Global Cookie, Cracker, Pasta, And Tortilla Market

The flour, rice and malt consists of sales of rice flour, barley flour, buckwheat flour, durum flour, fruit flour, graham flour, oat flour, potato flour, and rye flour by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that mill flour or meal from grains or vegetables, preparing flour mixes or doughs from flour, mill, clean and polish rice and produce malt from barley, rice, and other grains. The companies in the flour, rice & malt industry process raw materials into flour, rice & malt products, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. The main types of flour, rice & malt are flour, rice, malt. Flour is defined as a finely ground wheat product, as well as a similar item derived from other grain or food products, such as dried potatoes or fish. It is used in various applications such as household, commercial use and is distributed through several channels including supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, others. The global flour, rice and malt market size is expected to grow from $125.39 billion in 2021 to $136.91 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The global flour, rice and malt market size is expected to grow to $187.3 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.1%. Many countries across the globe are experiencing falling prices of crops due to overcapacity; this is expected to result in low raw material costs for flour, rice, and malt manufacturing companies. For example, in 2019, the Indian government spent $873 million to subsidize the export of sugar as a result of the overproduction of sugarcane, thereby reducing prices. Thus, overproduction of certain crops is likely to result in higher profit margins for food and beverage companies. Higher profit margins will enable flour, rice, and malt manufacturing companies to increase their productivity and drive the flour, rice and malt market going forward. The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the flour, rice and malt market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. Also, restrictions on the trade of non-essential goods and fear of contamination through manufacturing facilities contributed to the decline. The outbreak is had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the flour, rice and malt market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Flour milling machines are increasingly being embedded with IoT technology to monitor production and for predictive maintenance. Flour milling machines are installed with sensors that transmit real-time production data to a computer system over the internet. Data is continuously monitored for production efficiency and to understand the state of machine components. For instance, Sanku, a company that develops fortification technologies collaborated with Vodafone to offer IoT technology for flour mills in Tanzania. The technology allows a single person to manage around 100 mills in real-time. The Diorit MDDY / MDDZ flour milling machine by Buhler is embedded with sensors such as roll disengagement monitoring, roll rotational speed monitoring, roll temperature monitoring, bearing temperature monitoring that continuously transmits data to a computer for monitoring purposes. Major companies in the flour, rice and malt market include CJ Cheiljedang Corp, Wilmar International Ltd, Louis Dreyfus, CJ Corp, Soufflet SA, GrainCorp Malt, Gruma S.A.B. de C.V, Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, and Olam International. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the flour, rice and malt market in 2021. North America was the second-largest region in the global flour, rice and malt market. The regions covered in the global flour, rice and malt market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flour, rice and malt market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The global flour, rice and malt market is segmented - 1) By Type: Flour, Rice, Malt 2) By Application: Household, Commercial Use 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Others Subsegments Covered: Wheat, Maize (Corn), Rice-Flour, Other Flour

The oats market consists of sales of oats by entities (organization, sole-trader, and partnership) that is a whole grain food that is used as an ideal breakfast ingredient. Oats are nutrient-rich grains that contain a high concentration of soluble fiber and dense nutrients. Oats cereals are consumed in many forms including steel-cut oats, oatmeal, oat flour, instant oats, and others. The main types of oats are whole, steel-cut, Scottish, regular roll, quick rolled, instant, and others. Whole oats are simply harvested oats with the highest source of vitamins and minerals. Whole oats are also known as grain kernels and take the longest time to cook. The different forms include flakes, granules, flour and are used in bakery products, animal feeds, food ingredients, healthcare, cosmetic products, others. Oats are made available to consumers through various distribution channels including hypermarkets, supermarkets, specialty retail, convenience stores, independent retailers, and others. The global oats market size is expected to grow from $6.16 billion in 2021 to $6.62 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The global oats market size is expected to grow to $8.