Snack food is a small portion of food eaten between regular meals. 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 fibre content, and are viewed as undesirable by several consumers. The different flavours include salty, tangy, spicy, and others and are distributed through various channels such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and others. The snack food research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides snack food statistics, including snack food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with snack food share, detailed snack food segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the snack food industry. This snack food research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global snack food market grew from $237.65 billion in 2022 to $256.5 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The snack food market is expected to grow to $333.12 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.8%. 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 instance, in November 2022, according to the report Frontline, an India-based national magazine on agriculture, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs announced a bailout package of Rs 7000 crore for farmers involved in the sugar production sectors to fix the minimum selling price of refined sugar at Rs 29 per kilogram (prices dropped to Rs 23-24 recently due to overproduction) and to create a buffer stock of 3 million tonnes of sugar for one year. Thus, the 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 COVID-19 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 breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and has 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 over 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 savoury snack products, thus decreasing production cycle time and increasing output. Automation enables snack processing companies to improve plant conditions, reduce contamination, and operate with 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 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the snack food market. The regions covered in the snack food market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and 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 snack food market consists of sales of salted, roasted, dried, cooked, or canned nuts; processed grains or seeds into snacks; peanut butter; potato chips, corn chips, popped popcorn, hard pretzels, pork rinds, and other snack food. The companies package and distribute their products through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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, Other Distribution Channels 3) By Flavour: Salty, Tangy, Spicy, Other Flavours

Savory snack product are savory foods that have a salty or spicy flavor rather than a sweet one. Savory foods, including grains, starch, veggies, seasonings, and vegetable oils, are used to make savory snack products. The main types of savory snack products are potato chips, extruded snacks, popcorn, nuts and seeds, puffed snacks, tortillas, and others. The potato chips are thin slices of potato that have been fried until crispy and then seasoned. They can be eaten hot or cold. The different flavors include barbeque, spice, beef, roasted or toasted, and others and are distributed through various channels such as retailers, online, supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, and others. The savory snack product market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides savory snack product market statistics, including savory snack product industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a savory snack product market share, detailed savory snack product market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the savory snack product industry. This savory snack product market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global savory snack products market size grew from $110.73 billion in 2022 to $120.46 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The savory snack products market size is expected to grow to $159.55 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.3%. The rise in the adoption of convenience food products is contributing to the growth of the savory snack products market going forward. Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food from grocery stores are examples of convenience foods that save time in food purchase, preparation, and cleanup. Convenience food products are useful for people who have poor cooking skills or don't have time to search for and execute recipes from scratch and serve them as ready-to-eat meals. As a result, the rise in the adoption of convenience food products increases the demand for savory snack products. For instance, in July 2021, according to The Hindu Business Line, an Indian business newspaper, 79% of Indian households preferred to have instant food due to time constraints. Therefore, the rise in convenience food products is driving the growth of the convenience food products market moving forward. Strategic partnerships have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the savory snack product market. Major companies operating in the savory snack products market are looking for partnerships to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in June 2021, The Kellogg Company, a US-based savory snack products manufacturing company, partnered with Wendy's, a US-based holding company for the fast-food chain, in the savory snack products market. Through this partnership, the companies released a co-branded Pringles chip flavor, Wendy’s Spicy Chicken. Furthermore, in May 2021, Utz Brands, Inc., a US-based savory snack products manufacturing company, partnered with Ferrara, a US-based candy company. Through this partnership, both companies created new and exciting snack food variety packs, including a range of indulgent sweet and salty snack foods, such as pretzels, cookies, popcorn, and cheeseballs. In December 2021, Utz Brands Inc., a US-based snack food company, acquired R.W. Garcia Holdings LLC for a deal amount of $56 million. With this acquisition, Utz brands would place production capabilities in the North, East, and West regions of the United States. R.W. Garcia Holdings LLC is a US-based family-owned and operated company that manufactures savory snack products, including high-quality tortilla chips, crackers, and corn chips. Major players in the