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

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

Food pathogen detection technology refers to a method where pathogens in agro-food are found by growing microorganisms on agar plates, followed by routine, precise serological and biochemical testing for identification. This technique is based on the capability of bacteria to grow and form colonies in agar media. The main types of food pathogen detection technology are traditional (quantitative culture and qualitative culture), rapid (convenience, polymerase chain reaction, and immunoassay). The types of food tested include meat and poultry, dairy, processed food, fruits and vegetables, cereals, and grains to detect E. coli, salmonella, listeria, campylobacter, and others (norovirus and rotavirus). Listeria is a pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria found in moist environments, such as soil, water, decaying vegetation, and animals, and it can survive and even grow under refrigeration and other food preservation methods. The food pathogen detection technology market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food pathogen detection technology market statistics, including food pathogen detection technology industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food pathogen detection technology market share, detailed food pathogen detection technology market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food pathogen detection technology industry. This food pathogen detection technology market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global food pathogen detection technology market grew from $4.76 billion in 2022 to $5.13 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. 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 food pathogen detection technology market is expected to grow from $6.9 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.7%. An increase in the outbreak of foodborne illness across the world contributed to the growth of the food pathogen detection technology market. According to a report published by WHO in 2020, almost every tenth person falls ill due to pathogens and 420,000 people die every year after getting infected by foodborne illness. Diarrhea is the most common disease caused by contaminated food and almost 550 million people (including 220 million children under 5 years of age) are affected by diarrhoeal diseases. The upsurge in the occurrence of foodborne diseases among the global population increased the demand for food pathogen detection technology, thus driving the market’s growth. The lack of food control infrastructure in developing countries is a major restraint on the food pathogen detection technology market. Food control infrastructure in many developing countries is generally inadequate due to limited resources and poor management. Food control laboratories are often not well equipped and do not have trained staff. Food control systems also face poorly developed compliance guidelines in many developing countries. According to WHO, foodborne hazards are responsible for 137,000 deaths and 91 million acute illnesses in Africa every year. Further, foodborne diseases are estimated to sicken 48 million people in the United States each year, hospitalize 128,000 people, and kill 3,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Therefore, poor food control infrastructure in developing countries is expected to restrain the food pathogen detection technology market in the forecast period. Genetic testing technology is being increasingly used for the rapid, sensitive, and reliable detection of pathogens in food. Genetic testing techniques identify the problem even when the pathogens are just formed or are in tiny concentration. For instance, in July 2022, 1health, a US-based software platform that enables diagnostic testing results to be accurately delivered in minutes, in partnership with Apollo Health Group, launched Apollo’s specialized high performing NGS tests. The Apollo Health Group is automating difficult genetic testing workflows and doing rid of risky paper-based procedures. Physicians around the United States can now register, make orders digitally and securely, and process test results promptly and securely via 1health's online platform. In August 2020, Smiths Detection, a UK-based leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports, and borders, and so on, acquired PathSensors for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition strengthens Smiths Detection's biological detection capabilities for a variety of end markets, including food and agricultural safety, pathogen detection, and pathogen detection. PathSensors is a US-based bioscience company that provides pathogen detection capabilities to several industries, including food safety, agriculture, and security. Major players in the food pathogen detection technology market are SGS SA, Bureau Veritas S.A., Intertek Group PLC., Eurofins Scientific, Silliker Inc., IFP Institut Für Produktqualität GmbH, ALS Limited, Asurequality, Microbac Laboratories Inc., Genetic Id Na Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., QIAGEN, 3M, Agilent Technologies Inc., Neogen Corporation, bioMerieux SA, Merieux NutriSciences Corporation, DNA Diagnostic A/S, Instant Labs, Neogen Food Safety, Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH, Merck KGaA, Charm Sciences, Invisible Sentinel, Promega Corporation, Genon Laboratories Ltd., Genevac Ltd., Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited, Campden BRI, Det Norske Veritas As (Dnv) and ILS Limited. North America was the largest region in the global food pathogen detection technology market in 2022. The Middle East is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global food pathogen detection technology market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food pathogen detection technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The food pathogen detection technology market includes revenues earned by entities by providing safe food supplies and preventing foodborne diseases. 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 organisations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food pathogen detection technology market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Traditional (Quantitative Culture And Qualitative Culture), Rapid (Convenience, Polymerase Chain Reaction, and Immunoassay) 2) By Food Type: Meat & Poultry, Dairy, Processed Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals & Grains 3) By Type: E. Coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, Other Types (Norovirus And Rotavirus)

