Perishable Prepared Food refers to the procedure of producing perishable prepared food including peeled or cut fruits and vegetables, processed food, and prepared meals. Perishable prepared food refers to those foods that are likely to spoil, decay, or become unsafe to consume if not refrigerated or frozen at low temperatures. The main types of perishable prepared food are peeled or cut vegetables fruits and vegetables, processed food, prepared meals, and other perishable prepared food. Peeled or cut fruits and vegetables refer to the fruits and vegetables that are peeled and cut for the easy usage of an individual. These are distributed online and offline and are used in various applications such as confectionery and bakery, jams and preserves, fruit-based beverages, dairy, and others. The perishable prepared food market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides perishable prepared food market statistics, including perishable prepared food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a perishable prepared food market share, detailed perishable prepared food market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the perishable prepared food industry. This perishable prepared food 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 perishable prepared food market size will grow from $110.28 billion in 2022 to $120.5 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. 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 perishable prepared food market size is expected to grow from $165 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.2%. The growth in the perishable prepared food market is due to emerging market growth, an increase in disposable income, and improved earning capacity. An increase in disposable income is expected to propel the growth of the perishable prepared food market going forward. Disposable income refers to the amount of money left to spend and save after income tax has been deducted. Because the increase in disposable income increases the purchasing power of the consumer, which changed the eating habits of the consumer and increased the demand for perishable prepared food. For instance, according to trading economies, a US-based company provides information about economic indicators, exchange rates, and stock market indexes. Disposable Personal Income in India increased the US $ 3017266.44INR Million in 2021 which is US $ 2525496.31 Million in 2020. Therefore, an increase in disposable income is driving the growth of the perishable prepared food market. New technological innovations are the key trend gaining popularity in the perishable prepared food market. Major companies operating in the market are introducing new packaging technologies such as Cascades Fresh to sustain their position in the market. For instance, Cascades, a Canada-based perishable goods packaging company launched Cascades Fresh, which is eco-friendly recycling, hygiene, and packaging solution, this is specifically designed for producers, packers, and retailers, which helps to store perishable prepared food for a long time. In December 2021, Mama Mancini’s, a US-based company that manufactures specialty pre-prepared, frozen, and refrigerated food products acquired T&L Creative Salads, Inc. (“T&L”) and Olive Branch, LLC for a deal amount of $ 14 million. With this acquisition, Mama Mancini’s expands its business all over the US and many parts of the world. Creative Salads, Inc is a US-based company that manufactures premier gourmet food manufacturers' perishable prepared food. Olive Branch, LLC manufactures gourmet foods and specializes in flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Major players in the perishable prepared food market include AdvancePierre Foods, Ready Pac, Reser`s Fine Foods, Taylor Fresh Foods, and Bakkavör Group. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the perishable prepared food market in 2022. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the perishable prepared food market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The perishable prepared food market includes revenues earned by entities by protecting nutrients and getting rid of bad bacteria in salads, sandwiches, and prepared meals. 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 perishable prepared food market is segmented - 1) By Type: Peeled or Cut Vegetables Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Food, Prepared Meals, and Other Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing 2) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline 3) By Application: Confectionery and Bakery, Jams and Preserves, Fruit-based Beverages, Dairy, Other Applications

Frozen foods are defined as foods that are preserved by a freezing process and stored in a freezer at the required temperature before cooking. The main types of frozen food are frozen fruit, juice, vegetables, and frozen specialty foods. Frozen fruits are quickly frozen and packaged under a nitrogen environment after being selected at their height of ripeness. The different users include the food service industry and retail users and are distributed through various channels such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and other distribution channels. The frozen food research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides frozen food statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with frozen food shares, detailed frozen food segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the frozen food industry. This frozen 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 frozen food market grew from $227.01 billion in 2022 to $244.67 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 frozen food market is expected to grow to $317.34 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. The frozen food manufacturing market's growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global GDP growth reached 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021, both according to the IMF. Recovering commodity prices, after a significant decline in the historical period, are further expected to aid the market's growth. Developed economies are also 