savory snack products market are PepsiCo Inc., Kellogg Co., General Mills Inc., Calbee Inc., ITC Limited, Hain Celestial, Conagra Brands Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company, Mondelez International Inc., Nestle SA , Grupo Bimbo , Aviko B.V., Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, Haldiram's India Pvt Ltd., Hormel Foods Corporation, Tyson Foods Inc., Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., McCain Foods Limited , Frito-Lay North America Inc., Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., and Anji Foodstuff Co. Ltd. North America was the largest region in the savory snack products market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the savory snack products market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the savory snack products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The savory snack product market consists of sales of baked snacks, meat snacks, savory biscuits, nuts and seeds, puffed snacks, tortillas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global savory snack products market is segmented - 1) By Product: Potato Chips, Extruded Snacks, Popcorn, Nuts and Seeds, Puffed Snacks, Tortillas, Other Products 2) By Flavor: Barbeque, Spice, Beef, Roasted or Toasted, Other Flavors 3) By Distribution Channel: Retailers, Online, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Other Distribution Channels

Extruded plastics refer to a high-volume manufacturing technique in which a polymer material is melted and molded in a continuous process while being supplemented with the appropriate additives to manufacture products such as bags, plastic films, tubing, piping, rods, weather stripping, and deck railing. The main types of extruded plastics are low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, high-density polyethylene, polystyrene, and others. The low-density polyethylene extruded plastics are the first grade of polyethylene. The various forms include films, pipes, sheets, tubes, wires, and cables, which are used by several end-users such as packaging, building and construction, automotive, consumer goods, electrical and electronics, and others. The extruded plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides extruded plastics market statistics, including extruded plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an extruded plastics market share, detailed extruded plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the extruded plastics industry. This extruded plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global extruded plastics market size grew from $222.02 billion in 2022 to $237.04 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The extruded plastics market size is expected to grow to $289.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.2%. The rise of the packaging industry is significantly contributing to the growth of the extruded plastics market going forward. Packaging refers to enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Extruded plastics are helpful in creating highly durable and effective packaging solutions. As a result, the rise of the packaging industry increases the demand for the extruded plastics market. For instance, in 2021, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation, an Indian government export promotion agency, packaging demand and consumption in India increased by 200%, which increased from 4.3 kgs per person per annum (PPPA) to 8.6 kgs PPPA. Therefore, the rise of the packaging industry is driving the growth of the extruded plastics market. Technological advancements have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the extruded plastics market. Major companies operating in the extruded plastics sector are focused on developing technologically advanced products to reinforce their position. For instance, in April 2021, Sulzer Chemtech, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of products and services for polymer production, and plastics processing, and Borealis, an Austria-based chemicals and fertilizer company, introduced a new PP foam extrusion technology with the goal of increasing efficiency and lowering costs. This innovative PP foam extrusion method offers lower prices and better efficiency across the value chain, supports end-market initiatives toward more circular solutions, and is predicted to reduce production costs by up to 60%. In September 2022, Pexco LLC, a US-based specialty plastics extruder company, acquired Enflo Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Pexco increases its manufacturing capabilities of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) products, builds high-performance polymer capabilities, and expands its product reach to the rest of the world to increase its extruded plastic business. Enflo Corporation is a Canada-based plastic manufacturing company pioneering in the design and development of molded cylinders and sheets, skived sheets, tape, and extruded rods and tubing. Major players in the extruded plastics market are The DOW Chemical Company, Sigma Plastics Group., SABIC Innovative Plastics, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, JM Eagle, Berry Global Inc., Saint-Gobain S.A., Bemis Company Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Arkema Group, China Plastic Extrusion Ltd., Crescent Plastics Incorporated, GSH Industries, Keller Plastics Inc., Lakeland Plastics Inc., Nenplas Ltd., Petro Packaging Company Inc., LLC Sigma Plastics Group, and Engineered Profiles LLC. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the extruded plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the extruded plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the extruded plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The extruded plastics market consists of sales of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, thermoplastic elastomers, high impact polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and sheet film extrusion. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.  The global extruded plastics market is segmented - 1) By Type: Low Density Polyethylene, High Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Other Types 2) By Form: Films, Pipes, Sheets, Tubes, Wires and Cables 3) By End-User: Packaging, Building and Construction, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electrical and Electronics, Other End Users