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. Rising popularity and preference for healthy meals are contributing to the growth of the oats market. Healthy eating has become the norm with most consumers demanding foods and beverages to meet progressively nuanced health and wellness, ethics, and sustainability criteria. Oatmeal is consumed widely as a healthy breakfast option owing to its health benefits and high nutritional value. Oatmeal offers several benefits including weight management, control blood sugar level, controls cholesterol level, and others. According to the International Food Information Council 2020 Food and Health Survey, 54% of all consumers and 63% of consumers over the age of 50 are concerned about the healthfulness of their food choices. Therefore, the rising popularity and preference for healthy meals are expected to fuel the growth of the oats market in the coming years. Product innovations are gaining significant popularity in the oats market. Major companies operating in the oats market are focused on developing innovative products to meet customer demand and strengthen their position. For instance, in June 2020, Gold&Green, a Finland-based food technology company launched 100% plant-based protein Pulled Oats. Pulled oats capitalize on the rising popularity of plant-based diet and attract vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians, and almost everyone attempting to eat less meat or looking for tasty and varied protein substitutes. Pulled oats have a unique fibrous texture that integrates flavors well and can be seasoned to taste. In February 2020, Cedar's Foods, a US-based food company acquired Brekki for an undisclosed amount. Cedar's Foods benefits from the acquisition by expanding its product offering to include oats and combining the knowledge of Brekki's staff with its expertise. Brekki is a US-based company that offers dairy-free, ready-to-eat overnight oats. Major players in the oats market are Blue Lake Milling; Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods; B&G Foods; The Kellogg Company; Avena Foods Limited; General Mills; Grain Millers; Quaker Oats Company; Nestlé S.A; Nature's Path Foods; Morning Foods; Weetabix Limited; Glanbia Plc; PepsiCo; Hain Celestial Group. Europe was the largest region in the oats market in 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global oats market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global oats market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the global oats market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global oats market is segmented - 1) By Type: Whole, Steel Cut, Scottish, Regular Rolled, Quick Rolled, Instant, Other Types 2) By Form: Flakes, Granules, Flour 3) By Application: Bakery Products, Animal Feeds, Food Ingredients, Health Care, Cosmetic Products, Other Applications 4) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Specialty Retailers, Convenience Stores, Independent Retailers, Other Distribution Channels

The grain products market consists of sales of grain products by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that mill flour meal from grains or vegetables, prepare flour mixes or doughs from flour, mill, clean and polish rice, and produce malt from barley, rice, and other grains. The companies in the grain products industry process raw materials into grain products, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. The grain products market is segmented into flour, rice and malt, and other grain products. The main type of grain products is flour, rice and malt, other grain products. Flour grains are powders gains made from either legumes, nuts, or other grains. The main distribution channels of grain products are supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, other distribution channels. The different price ranges include premium, mid, low. The global grain products market is expected to grow from $295.36 billion in 2021 to $322.78 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The grain product market is expected to grow to $443.05 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.2%. The increasing demand for local, sustainable and organic food production is expected to positively impact the dairy food market during the forecast period. Organic food production including organic dairy products places a strong emphasis on consumer health, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Consumers now are becoming more concerned with how food is raised and prepared and are willing to pay a little more for something they recognize as healthy. Across Europe, there is a very high import rate (especially for fruits and vegetables) as the rate of production is far lower than the consumer demands for organic produce. For instance, according to the Soil Association, sales of organic products in the UK increased by 4.5% in 2019 to reach £2.45 billion. Similarly, sales of organic food in the US increased by 5.9% to reach $47.9 billion, according to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey. This growing demand for organic products offers considerable opportunities for dairy products producers in both developed and developing countries, thus likely to drive the grain products market during the forecast period. The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the grain products market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. Also, restrictions on the trade of non-essential goods and fear of contamination through manufacturing facilities contributed to the decline. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the grain products market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy Flour milling companies are using NIR analyzers to improve production efficiency. Near-Infrared (NIR) analyzer is an analytical instrument used to determine moisture, protein, fat, and other parameters in a food sample. NIR analyzers used in flour mills analyze wheat and flour for moisture, protein, and ash content. NIR analyzers monitor the grain in all the steps of a milling process and give real-time access to quality control parameters. This helps in minimizing manufacturing errors, downtimes, and rejections, thus improving flour quality and consistency. For example, Castle Mill, a UK-based flour milling company is using NIR analyzers to control the flour milling process. DA 7250, a NIR analyzer offered by Perten Instruments, and NIRS DS2500 by FOSS are also being used for analysis in the flour milling industry. Major companies in the grain products market include CJ Cheiljedang Corp, Wilmar International Ltd, Louis Dreyfus, CJ Corp, Soufflet SA, GrainCorp Malt, Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V, Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, Olam International. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the grain products market in 2021. North America was the second-largest region in the grain product market. The regions covered in the grain market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the grain products market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The global grain products market is segmented - 1) By Type: Flour, Rice and Malt, Others 2) By Price Range: Premium, Mid, Low 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Others Subsegments Covered: Flour, Rice, Malt

The organic snack food manufacturing market consists of sales of non-GMO nutritional food items and related services. Organic snack foods are manufactured using organically certified ingredients that do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and artificial additives. Organic snack food contains healthy nutrients and ingredients such as minerals, proteins, and vitamins. For example, nutritious and gluten-free items which include tortilla chips, corn chips, potato chips, chocolates, raisins, bagel, pretzels, cookies, and pancakes, made from organic ingredients are termed as organic snack food. The main product types are fruit snacks & dried fruit snacks, puffs & chips, energy bar, meat snacks, and others. An energy bar is a supplementary bar-shaped food intended to boost physical energy, typically containing a combination of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and fortified with vitamins and minerals. The various sales channel for organic snack food are hypermarkets and supermarkets, online retailers, food and drink specialists stores, and convenience stores. The various age groups consuming the products are millennial, generation X, and baby boomers. The global organic snack food market size is expected to grow from $9.02 billion in 2021 to $9.94 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The organic snack food market is expected to grow to $14.64 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.2%. The growth in spending capacity of the end users coupled with the growing health consciousness and rising consumption of organic foods by the populace owing to harmful side effects of conventional snacks including increasing calorie content, increasing obesity, and less nutritional benefits is driving the market. Moreover, the increasing spending capacity of people, especially in developing countries including India and China is contributing to higher demand for organic snack food manufacturing over the forecast period. According to the Trading Economics, consumer spending in India increased to 17962.90 INR Billion in the third quarter of 2020 from 14611.64 INR Billion in the second quarter of 2020. Therefore, increasing consumer spending is predicted to generate higher demand for organic snack food market in the coming years. The high cost of production is anticipated to hinder the growth of the organic snack food market. The organic certification, cost of fertilizer for organic crops, and post-harvest handling costs are comparatively higher than that of conventional snack items, which in turn increases the price of organic snack food. This scenario is likely to hinder the demand for organic snack food in the forthcoming years. Many food manufacturers are making new and healthy snack launches by reducing the use of artificial colors and increasingly using natural ingredients in order to meet the consumer requirements for healthier and natural ingredients. For instance, more than 11 food companies including Chipotle, Kraft, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Subway, and Other Product Types removed the usage of artificial colors and flavors. Moreover, government bans on artificial flavors are a major opportunity for organic snack food manufacturers for future expansion. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the FDA removed six of the ingredients from FDA’s approved list, which included ethyl acrylate, benzophenone, myrcene, pulegone, eugenyl methyl ether, and pyridine. This scenario is predicted to boost the demand for the organic snack food market during the forecast period (2019 to 2023). Major players in the organic snack food market are Sprout, My Super Foods, Clif Bar & Company, Annies Homegrown Inc, NurturMe, Navitas Organics, YummyEarth, Inc., Utz Quality Food, LLC, Eat Real, and Creative Snacks Co. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the organic snack food market in 2021. North America was the second-largest region in the organic snack food market. The regions covered in the organic snack food market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the organic snack food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The global organic snack food market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Fruit Snacks and Dried Fruit Snacks, Puffs and Chips, Energy Bars, Meat Snacks, Others 2) By Sales Channel: Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Online Retailers, Food and Drink Specialists Stores, Convenience Stores 3) By Age Group: Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomers

The bakery and confectionery market consists of sales of bakery and confectionery by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that produce bakery and confectionery products. The companies in the bakery and confectionery industry process raw materials into bakery and confectionery, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Some of the examples of bakery and confectionery products include breakfast cereals, bread, cookies, chocolates, gums, sugar confectionery, and Other Distribution Channels. The bakery and confectionery market is segmented into breakfast cereal, sugar and confectionery products, bread and bakery products, and cookie, cracker, pasta, and tortilla. The main type of bakery and confectionery are breakfast cereal, sugar and confectionery products, bread and bakery products, cookie, cracker, pasta, and tortilla. the breakfast cereal is traditional breakfast food made from processed cereal grains. the main distribution channel is supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, other distribution channels. The global bakery and confectionary market size is expected to grow from $871.04 billion in 2021 to $950.72 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The bakery & confectionary market is expected to grow to $1,293.64 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8%. The world population is growing and is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. An increase in population creates more demand for food. Supply for material used in bakery & confectionary and trade volumes will have to increase in order to meet the increased population. Therefore, companies in this market are expected to benefit from rising demand for bakery & confectionery products due to the rising population, during the forecast period. The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the bakery & confectionary market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. Also, restrictions on the trade of non-essential goods and fear of contamination through manufacturing facilities contributed to the decline. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the bakery & confectionary market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Confectionery manufacturers are increasingly using natural flavors in confectionery products. Innovation has been key to the development of the confectionery market. According to the United States, Food and Drug Administration the term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating, or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, etc. Using natural flavors manufacturers are imparting new and unique taste profiles into their products. For instance, Zaabar, Rococo Chocolates, and Rozsavologyi Csokolade are manufacturing chocolate bars with cardamom flavoring. Major companies in the bakery & confectionary market include Mondelez International, PepsiCo, Inc., Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., Kellogg Co, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd, Barry Callebaut AG, The Hershey Company, Nestle S.A., Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the bakery and confectionary market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the bakery & confectionary market. The regions covered in the bakery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the bakery & confectionary market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The global bakery & confectionary market is segmented - 1) By Type: Breakfast Cereal, Sugar and Confectionery Products, Bread and Bakery Products, Cookie, Cracker, Pasta, and Tortilla 2) By Price Point: Economy, Mid-Range, Luxury 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Others Subsegments Covered: Oats Breakfast Cereal, Grains Breakfast Cereal, Other Breakfast Cereal, Sugar, Confectionery Product, Bread, Cake and Pastries, Other Bread and Bakery Product, Cookie and Cracker, Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes, Tortilla

The snack food market consists of sales of snack foods by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that produce snack foods. The companies in the snack food industry are primarily engaged in salting, roasting, frying, cooking, or canning nuts; processing grains or seeds into snacks; manufacturing peanut butter; or manufacturing potato chips, corn chips, popped popcorn, hard pretzels, pork rinds, and similar snacks. The companies package and distribute their products through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. The main types of snack food are extruded snacks and non-extruded snacks. Extrusion cooking is a common method for producing snacks made primarily of cereal flour or starches. Extruded snacks are typically heavy in calories and fat, with little protein and fiber content, and are viewed as undesirable by several consumers. The different flavors include salty, tangy, spicy, others and are distributed through various channels such as supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, others. The global snack food market size is expected to grow from $215.64 billion in 2021 to $237.42 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The global snack foods market size is expected to grow to $334.58 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 9%. Many countries across the globe are experiencing falling prices of crops due to overcapacity; this is expected to result in low raw material costs for food and beverage companies. For example, in 2019, the Indian government spent $873 million to subsidize the export of sugar as a result of the overproduction of sugarcane, thereby reducing prices. Thus, overproduction of certain crops is likely to result in higher profit margins for food and beverage companies. Higher profit margins will enable snack food manufacturing companies to increase their productivity and drive the market going forward. The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the snack food manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. Also, restrictions on the trade of non-essential goods and fear of contamination through manufacturing facilities contributed to the decline. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the snack food manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Snack food manufacturing companies are adopting robotics and automation technology to maximize production efficiency. Robotic systems automate batching, conveying, processing, storage, and packaging of savory snack products thus decreasing production cycle time and increasing output. Automation enables snack processing companies to improve plant conditions, reduce contamination, minimal human interaction thus making processing safer for workers as well as consumers. Collaborative robots or semi-autonomous robots are used in various automation processes, including packaging. Plants with fixed automation systems increase yields by at least 2-3% over manual labor. Major companies in the snack food market include PepsiCo Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., General Mills, McCain Foods Limited, Calbee Inc., The Campbell Soup Company, Kellogg Co, The Kraft Heinz Company, Want Want China Holdings Ltd and TreeHouse Foods. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the snack food market in 2021. North America was the second-largest region in the global snack food market. The regions covered in the global snack food market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the snack food market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The global snack food market is segmented - 1) By Type: Extruded Snacks, Non-Extruded Snacks 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Others 3) By Flavour: Salty, Tangy, Spicy, Others

The specialty foods market consists of sales of specialty foods and their related services. Specialty foods are made from high quality ingredients and have limited distribution with unique or beautiful packaging. The specialty foods consist of cheese & plant-based cheese, non-RTD cocoa and coffee, refrigerated and frozen poultry/seafood/meat, yogurt, candy, pretzels/snacks/chips, bread & baked goods, and others. The main product type are cheese and plant-based cheese, frozen or refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood, chips, pretzels, and snacks, bread and baked goods, chocolate and other confectionery, and others. Cheese is nutritious food made mostly from the milk of cows and also from other mammals, including sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels and yaks. Plant based cheeses are made from a variety of nuts, most commonly cashews, almonds, and macadamias. The various type of distribution channels are food service, retail, and online. The global specialty foods market size is expected to grow from $158.87 billion in 2021 to $170.21 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The global specialty food market size is expected to grow to $224.88 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 7.2%. The growth in the number of millennials preferring at-home and healthy meals coupled with growing interest in having nutritious food for a healthy lifestyle is increasing the demand for specialty foods. According to Specialty Foods Association (SFA), millennials are twice likely to plan at-home meals and giving high preferences for specialty products to create interesting and healthy eating experiences. Moreover, according to the research from the NDP Group in 2019, millennials, gen X, and baby boomers are expected to eat more meals at home. Thus, growth in at-home cooking activities of millennials and preferences for healthy foods is anticipated to boost the revenue for specialty foods market over the forthcoming years. The high cost of specialty food is likely to hinder the growth of the specialty foods market during the period. Specialty foods are made from high-quality ingredients such as gluten-free, non-GMO, and ingredients rich in vitamins and minerals, thus include a higher cost of raw materials. According to specialty foods association, the high cost of ingredients, certifications, and production is increasing the prices of specialty foods making it unaffordable for the large group of the populace. Therefore, the high cost of specialty foods is predicted to hinder the growth of the specialty foods market during the forecast period. The launch of high quality and innovative products such as plant-based, convenience, better-for-you, non-GMO products with authenticity, and products with unique attributes such as low fat, low calorie, low sodium, high protein, no dairy and organic is a major trend shaping the growth of the specialty foods industry. For instance, in February 2020, PANOS Brands, engaged in production and sales of a unique portfolio of specialty and natural brands announced the launch of its new products which includes Amore Organic Ready-To-Eat Legumes, KA•ME Asian Rice Crackers, Amore Organic Ready-To-Eat Legumes, Chatfield’s premium allergen-safe Organic Baking Bars, Andrew & Everett rBGH-BST Hormone Free Melting Cheese, and MI-DEL Organic Apple Cinnamon Cookies. Therefore, the launch of new innovative and healthy products is likely to be