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. Stable economic growth is expected to increase 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 frozen 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 frozen 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. Frozen food manufacturers are using technologies such as individual quick freezing (IQF) to improve the yield and quality of frozen foods. The IQF method involves transferring the individual food items on a conveyor belt into a blast freezer that quickly freezes the items. With the IQF method, every individual piece of food is frozen separately, as opposed to bulk or block freezing. This method boosts yield by 1.5–3% and results in better quality products with high nutritional value and less wastage. Examples of IQF foods include fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, and peaches, and vegetables such as corn, peas, and green beans. The global IQF vegetable market is expected to reach $2 billion by 2026, thus indicating significant demand for IQF food products in the future. Major companies in the frozen food market include Nestle S.A., Conagra Brands Inc., McCain Foods Limited, Tyson Foods Inc., Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., Nomad Foods Ltd., Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd., BRF S.A., The Kraft Heinz Company, and Alfa SA.B. de C.V. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the frozen food market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the frozen food market. The regions covered in the frozen food market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the frozen 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 frozen food market consists of sales of frozen fruit, frozen juices, frozen vegetables, frozen dinners, entrees, frozen side dishes, frozen pizza, frozen whipped toppings, frozen waffles, frozen pancakes, french toast, and other frozen food. This market does not cover meat products; ice creams and frozen desserts. The companies in the frozen food industry 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 frozen food market is segmented - 1) By Type: Frozen Fruit, Juice, And Vegetable, Frozen Specialty Food 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Other Distribution Channels 3) By User: Food Service Industry, Retail Users Subsegments Covered: Frozen Fruit, Frozen Juice, Frozen Vegetables, Frozen Meals, Other Frozen Specialties

The organic food market consists of sales of organic food and beverages and related services. The production of organic food involves practises that promote ecological balance and aim to conserve biodiversity. These food products do not use any food additives or industrial solvents. The organic food market covered in this report is segmented by product type into organic meat, poultry & dairy, organic fruits & vegetables, organic bread & bakery, organic beverages, organic processed food, and other organic products. It is also segmented by application into conventional retailers, natural sales channels, and others; and by distribution channel into supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, and online stores. The organic food research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides organic food statistics, including organic food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with organic food share, detailed organic food segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the organic food industry. This organic 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 organic food market grew from $259.06 billion in 2022 to $294.54 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. 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 organic food market is expected to grow from $512.01 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 14.8%. Increasing health concerns due to growing number of chemical poisoning cases globally is acting as a driver in the organic food market. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious owing to the harmful effects caused by the presence of chemical pesticides in food products. The toxicity of chemical pesticides in food products can cause cancer, hormone disruption, and birth defects. According to a UN report, around 200,000 people die every year due to the toxic effects of pesticides on food products. This is causing consumers to shift their focus towards organic food products. The low shelf life of organic food and beverages compared to conventional foods and beverage products is restraining the organic food market. For instance, in research conducted by MSNBC, it was reported that the shelf life of organic food products tends to be shorter than conventional produce. Similarly, some researchers found that many organic foods had higher levels of bacteria than conventional products that cause food to spoil. As organic food is not exposed to the same amount of preservatives as conventional food, it tends to be prone to bacteria attacks and has a shorter shelf life. For example, organic food products like turnip greens, mustard greens, and endive have a very short shelf life with a shrinkage percentage of 50%. Thus, high packaging, logistics, and distribution costs to increase shelf life are limiting the growth of the organic food market. Companies in the organic food market are focusing on the introduction of new product categories and varieties. Organic food manufacturers are coming up with new and innovative organic food products in the form of ready-to-eat snacks, cookies, organic tea, pulses, spices, edible flowers, frozen waffles, medical plants, herbs, and organic juices. For example, Lidl, an organic grocery chain, is coming up with 28 new and innovative organic food products to choose from. Similarly, Nestle plans to launch new and innovative organic milk products in India. The organic food market is regulated by authorities such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to ensure a high quality standard of food products is maintained. For instance, EFSA oversees whether labelling is used to mislead consumer on the nutritive proportions of a product in the EU. EFSA performs occasional checks on the nutritional value to check whether correct labelling has been used or not. In order to maintain transparency and effectiveness, regulatory authorities have come up with strict food labelling regulations for the organic food market. Major players in the organic food market are General Mills Inc., Cargill, Inc., Danone, United Natural Foods Inc. and Amy’s Kitchen. North America was the largest region in the organic food market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global organic food market. The regions covered in the global organic food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the organic food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The organic food market consists of sales of crackers, processed drinks, and frozen meals. 