Snack food packaging is used to keep snacks consumable by providing oxygen, moisture, and light barrier properties. Snack food packaging prevents or decreases product damage and food deterioration. These are used for potato chip packaging, cracker packaging, wafer packaging, and packing other snack food items. The main snack food packaging types include flexible packaging and rigid packaging. Flexible packaging is bags or pouches sealed using heat or pressure and made using plastic, film, foil, or paper, which makes them less heavy than rigid packaging. The different material types include plastic, paper, metal, and others that are used in bakery snacks, candy and confections, savory snacks, nuts and dried fruits, and other applications. The snack food packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides snack food packaging market statistics, including snack food packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a snack food packaging market share, detailed snack food packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the snack food packaging industry. This snack food packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global snack food packaging market size grew from $25.45 billion in 2022 to $27.04 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The snack food packaging market size is expected to grow to $34.48 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.3%. The increase in consumption of ready-to-eat food will propel the growth of the snack food packaging market going forward. Ready-to-eat food is seen as the most convenient alternative to conventional food because it may be consumed at any moment. These ready-to-eat meals use snack food packaging and simply require a few minutes of heating before serving. For instance, according to Bizom, an India-based retail intelligence platform, the sales of ready-to-eat products surged by 9.1% in August 2021. Hence, the increasing consumption of ready-to-eat food will drive the snack food packaging market. Product innovations are the key trends gaining popularity in the snack food packaging market. The companies operating in the snack food packaging sector are focusing on developing recyclable packaging materials to address the environmental issues caused by other packaging. For instance, in May 2021, Amcor, a Switzerland-based packaging company, launched recycled food packaging for powdered chocolate in Colombia. The new packaging solution is designed to be recycled as per industry standards. The new solution reduces the package’s carbon footprint by 53% and water consumption by 84% when it is recycled. In July 2020, Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG), a US-based manufacturer of pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue, acquired American Packaging for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Central National Gottesman Inc's growing industrial and retail packaging business throughout the western United States. American Packaging is a US-based packaging company. Major players in the snack food packaging market are Swiss Pack Private Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, Sonoco Products, Graham Packaging Holdings, Bryce Corporation, ProAmpac Intermediate Inc., Modern-Pak Pte Ltd., Eagle Flexible Packaging Inc., Amcor, Bemis Company, Huhtamaki Global, Clondalkin Group, Berry Global Group Inc., Sonoco Products Co., Logos Packaging Holding Ltd., and Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the snack food packaging market in 2022. The regions covered in the snack food packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the snack food packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The snack food packaging market includes revenues earned by entities by providing sealing services, leaking free sealing, vaccum serivces. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global snack food packaging market is segmented - 1) By Packaging Type: Flexible Packaging, Rigid Packaging 2) By Material: Plastic, Paper, Metal, Other Materials 3) By Application: Bakery Snacks, Candy And Confections, Savory Snacks, Nuts And Dried Fruits, Other Applications

Food and beverage testing kits refers to the devices used to carry out procedures and examinations at each stage of the preparation of food and beverages to make sure that all of the ingredients and materials are fit for human consumption. The main products in food and beverages testing kits are consumables and equipment. The food and beverages testing kit equipment is used to detect pathogenic microorganisms in the food and beverage samples. The various technologies involved are traditional and rapid that are used to detect contaminant types such as pathogens, GMO's, pesticides, and toxins. The food and beverages testing kits offer applications such as meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, processed foods, and fruits and vegetables. The food and beverages testing kits market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food and beverages testing kits market statistics, including food and beverages testing kits industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food and beverages testing kits market share, detailed food and beverages testing kits market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food and beverages testing kits industry. This food and beverages testing kits market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food and beverage testing kits market grew from $18.81 billion in 2022 to $20.33 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The food and beverage testing kits market is expected to grow from $27.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.7%. The rising incidence of infectious diseases is increasing the demand for testing services, thus driving the food and beverage testing kits market. Unsafe food or beverages can carry harmful bacteria, chemicals, or substances, which can lead to various infectious diseases. With the help of testing devices, the quality of the food or beverage can be checked to ensure the safety of the consumer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 600 million people, around 1 in every 10 people, fall sick after the consumption of contaminated food, and close to 420000 people die due to such consumption. These rising incidences of infectious diseases due to contaminated food are expected to increase the demand for testing devices and drive the food and beverage testing kits market during the forecast period. Lack of awareness regarding food safety and testing is restraining the food and beverage testing kits market. There has been an increase in the number of food-related diseases due to inadequate knowledge among consumers. Foodborne diseases occur due to an increase in the toxins, chemicals, or other dangerous particles in the food. For example, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 100,000 people fall ill due to the food they consume and around 37,000 deaths have been recorded in the East Mediterranean region. Thus, a lack of awareness in consumers regarding food adulteration is expected to limit the demand for food and beverage testing kits, and restrain the growth of the market. The latest trend in the food and beverage testing kits market is the introduction of forwarding laser light scatter technology. Forward laser light scatters (FLLS) can be used to measure bacterial growth in food and beverage products for an early determination of antimicrobial susceptibility. This technology works by using a laser light source to measure a liquid sample's optical density (OD). The FLLS system can obtain results in about 6 hours for fast-growing microorganisms and can take up to 18 hours for slower-growing organisms. The high speed and accuracy of this technology are useful in clinical use for expediting testing results, thereby improving the choice of suitable antimicrobial treatment, and supporting processes. Institutes such as Hettich, MIT and Purdue University, St. Jude are using and studying this technology for a better understanding and to increase the accuracy of identifying the pathogens. Regulatory authorities such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regulate the market for food and beverage testing kits. FDA classifies the devices into Class I, Class II, and Class III devices. As per the FDA guidelines, Class I devices come under general control. Class II medical devices are subjected to special labeling requirements, mandatory performance standards, and post-market surveillance. The Class III devices are subjected to support or sustain human life, or present a potential, unreasonable risk of illness or injury and require premarket approval. Device manufacturers must register their facilities and list their devices with FDA and follow general controls requirements. There are two methods through which manufacturers can gain premarket approval. The first method consists of conducting clinical studies and submitting a premarket approval (PMA) application that includes evidence providing reasonable assurance that the device is safe and effective. The other method involves submitting a 510(k)-notification demonstrating that the device is substantially equivalent to a device already on the market (a predicate device), such devices do not require a PMA. In December 2021, Mérieux NutriSciences, a US-based food safety, quality and sustainability company, acquired Dyad Labs for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would expand Mérieux NutriSciences’ product offering and diversify its portfolio. Dyad labs is a US-based sopecialized chemistry and microbiology testing company providing testing services for Nutraceuticals and Food and Beverage company. Major players in the food and beverages testing kits market are SGS, Eurofins, Intertek, Mérieux, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Ecolab Inc., Bureau Veritas S.A., ALS Limited, AsureQuality, and FoodChain ID. North America was the largest region in the food and beverages testing kits market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global food and beverages testing kits market. The regions covered in the global food and beverages testing kits market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food and beverages testing kits market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The food and beverages testing kits market consists of sales of reagents and kits such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test kits, and standalone instruments such as chromatography, and mass spectrometry instruments. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food and beverage testing kits market is segmented - 1) By Product: Consumables, Equipment 2) By Application: Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Dairy, Processed Foods, Fruits And Vegetables 3) By Technology: Traditional, Rapid 4) By Contaminants Type: Pathogens, GMO's, Pesticides, Toxins

The bulk food ingredients are the food components used as raw materials in processed foods, ready-to-eat foods, packaged drinks and foods, and others. Bulk food ingredients refer to raw materials that are used at the front end of the food processing industry. These include all kinds of grains, flour, starches, spices, sugar, cocoa, dry beans and legumes, nuts, and other ingredients used in the production of food and beverage items. The main types of bulk food ingredients markets are primary processed bulk food ingredients, and secondary processed bulk food ingredients. The primary processed bulk food ingredients refer to the standardization of food ingredients that are commonly used in the food processing industries. The primary processed bulk food ingredients involve the production and harvesting of food crops and the rearing and slaughter of livestock animals, which include oils, vegetables, grains, meat, sugar, cocoa, and other ingredients. The various applications are ready meals, bakery products, confectionery products, snacks and spreads, and others that are distributed through supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, e-commerce, and other distribution channels. The bulk food ingredients market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides bulk food ingredients market statistics, including bulk food ingredients industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a bulk food ingredients market share, detailed bulk food ingredients market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the bulk food ingredients industry. This bulk food ingredients market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global bulk food ingredients market size grew from $707.66 billion in 2022 to $761.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The bulk food ingredients market size is expected to grow to $950.47 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%. The growing demand for convenience food products is expected to propel the growth of the bulk food ingredients market going forward. Convenience foods are processed foods that are ready-to-eat, commonly served in restaurants or sold at grocery stores, and include snacks and frozen foods. They can be cooked with a minimum or no effort in preparation. Convenience foods are commercially prepared and use bulk food ingredients as raw materials. These are more suitable for travelers and people who are unacquainted with cooking. For instance, according to the Institute of Food Technologists, a US-based scientific society of professionals engaged in food science and food technology, U.S. snack sales were up 5% in the first half of 2021 when compared with 2020. Also, in 2021, the sales of frozen novelties were up 26% and refrigerated lunch product sales grew by 36.4%. Therefore, growing demand for convenience food products is driving the growth of the bulk food ingredients market. New product innovations are the key trend gaining popularity in the bulk food ingredients market. Major companies operating in the market are introducing new innovative products such as those made from upcycled feedstocks to increase their market share. For instance, in June 2020, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a Netherlands-based healthy and functional ingredients company, launched Biotis™. The Biotis™ ingredients portfolio has been created to interact with the body's natural processes, supporting all of the important functions required for a healthy, active life, from maternal health to sleep, immunity, and gut health. It primarily focuses on improving digestive health. In May 2022, Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL), an India-based agribusiness company, acquired the Kohinoor brand from McCormick & Company for an undisclosed amount. Through this deal, AWL gains exclusive rights over the 'Kohinoor’ basmati rice and other brands under the Kohinoor brand umbrella and expands its portfolio in the higher-margin and food products segment. McCormick & Company is a US-based manufacturer of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other bulk food ingredients. Major players in the bulk food ingredients market are Tate & Lyle PLC, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont, Olam International, Cargill Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Associated British Foods PLC, Bunge Limited, DMH Ingredients Inc., Community Foods Limited, The Source Bulk Foods, Essex Food Ingredients, Ingredients Inc., GCL Food Ingredients, and Organic Partners International LLC. North America was the largest region in the bulk food ingredients market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bulk food ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bulk food ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The bulk food ingredients market consists of sales of herbs and spices, oilseeds, sugar, salt. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global bulk food ingredients market is segmented - 1) By Type: Primary Processed Bulk Food Ingredients, Secondary Processed Bulk Food Ingredients 2) By Application: Ready Meals, Bakery Products, Confectionery Products, Snacks and Spreads, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, E-Commerce, Others Distribution Channels

Food antioxidants are the molecules that neutralize the free radicals and destabilize the molecules to protect cells from damage. Some major food antioxidants are mainly found in fruits, vegetables, vitamins such as E and C, and other plant-based foods. The primary types of food antioxidants are natural and synthetic antioxidants. They are available in dry and liquid forms. The food antioxidants are derived from fruits and vegetables, oils, spices and herbs, botanical extracts, and gallic acid and are used in fats and oils, prepared foods, prepared meat and poultry, seafood, bakery and confectionery, plant-based alternatives, and nutraceuticals. The food antioxidants market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food antioxidants market statistics, including food antioxidants industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food antioxidants market share, detailed food antioxidants market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food antioxidants industry. This food antioxidants market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food antioxidants market size grew from $1.67 billion in 2022 to $1.82 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The food antioxidants market size is expected to grow to $2.56 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.9%. An increase in the use of food antioxidants to improve the shelf life of processed food products supported the growth of the market during the historic period. Antioxidants have been used in the food processing industry to prevent oxidation and improve flavor, aroma, and color. Antioxidants have also been used and valued in the treatment of a variety of diseases, including cancer and coronary heart disease. The rise in the use of food antioxidants to improve the shelf life of food products supported the growth of the food antioxidants market. For instance, in March 2021, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a US-based organization that provides information on science and health, fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, and spices have health-protective properties due to the presence of low-molecular antioxidants, which protect cells and their structures from oxidative stress and damage. The antioxidants also provide a positive correlation between the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables and the prevention of diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis, as well as improved cardiovascular and neurological health, lower cancer incidence, increased longevity, and lower overall mortality. Players in the food antioxidants market are increasingly adopting mergers and acquisition strategies to expand the product portfolio and expand operations in different geographies.  Mergers and acquisitions give growth opportunities to the players in the industry to maximize revenues through geographic and product portfolio expansion. For instance, in April 2021, Kemin Industries, a leading ingredient manufacturer, acquired Proteus Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kemin expects to expand its portfolio by adding clean-label phosphate alternatives, meat block replacements, and fat block solutions, along with the technology and human resources that Proteus has to offer. Proteus Industries is a food ingredient manufacturer that develops clean-label protein ingredients. Also, in January 2020, Dupont, which is a leading chemical and bioscience company, entered into an agreement with International Flavors & Fragrances to merge their nutrition and industrial biosciences divisions. This merger is expected to benefit both companies and allow them to better serve their customers. In April 2021, Kemin Industries, a leading ingredient manufacturer, acquired Proteus Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kemin expects to expand its portfolio by adding clean-label phosphate alternatives, meat block replacements, and fat block solutions, along with the technology and human resources that Proteus has to offer. Proteus Industries is a food ingredient manufacturer that develops clean-label protein ingredients. Major players in the food antioxidants market are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kemin Industries, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Frutarom Ltd., Barentz Group, Camlin Fine Sciences, Kalsec Inc., E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Cargill Inc., Advanced Organic Materials, VDH Chem Tech Pvt Ltd., and Vitablend Nederland BV. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food antioxidants market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food antioxidants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food antioxidants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The food antioxidants market consists of sales of synthetic food antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), and propyl gallate (PG). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food antioxidants market is segmented - 1) By Type: Natural, Synthetic 2) By Form: Dry or Liquid 3) By Source: Fruits and Vegetables; Oils, Spices, and Herbs; Botanical Extracts; Gallic Acid; Other Sources 4) By Application: Fats and Oils; Prepared Foods; Prepared Meat and Poultry; Seafood; Bakery and Confectionery; Plant-Based Alternatives; Nutraceuticals; Other Applications

Food and beverage stores are stores that sell edible product used wholly or partially for human consumption that is raw, cooked, or processed from fixed point-of-sale locations. The main types of food and beverages stores are specialty food stores, beer, wine, and liquor stores. A specialty food store is a retailer that sells food that is only available in a restricted number of locations. The food and beverages stores have ownership by retail chains and independent retailers with price ranges of premium, mid-range, and economy. The food and beverages stores market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food and beverages stores market statistics, including food and beverages stores industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food and beverages stores market share, detailed food and beverages stores market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food and beverages stores industry. This food and beverages stores market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food and beverage stores market grew from $2,210.65 billion in 2022 to $2,441.19 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The food and beverage stores market is expected to grow to $3,525.79 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.6%. The food and beverage stores market is expected to benefit from steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that global GDP growth was 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Commodity price recovery following a historical decline is also expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. Greater economic growth is likely to drive public and private investments, joint ventures, and foreign direct investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the food and beverage stores 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 breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and has spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in the manufacture and trade of non-essential goods and an overall decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down" and the outbreak having a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the food and beverage stores market will recover from the shock over 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. Self-checkout technology is being widely used in department stores, specialty stores, and small convenience stores to automate payments. Self-checkout systems are integrated with a mobile software application to collect purchase data and to automatically receive payment. They make use of Near Field Communication (NFC) or quick response code (QR code), which is a machine-readable optical label. This eliminates the need for checkouts, queues, loading and unloading, and employees to operate the checkout counter. This type of automation reduces operational costs and saves time spent on manual billing. Self-checkout systems are being used extensively by retail stores in the USA and the UK. For instance, a survey on self-service checkouts in multiple countries found 90% of respondents use self-checkouts, of which Australia and Italy were leading. Wal-Mart has installed 10,000 self-checkout systems in its 1200 stores across the USA. Major companies in the food and beverages stores market include Woolworths Ltd., Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, George Weston Ltd., Jardine Matheson, Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., Marubeni, Greggs plc, and Lancaster Colony Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food and beverage stores market in 2022. Africa was the second largest region in the food and beverage stores market. The regions covered in the food and beverages stores market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food and beverages stores 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 food and beverage stores market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services through restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and banquets. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food and beverage stores market is segmented - 1) By Type: Specialty Food Stores, Beer, Wine And Liquor Stores 2) By Ownership: Retail Chain, Independent Retailer 3) By Price Range: Premium, Mid-Range, Economy