estimated to witness the fastest growth in the microencapsulation market in 2020

By technology, the microencapsulation market is segmented into spray technologies, emulsion technologies, dripping technologies, and others. The emulsion technologies segment is projected to record the highest CAGR. The demand for emulsion microencapsulation is increasing due to the simplicity of the process, process safety, and its cost efficiency.

North America is estimated to dominate the microencapsulation market in 2020

North America accounted for the largest market share of the microencapsulation market in 2019. The market for microencapsulation in the North American region is driven by the growing demand and awareness for value-added products in various areas such as nutrition, food, healthcare, and personal care. Due to this awareness and increased demand, companies are focusing on manufacturing functional products, with novel technologies such as microencapsulation.

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This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the service portfolios of the leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as BASF (Germany), Royal FrieslandCampina (Netherlands), Syngenta Crop Protection (Switzerland), Koninklijke DSM (Netherlands), Givaudan (Switzerland), Firmenich (Switzerland), Symrise (Germany), International Flavors & Fragrances (US), Sensient Technologies (US), Lycored Corp. (UK), Balchem Corporation (US), Encapsys (US), Arcade Beauty (US), and Koehler Innovative Solutions (Germany), Ingredion Incorporation (US), Kerry (Ireland), Cargill (US), Firmenich Incorporation (Switzerland), Dupont (US), Aveka Group (US), Advanced Bionutrition Corp (US), Tastetech Encapsulation Solutions (UK), Sphera Encapsulation (Italy), Clextral (France), Vitasquare (Netherlands), and Microtek (US).

 The global seed treatment market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 11.3 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 12.1%. Seed treatment serves the purpose of seed disinfection, as well as disinfestation and protection based on the features and purpose of the treatment. The increase in the demand for high-efficiency seed chemicals and need to turn every seed into a viable seedling and produce high yields is driving the market.

Market Dynamics


Driver: Serves as insurance to seed investments

The seed treatment market has gained significant success in terms of product development with respect to seed coating and achieving crop efficiency at the early seedling stage. Today, these seed treatment products not only help in protecting the seeds but also help in acting as seed enhancers, in turn, improves the crop yield. The basic functions of the initial seed treatment were majorly to control certain soil pathogens that affect seed performance. In addition, innovations with different formulations and active ingredients have now helped in seed treatments, which have a broad spectrum of protection against insects, diseases, and nematodes, with a combination of insecticides, fungicides, and inoculants.

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Restraints: Limited shelf life of the treated seed

Seed treatments can protect the seed and seedlings from low-moderate attacks by insects during the emergence and establishment of plants. Although the duration of protection may be limited, a delay in crop damage and pest establishment can be lowered. Due to the limited shelf life of treated seeds, seed germination and vigor decline relatively increase, particularly in seeds such as soybean. The survival of the microbes is affected by the physical and chemical properties of its formulation. The maintenance of the viability of the coated microbes in seeds can be challenging, therefore, shortening their shelf life.


Opportunities: Innovative combination of products

With the increase in R&D activities pertaining to seed treatments, there have been various innovative product developments that can enter the market in the next five years. Manufacturers of seed treatment products are developing innovative combinations of these products, which could be extremely beneficial for crop yields, both qualitatively and quantitatively. These combinations of chemical-biological and biological-biological components can be marketed and distributed to farmers in a customized way, depending on the crop to be harvested and the soil conditions. Manufacturers, such as Bayer and Syngenta, have been developing biological seed treatment products based on crop growing conditions at the regional level.


Challenges: Growing resistance to crop protection products

To achieve profits, growers have limited their adoption of good agricultural practices, such as controlled pesticide application in dosage limits and crop rotation. For instance, Brazilian farmers have been combating the soybean rust problem since it was first discovered in Brazil during the 2000/01 sowing season. It took a significant number of years for researchers and farmers to develop successful strategies to limit the extent of damages from the disease. However, recently, farmers and researchers have observed an increase in resistance from these diseases and new active ingredients.


By type, the chemical seed treatment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Chemical seed treatment witnesses increased preference among farmers due to its effectiveness, availability, and simpler application technique. Research shows that treating seed with one or more pesticides is the most economical way to protect them from pests and enhance seed quality. Pesticide manufacturers have been assisting in the formulation of chemical combinations for seed processors. Many key companies, such as Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), and Corteva Agriscience (US), offer broad-spectrum chemical seed treatment solutions for controlling seed and soil-borne diseases in a broad range of crops. This exponential growth in this North America region is attributed to government subsidies, increasing need to improve and protect food production, and rising awareness of seed treatment.


By application time, the pre-treated segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the seed treatment market during the forecast period.

Pre-treated seed treatment includes the application of the formulation chemically or biologically by the seed companies. Most of the key companies, such as Bayer AG (Germany) and Syngenta AG (Switzerland), treat the seeds with chemicals, such as thiram (fungicide), before selling it to farmers to protect the seeds from seed-borne and soil-borne diseases in the initial stage of their growth. Today’s modern seed treatment products meet high safety and efficacy standards. The new active substances and formulations provide long lasting, broad spectrum, systemic control of diseases and insects. They are cost-effective and exhibit enhanced efficacy against various pests.


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Key Market Players

Key players in this market include BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), Novozymes A/S (Denmark), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), Corteva Agriscience (US), FMC Corporation (US), Adama Ltd (Israel), Croda International (UK), UPL Ltd (India) and Nufarm (Australia) and EastMan Chemicals (US). These major players in this market are focusing on increasing their presence through expansions & investments, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities, along with strong distribution networks across these regions.