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 organic food market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Organic Meat, Poultry & Dairy, Organic Fruits & Vegetables, Organic Bread & Bakery, Organic Beverages, Organic Processed Food, Other Organic Products 2) By Application: Conventional Retailers, Natural Sales Channels, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Store, Specialty Stores, Online Stores

Nitrogen fertilizer are chemical fertilizers produced from sewage or animal waste and nitrogenous materials. Nitrogen fertilizer used to stimulate growth of the plants. The main types of nitrogen fertilizer are urea, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, ammonia, and other nitrogenous fertilizers. Ammonium nitrate is a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, NH4NO3, produced by reacting nitric acid with vaporous ammonia and mainly used in explosives, fertilizers, freezing mixtures, and in the manufacture of nitrous oxide. The forms are liquid, dry, and other forms. The treatments used are soil, foliar, fertigation, and others. The applications involved are cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, and other applications. The nitrogen fertilizer market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides nitrogen fertilizer market statistics, including nitrogen fertilizer industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a nitrogen fertilizer market share, detailed nitrogen fertilizer market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the nitrogen fertilizer industry. This nitrogen fertilizer 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 nitrogen fertilizer market size will grow from $87.48 billion in 2022 to $91.97 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. 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 global nitrogen fertilizer market size is expected to grow from $111.84 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.0%. Globally, governments are investing to uplift the agricultural sector, thereby contributing to the growth in demand for fertilizers. For example, the Indian government announced that urea factories older than 30 years but still producing urea will receive an additional fixed cost of $6.77 (Rs 500). The government also announced 30 urea factories will get fixed costs at a rate of $4.74 (Rs 350) per metric ton. India imports more than 50 lakh ton of urea, worth more than a billion dollars every year. The government initiative aims to boost domestic production of urea and cut imports. Therefore, such initiatives in different countries are expected to promote the agricultural sector, thus driving the fertilizer market. Nitrogen is one of the nutrients that has a significant impact on the pH balance in the soil, determining whether it is alkaline or acidic depending on the type of nitrogen fertilizer used. A pH value indicates how alkaline or acidic a solution is. Crops are developing resistance with the increased usage of nitrogen fertilizers, which, in turn, leads to the deterioration of soil and the environment. Soil acidification, for example, is primarily caused by ammonium nitrogen fertilizers, which are a major contributor to soil erosion by affecting the electrical balance in plants, according to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Australia. Thus, the degradation of soil and the environment by nitrogen fertilizer limits the growth of the market. The urea market is witnessing rapid growth in the fertilizer market as it controls air pollution by catalytic reaction. Urea is an easily water-soluble compound that consists of 46% nitrogen and can be stored, transported, and handled easily. It increases soil productivity and soil nutrients. According to the International Fertilizers Association (IFA), global urea capacity is going to increase by a net of 17 metric tons by volume each year, and the total production is estimated at 226 metric tons by 2021. Thus, the expected increase in the production of urea promotes the sales of nitrogen fertilizer. In September 2021, Yara Suomi Oy, a Finland-based fertilizer company acquired Ecolan Oy for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition marks Yara’s entry into organic fertilizer segment and enables it to contribute to the organic farming as well as the circular economy. Ecolan Oy is a Finland-based company that produces recycled fertilizers including nitrogen fertilizers. Major players in the nitrogen fertilizer market are Yara International, CF Industries Holdings Inc., PJSC Togliattiazot, Nutrien Inc., OCI NV, Coromandel International Ltd., EuroChem Group, Koch Industries Inc., SABIC Group, and Bunge Limited. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nitrogen fertilizer market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global nitrogen fertilizer market. The regions covered in the global nitrogen fertilizers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the nitrogen fertilizer market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The nitrogen fertilizer market consists of the sales of nitrogen fertilizers in forms such as anhydrous ammonia, urea, and urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions. 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 nitrogen fertilizer market is segmented - 1) By Type: Urea, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN), Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulphate, Ammonia, Other Nitrogenous Fertilizers 2) By Form: Liquid, Dry, Other Forms 3) By Treatment: Soil, Foliar, Fertigation, Other Treatments 4) By Application: Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, Other Applications