Food cans refer to types of food filling containers in which any commercially processed, human-grade canned food that has been hermetically sealed, processed, or prepared for consumption, including canned or preserved fruits, vegetables, or other food items, is processed and sealed in airtight containers with tops that can be lifted and replaced. The main types of materials used for food cans are aluminum and steel. Aluminum cans are made from alloys of aluminum, which are generally strong and very lightweight The food cans used usually are either 2-piece cans or 3-piece cans. The food cans are used in meat, poultry, and seafood, pet food, bakery and confectionery, sauces, jams and pickles, fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee, others. The food cans market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food cans market statistics, including food cans industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food cans market share, detailed food cans market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food cans industry. This food cans 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 cans market size grew from $28.07 billion in 2022 to $30.33 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 cans market size is expected to grow to $40.76 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.7%. The increase in the penetration of organized retail is expected to be a major driver of the food cans market over the coming years. Increased disposable incomes, shifting consumer preferences and tastes, shifting demographic profiles, and increased expenditures are all contributing to the organized retail sector's growth. Vendors rely on the organized retail sector to distribute and sell their products, and large organized retailers carry vast volumes of canned foods and beverages in their stores. For instance, according to the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the share of the organized retail market size is expected to grow to 22-25% by 2021 in India, which is expected to increase the sales of food cans in the country. Recyclable aluminum cans are shaping the food cans market. The companies operating in the food cans sector are increasingly focusing on recyclable aluminum cans to strengthen their position. For instance, in September 2022, Suntory Holdings Limited, a Japan-based brewing and distilling company, launched a 100% recycled aluminum can. This product helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. The body of this innovative design has unique requirements to preserve the wine's quality throughout filling, transit, and storage. In April 2022, Ball Corporation, a US-based innovative aluminum can manufacture and packaging company, announced Recycle Aerosol LLC, a US-based aluminum aerosol container manufacturing company pioneering in the recycling of waste materials. Through this partnership, both companies increase the amount of aluminum aerosol cans that are recycled and provide an energy- and carbon-efficient closed-loop process whereby discarded aerosol cans are recycled into brand-new cans to make items out of recovered aluminum. Major players in the food cans market are Crown Holding Inc., Ardagh Group, Kian Joo Group, Silgan Holdings Inc., Can-Pack S.A., Envases del Plata, CPMC Holding Limited, Wells Can Company, Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd., Aaron Packaging Inc., Jamestrong Packaging, Kingcan Holdings Limited, HUBER Packaging Group GmbH, Tetra Laval International S.A., and Independent Can Company. North America was the largest region in the food cans market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food cans report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food cans market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The food can market consists of sales of chromium-coated steel, tin cans, and paper cans. Glass cans and plastic cans. 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 cans market is segmented - 1) By Material: Aluminum Cans, Steel/Tin Cans 2) By Product: 2-Piece Cans, 3-Piece Cans 3) By End Use: Meat, Poultry And Seafood, Pet Food, Bakery And Confectionery, Sauces, Jams And Pickles, Fruits And Vegetables, Tea And Coffee, Other End-Uses

Bag-in-box containers refer to a container type that can hold both dry and liquid products. The contents are put into a flexible bag, which is then put inside a (usually cardboard) box. A bag-in-box is a kind of container for the distribution and preservation of liquids and is a viable option for packaging juice, liquid eggs, dairy, wine and even non-food products such as motor oil and chemicals. The bag-in-box containers market covered in the report is segmented by material type into low-density polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene vinyl alcohol, and others (nylon, polybutylene terephthalate); by capacity into less than 5 litres, 5-10 litres, 10-15 litres, 15-20 litres, more than 20 litres; by application into food & beverages, industrial liquids, household products, others. The bag-in-box containers market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides bag-in-box containers market statistics, including bag-in-box containers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a bag-in-box containers market share, detailed bag-in-box containers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the bag-in-box containers industry. This bag-in-box containers 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 bag-in-box containers market size is expected to grow from $3.81 billion in 2022 to $4.06 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. 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 bag-in-box containers market size is expected to grow to $5.27 billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The increasing demand for bag-in-box containers is expected to fuel the growth of the bag-in-box containers market in the coming years. A bag-in-box is a kind of container for the distribution and preservation of liquids and is a viable option for packaging of juice, liquid eggs, dairy, wine, and even non-food products such as motor oil and chemicals. According to findings by packaging pioneer Smurfit Kappa in conjunction with Wine Intelligence in 2020, Bag-in-Box wine has drawn 3.7 million new buyers in France and the United Kingdom over the last six months. In 2020 the Bag-in-Box wine consumer sector has risen to around 12 million buyers in France and 4 million buyers in the UK. Therefore, the increasing demand for bag-in-box containers is expected to drive the growth of the bag-in-box containers market during the forecast period. The increasing demand for plastic bottles in the soft drink industry is expected to hamper the growth of the bag-in-box containers market in the coming years. Plastics tend to do more with less in many aspects, and when it comes to packaging, plastics frequently allow producers to deliver more goods with less packaging content. The highly flexible, lightweight containers built of plastic or plastic-and-foil composites can use up to 80% fewer materials than conventional bag-in-box containers. For instance, around 3 million tonnes of plastic bottles (close to 200,000 bottles per minute) are manufactured annually by the drinks giant Coca-Cola. Therefore, the increasing demand for plastic bottles in the soft drink industry restrains the growth of the bag-in-box containers market. The growing number of technological advancements is a major trend gaining popularity in the bag-in-box container market. Major companies operating in the bag-in-box container sector are focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions for bag-in-box containers. For instance, in April 2021, Scholle IPN India Packaging Pvt. Ltd., an India-based packaging company that specializes in creating and producing bag-in-box and pouch packaging, launched bag-in-box packaging for water based on Scholle IPN’s proprietary film technology. This bag with two layers of film and a polyethylene closure was put to the test by PFE. Scholle IPN's RecShield® barrier film is used in the outer layer to prevent undesirable flavors from leaking through the film and into the water. The inner layer consists of Scholle IPN’s proprietary film technology, known as 2PureTM, which contains scavenging technology that protects the taste of the packaged water and can be recyclable and reduce environmental pollution. In February 2020, Liqui Box Corp, a US-based packaging company acquired DS Smith for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of DS Smith's flexible packaging businesses provides a strong platform to further expand Liquibox's leading value proposition into emerging growth markets, such as coffee, tea, water, and aseptic packaging. DS Smith, a UK-based provider of corrugated packaging for consumer and industrial goods. Major players in the bag-in-box containers market are Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith, Liqui Box Corporation, CDF Corporation, Optopack Ltd., Scholle IPN, Amcor Ltd., Arlington Packaging, Parish Manufacturing Inc., and TPS Rental Systems Ltd. North America was the largest region in the bag-in-box containers market in 2022. The regions covered in the bag-in-box containers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bag-in-box containers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The bag-in-box containers market consists of sales of metallized polyester, teflon, polyethylene terephthalate, and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer. 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 bag-in-box containers market is segmented - 1) By Material Type: Low Density Polyethylene, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol, Other Material Types (Nylon, Poly-butylene Terephthalate) 2) By Capacity: Less than 5 litres, 5-10 litres, 10-15 litres, 15-20 litres, More than 20 litres 3) By Application: Food And Beverages, Industrial Liquids, Household Products, Other Applications

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 waste disposable units are electrically powered devices that dispose of organic kitchen waste through sinkholes to sewer systems used by homeowners or commercial kitchens. The main types of food waste disposal units market are shattered type disposers, dry type disposers, and grinding type disposers. Grinding-type disposers are waste disposal devices that include a garbage-receiving chamber having at or adjacent to its bottom a rotatable disk provided with blade-like impeller members. It is applied in various commercial and residential applications. The food waste disposal units market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food waste disposal units market statistics, including food waste disposal units industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food waste disposal units market share, detailed food waste disposal units market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food waste disposal units industry. This food waste disposal unit 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 waste disposable units market will grow from $2.12 billion in 2022 to $2.31 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. 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 global food waste disposable units market is expected to grow to $3 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. Population growth, rapid urbanization and increasing consumption due to rising disposable income will further increase the demand for food waste disposal units. According to the World Bank, by 2025, the waste volume generated per person per day is estimated to reach 1.42 kg. The International Solid Waste Association has forecasted that globally solid waste volumes will rise by a factor of 2.37 by 2050. The focus on environmental issues from many governments and industries remained limited. Governments, especially in developing countries, were more focused on infrastructural development and industrialization. This lack of focus had a restraining effect on the food disposable units market. For instance, the Kyoto Protocol that was aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide did not result in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions as many countries did not agree or stick to targets mentioned in the agreement. The food waste disposal unit manufacturing companies are focusing on innovating advanced environment-friendly solutions such as waste-to-energy solutions. The disposers convert the waste into fine particles, which further leads to the formation of biogas. The generated biogas in the form of biofuel can be used to generate electricity. Major players in the food waste disposable units market are Anaheim Manufacturing, Emerson Electric, Franke Management, Haier, Hobart, Whirlpool, InSinkErator, Soocen Technology, Apollo Kitchen Equipment, and WasteCare Corporation. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the food waste disposable units market in 2022. The regions covered in the global food waste disposable units market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food waste disposable units market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The food waste disposal units market consists of sales of dry-type disposers, shattered-type disposers, grinding-type disposers, and other food waste disposal units. 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 waste disposable units market is segmented - 1) By Type: Shattered Type Disposers, Dry Type Disposers, Grinding Type Disposers 2) By Application: Commercial, Residential

The food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce refers to online sales of food and beverage and related services, primarily for household consumption. The food and beverage eCommerce comprises of processing raw food materials and beverages, packaging, distributing them, and having an online portal or application for their sales. The main types of food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce are grocery delivery and pickup, DTC products, meal kits, fresh ready-to-eat meals, and restaurant meal delivery. DTC products refer to the method of distributing a product directly to a consumer rather than using wholesalers as middlemen or limiting sales to retail outlets. The various delivery channels included are pick-up, home delivery that is used by households, and business end-users. The food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market statistics, including food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market share, detailed food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce industry. This food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce 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 & beverages e-commerce market size will grow from $57.09 billion in 2022 to $69.77 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.2%. 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 global food & beverages e-commerce market size is expected to grow to $140.42 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 19.1%. An increase in smartphone users has given a boost to food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce sales worldwide. Smartphone users are the primary online shoppers for the F&B industry, and with the increasing number of them, there is a potential increase in online shopping for food and beverages. As per an article published by DataReportal, the number of smartphone users in 2020 reached 5.22 billion which was about 66% of the world’s population. General Mills, a US-based grocery store chain, is already seeing 10% of its sales occur online, and by 2022, online grocery shopping is expected to be a $100 billion business. Hence, an increase in smartphone users and internet penetration is driving growth in F&B e-commerce. Supplier and producer costs will be the key restraints for the food and beverage e-commerce market. These include the costs incurred for order fulfilment; delivery costs; adjusting business resources to dynamic market demand; and last-mile connectivity. Besides, there are the costs of cardboard boxes for packaging, gas, mileage, and driver time to factor in. A report from SAP community indicated that as the penetration of e-commerce increased, the profit margin decreased in 2022. The profit margins decreased from 6.4% to 4.5%. Since the majority of products have a very limited shelf life, the supply chain has to have no gaps, be robust, and have zero resource wastage to achieve profitable margins. Therefore, the costs incurred by the supplier side may restrain the growth of the food and beverage market. With an increase in technology and changing human interaction with any product or service, online shopping and web surfing for Food & Beverage (F&B) products or services is diurnal. This is positively affecting F&B e-commerce. In 2022, there were 2.14 billion online shoppers which accounted for 27% of total world population. 80% of consumers prefer detailed information about purchases and consider this crucial to making buying decisions. Hence, this trend will boost and increase the scope for online food and beverage businesses. In March 2022, Emami Ltd., an Indian manufacturer and seller of personal care products, acquired a 19% stake in TruNative F&B Pvt. Ltd. The acquisition would allow Emami to enter a new business segment. Trunative F&B is a Mumbai-based D2C nutrition company. Major players in the food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market are Amazon Fresh, Peapod, Google Express, Walmart, Pepsi Co., General Mills, Nature Box, Thrive Market, Costco, and Kroger. North America was the largest region in the food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the global food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market. The regions covered in the global food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The food and beverage (F&B) e-commerce market includes revenues earned by entities by fresh, prepared, and packaged foods and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 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 beverages e-commerce market is segmented - 1) By Type: Grocery Delivery And Pickup, DTC Products, Meal Kits and Fresh Ready-To-Eat Meals, Restaurant Meal Delivery 2) By Delivery Channel: Store Pick-Up, Home Delivery 3) By End Users: Households, Businesses