a major trend driving the sales of the specialty foods industry. In April 2021, Brazilian based JBS SA, a meat processing company, announced that it will acquire Vivera, a European plant-based food company, for €341 million ($410 million). The deal includes three manufacturing facilities and a research and development center located in the Netherlands. This acquisition is an important step to strengthen JBS SA global plant-based protein platform, for the same Vivera will give JBS a stronghold in the plant-based sector, with technological knowledge and capacity for innovation. Vivera produces a range of plant-based meat replacement products and these products are distributed to retailers in more than 25 countries across Europe. Major players in the specialty foods market are Compass Group, Chobani, World Central Kitchen, Eden Creamery, AeroFarms, Safe Catch Foods, Union Wine Co., Daily Harvest, a2 Milk, Amy’s Kitchen Asia Pacific was the largest region in the speciality foods market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global speciality foods market. The regions covered in the global specialty foods market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the specialty foods market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The global specialty foods market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Cheese and Plant-Based Cheese, Frozen or Refrigerated Meat, Poultry, and Seafood, Chips, Pretzels, and Snacks, Bread and Baked Goods, Chocolate and Other Confectionery, Others 2) By Distribution Channel: Food Service, Retail, Online 3) By Consumer Generation: Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen-X, Baby Boomers

The supermarkets and hypermarkets market consists of sales all sorts of goods and some services by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in retailing, fresh, frozen, and canned foods and dry goods by including such as tea, coffee, spices, sugar, and flour, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry to ultimate users. They also have nonfood items in their portfolio. They typically operate on the self-service principle. The main types of supermarkets and hypermarkets are supermarkets and hypermarkets. A supermarket is a big retail establishment that sells food and other household items and is typically self-serve. The major types of ownerships are retail chains and independent retailers that have applications in consumer electronics, furniture, food and beverage, toy & stationery, personal care, cosmetics, home textile, dress, and other applications. The global supermarkets and hypermarkets market size is expected to grow from $2,840.89 billion in 2021 to $3,183.76 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The global supermarkets and hypermarkets market size is then expected to grow to $4,792.36 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.8%. The supermarkets and hypermarkets are adopting a robust and cohesive strategy for data analytics in management. This technology is being deployed to enhance supply chain efficiency, streamline operations to engage customers, and build loyalty, data has become critical for most retail operations. With the rapid growth in retail data and the availability of technologies to analyze data, it will become easier for supermarkets and hypermarkets to identify and meet the needs and expectations of their customers, thus it is expected to drive the supermarkets and hypermarkets market going forward. The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the supermarkets and hypermarkets market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in manufacture and trade of non-essential goods and an overall decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of lockdown and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the supermarkets and hypermarkets market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are increasingly using blockchain technology to track product details such as source, manufacturing location, transportation modes. Blockchain technology can be described as a data structure that holds transactional records and ensures security, transparency, and decentralization. Due to rising awareness about healthy eating, shoppers are actively looking for the origin and food production methods to understand the entire food supply chain. Blockchain technology enables the users to access labeling information on smartphones giving the user in-depth tracking of data that ensures food quality. For instance, in September 2019, Walmart launched the Walmart Food Traceability initiative that allows users to trace fresh, leafy produce from farm to table in real-time using the IBM Food Trust Network Major companies in the supermarkets and hypermarkets market include The Kroger Co, Aldi, Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG, Rewe Group, Albertsons Companies Inc, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V, Tesco PLC, Carrefour SA, Fonciere Euris SA, and J Sainsbury plc. North America was the largest region in the supermarkets and hypermarkets market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global supermarkets and hypermarkets market. The regions covered in the global supermarkets and hypermarkets market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the supermarkets and hypermarkets market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The global supermarkets and hypermarkets market is segmented - 1) By Type: Supermarkets, Hypermarkets 2) By Ownership: Retail Chain, Independent Retailer 3) By Application: Consumer Electronics, Furniture, Food and Beverage, Toy and Stationery, Personal Care, Cosmetic, Home Textile, Dress, Others