Soil conditioners refer to soil additives that strengthen the soil's structure. It helps improve the soil condition by boosting aeration, water holding capacity, oxygen penetration, nutrient absorption in the soil, and maintaining the pH level. Soil conditioners unlocks nutrients that have been trapped up in soil surface and clay soils. Organic or inorganic materials, as well as mixtures of synthetic and natural materials, can be used as soil conditioners. Organic soil conditioners contain various components, such as animal waste, compost leftover from cover crops, waste sludge, and others., whereas inorganic soil conditioners include pulverized limestone, slate, gypsum, glauconite, and others. The main types of soil conditioners are gypsum, surfactants, super absorbent polymers, and others (polysaccharide derivatives, bone meal, blood meal, sphagnum moss, and plant extracts). The gypsum soil conditioners refer to the soil conditioners made up of a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate. Gypsum works on various soil types with a wide range of pH levels to prevent and treat sodicity, enhance water penetration, faster seed emergence, and increase the stability of soil organic matter. The dry and liquid soil conditioners are used on sand, silt, clay, and loam soil types. The various crops that it supports include cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, and others. The soil conditioners market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides Soil conditioners market statistics, including soil conditioners industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an soil conditioners market share, detailed soil conditioners market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the soil conditioners industry. This soil conditioners 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 soil conditioners market size grew from $5.6 billion in 2022 to $5.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. 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 soil conditioners market size is expected to grow to $8.21 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.5%. A decrease in the availability of arable land due to industrialization is driving the growth of the soil conditioners market. Arable land refers to the land that is suitable for the cultivation of crops. Land degradation, increasing population, industrialization, urbanization, and others consume the land available for growing crops. Crops cannot be grown on land, which is not fertile, hence soil conditioners are used to improve the soil condition by boosting aeration, water holding capacity, oxygen penetration, nutrient absorption in the soil, and maintaining the pH level. For instance, in 2020, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, land degradation affects more than half of all agricultural land every year, and unsustainable land management practices cost the world an estimated $1 trillion in lost soil services. As a result, existing arable land is under pressure to produce more food by applying soil treatment. Therefore, decrease in the availability of arable land due to industrialization is expected to propel the growth of the soil conditioners market. The strategic partnership is a key trend gaining popularity in the soil conditioner market. Companies operating in the soil conditioners market are partnering with relevant companies to leverage each other's resources and expand into new markets. In May 2022, UPL's Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit, an India-based provider of sustainable agriculture solutions, entered into a partnership with Kimitec’s MAAVi Innovation Center (MAAVi IC). The partnership aims to create and distribute cutting-edge BioSolutions products to support optimum plant growth, increased crop yields, and higher crop quality in the USA. Kimitec’s MAAVi Innovation Center (MAAVi IC) is a Spain-based biotechnology firm committed to commercializing biopesticides, biostimulants, prebiotics, and probiotics for agricultural use. In June 2021, Nutrien Ag Solutions, a Canada-based fertilizers company, acquired Boyer Fertilizer and Pacific Coast Ag for an undisclosed amount. The acquisitions aim at benefiting Boyer and PCA, which also gives owners the chance to remain involved in the merged company in a novel and exciting way. Boyer Fertilizer is a US-based processor, blender, and distributor of branded, specialty, and private label commercial fertilizers. Pacific Coast Ag is a Canada-based company that organizes the application of pre-plant soil supplements, their specific blending, and logistics for vegetable and berry row crops. Major players in the soil conditioners market are BASF, Omnia Specialities Australia, Novozymes, Solvay, UPL, Clariant, Evonik Industries, Eastman Chemical, Aquatrols, ADEKA Corporation, Rallis India Limited, Humintech GmbH, GreenBest Ltd., Grow More, Inc., Geoponics Corp., FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the soil conditioner market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the soil conditioner market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the soil conditioner market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The soil conditioners market consists of sales of organic and inorganic soil conditioners. 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 soil conditioners market is segmented - 1) By Type: Gypsum, Surfactants, Super absorbent polymers, Other Types 2) By Formulation: Dry, Liquid 3) By Soil Type: Sand, Silt, Clay, Loam 4) By Crop Type: Cereals and Grains, Oilseeds and Pulses, Fruits and Vegetables, Other Crop Types

Superfoods offer high nutritional benefits for minimal calories and help with personal health and wellness, preventing disease and sickness. Superfoods are combined with a well-balanced diet to promote heart health, weight loss, improve energy levels, and even reduce the effects of aging. The main superfoods product types are fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, herbs, roots, meat, and other products. Fruits have high fiber and vitamin content, such as apples, avocados, berries, grapes, kiwi, and others. The different applications of superfoods include bakery and confectionery, beverages, supplements, convenience/ready-to-eat foods and other applications, which are distributed through channels such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, online channels, traditional grocery stores, convenience stores, and other distribution channels. The superfoods research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides superfoods statistics, including superfoods industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with superfoods share, detailed superfoods segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the superfoods industry. This superfoods 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 superfoods market size grew from $177 billion in 2022 to $190.48 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 superfoods market size is expected to grow to $256.27 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.7%. The increasing number of health-conscious consumers is significantly driving the growth of the superfoods market. Superfoods have high vitamin and mineral content which boosts the immune system and keeps the body healthy. According to the International Food Information Council's (IFIC) 2020 food and health survey, Americans have a strong interest in becoming more health-conscious, with 43% following a specific diet or eating pattern in 2020, up 38% from 2019. Also, 54% of all consumers cared more about the healthfulness of their food and beverage choices in 2020 than they did in 2010. Hence, the increasing number of health-conscious people is expected to propel the growth of the superfoods market in the forecast period. Personalization in superfoods is a key trend gaining popularity in the superfoods market. Companies are focusing on offering personalized and tailored nutritional superfoods to consumers. For instance, in April 2020, Swiss food company, Nestlé launched a healthy, customizable superfood drink that enables people to personalize healthy superfood drinks, consisting of a digitally connected Q-cup machine and superfood sachets at home or in the office. The superfood sachets are made from ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, roots, and microalgae. Consumers can use a smartphone-based application to personalize drink temperature, explore recipe combinations, access nutritional information, and interact with and share recipes with friends. In 2020, Cambridge Commodities (CC), a US-based global ingredient supplier, acquired the ingredient business of Ultimate Superfoods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Ultimate Superfoods to enlarge its stock holdings from raw and organic superfoods to vegan and dairy proteins, natural extracts, and fruit and vegetable powders. Ultimate Superfoods is a US-based organic superfoods ingredient company. Major players in the superfoods market are Archer Daniels Midland Co., Creative Nature Ltd., Del Monte Pacific Ltd., General Mills Inc., Healthy Truth, Nature Superfoods, Rhythm Superfoods LLC, Superlife Co. Pte. Ltd., OMG! Organic Meets Good, Del Monte Foods, Inc., ADUNA Ltd., Essential Living Foods, Inc., Food Matters International Pvt Ltd., Imlak'esh Organics and Impact Foods International Ltd. North America was the largest region in the superfoods market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the superfoods market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the superfoods market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The superfoods market consists of sales of food items that have high levels of specific nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins, or minerals and extra health benefits. The different types of superfoods included are fruits, vegetables, herbs and roots, meat, grains and seeds, and others. 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 superfoods market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains And Seeds, Herbs And Roots, Meat, Other Products 2) By Application: Bakery And Confectionery, Beverages, Supplements, Convenience/Ready-to-Eat Foods, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Online Channels, Traditional Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, Other Distribution Channels

Crop production is defined as the process of raising crops for domestic and commercial use. The main types of crop production are grain farming, oilseed farming, fruit and nut farming, vegetable farming, general crop farming, greenhouse and nursery, and flowers. A place where plants are grown for transplanting, for use as stock for budding and grafting, or for sale. The farming processes are organic farming and traditional farming. The various applications included food, beverages, and fodder. The crop production market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides crop production market statistics, including crop production industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a crop production market share, detailed crop production market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the crop production industry. This crop production 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 crop production market grew from $5,271.98 billion in 2022 to $5,813.66 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. 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 crop production market is expected to grow to $8,483.55 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.9%. A shortage of labour and increasing demand for advanced agriculture tools in many countries is driving the demand for agriculture robots, or agribots. Agribots are used on farmlands for pruning, weeding, and spraying pesticides and herbicides. They are connected to tractors for spraying water, seeds, pesticides, nutrients, and harvesting. For instance, the Energid Citrus Picking Robot System picks an orange every two seconds from a tree, thus enhancing productivity and thereby limiting the need for agricultural labor. Major companies in the crop production market include Cargill Incorporated, Bayer AG, Bunge Limited, Corteva Inc., UPL Limited, Total Produce plc, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Grupo Amaggi, Olam International, and Seaboard Corporation. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the crop production market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the crop production market. The regions covered in the crop production report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the crop production market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, 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, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The crop production market consists of revenues earned by entities that produce crops including farms, market gardens, and nurseries, primarily engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, or trees and their seeds. This market includes crop sales from mixed farms (e.g. cash crops and livestock together in the same farms). This market excludes processed crop grain products such as flour and other products. This market also excludes the proceeds from the captive (internal) consumption of the crop produce for further processing. 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 crop production market is segmented - 1) By Type: Grain Farming, Oilseed Farming, Fruit And Nut Farming, Vegetable Farming, General Crop Farming, Greenhouse, Nursery, And Flowers 2) By Farming Process: Organic Farming, Traditional Farming 3 ) By Application: Food And Beverages, Fodder Subsegments Covered: Dry Pea And Bean Farming, Wheat Farming, Other Grain Farming, Soybean Farming, Other Oilseed Farming, Orange Groves, Citrus Groves, Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming, Chillies and peppers, Potatoes, Lettuce and chicory, Tomatoes, Cauliflowers and broccoli, Onions, All Other vegetables, Tobacco farming, Sugarbeet farming, Sugarcane farming, Cotton farming, Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, Food Crops Grown Under Cover, Nursery And Floriculture Production

The frozen fruit and vegetable market consists of sales of frozen fruit and vegetables by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that produce frozen and canned fruit and vegetables. This market does not include unprocessed fruit and vegetables, which are part of the agricultural market. The companies in the industry package and distribute their products through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Freezing helps retain the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables. The main types of frozen fruit and vegetable are frozen specialty food manufacturing, frozen fruit juice, and vegetable manufacturing. Frozen specialty food manufacturing refers to products not specified by kind, a catch-all category (10%), the components of which are undefined. The distribution channels are online and offline. The various applications involved are confectionery and bakery, jams and preserves, fruit-based beverages, dairy, and other applications. The global frozen fruit and vegetable market size is expected to grow from $458.36 billion in 2021 to $504.37 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The global frozen fruit and vegetable market size is expected to grow to $641.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. With the increasing demand for quick frozen meals, changes in eating habits of consumers, a rise in urbanization, a growing number of working women, and advances in freezing technologies, the scope and potential of the global frozen fruit and vegetable market are expected to significantly rise in the forecast period. For instance, in 2021, according to World Economic Forum data, a Switzerland-based international non-governmental and lobbying organization, there will be 4 billion people in the global consumer class, with urbanization continuing to rise steadily throughout the next decade. Individual quick freezing (IQF) technology and innovative packaging for frozen foods are the major trends witnessed in the global frozen fruit and vegetable market. Technological advancements are the key trends gaining popularity in the frozen fruits and vegetable market. Major players in the frozen fruits and vegetable market are focused on launching new technologies to meet consumer demand and strengthen their position. For instance, in April 2022, TOMRA Food, a Belgium-based company that develops food processing machines launched TOMRA 5C premium sorting machine using unique biometric signature identification technology for frozen vegetables. This helps in final checks for product quality and food safety with unrivaled accuracy to reduce the risk of product recalls. The sorter in the machine recognizes and removes any extraneous vegetable matter, remaining foreign material, and hard-to-detect product defects. In September 2021, Nomad Foods, a UK-based food company, acquired Fortenova Group’s frozen food business for a deal amount of $641.57 million. Through this acquisition, Nomad Foods is expected to create value for its customers for years to come, building on a solid foundation underpinned by market-leading brands, operational excellence, and a strategic focus on frozen food. Fortenova Group is a Croatia-based company that operates in the frozen food business. Major players in the frozen fruit and vegetable market include Tyson Foods Inc., Nestle SA, Conagra Brands, Kraft Heinz Company, General Mills Inc., McCain Foods, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., and TableMark. The regions covered in the global frozen fruit and vegetable market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the frozen fruit and vegetable market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The global frozen fruit and vegetable market is segmented - 1) By Type: Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing, Frozen Fruit Juice, and vegetable manufacturing 2) By Application: Confectionery and Bakery, Jams and Preserves, Fruit-based Beverages, Dairy, and Others 3) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline