Global Food Ingredients Market Report: 2015 Edition - With Forecast, Trends 2016, Demand, Growth, Analysis
"Global
Food Ingredients Market Report: 2015 Edition"
The Report covers current Market Trends, Analysis, Forecast, Review,
Share, Size, Growth, Effect.
Description-
A
number of ingredients contribute in various functions in the
preparation of a variety of foods. Overall food ingredient industry
is broadly classified into two segments namely; bulk ingredient and
specialty food ingredient, which further can be segmented into
preservatives, sweeteners, color additives, flavors and spices,
flavor enhancers, fat replacers, nutrients, emulsifiers, acidulants
and leavening agents.
Specialty
food ingredients are sold in smaller volumes as additives which are
often key determinants of an F&B product’s desired taste,
appearance, nutritional properties and functionality. On the other
hand, bulk ingredients are processed commodities which are sold in
large volumes.
Food
ingredients are primarily segmented into following types:
Traditionally, salt was the main ingredient to be used for the
preservation of meats and fish, followed by different herbs and
spices to improve the flavor of foods whilst fruits were preserved
with sugar, and cucumbers were pickled with the help of vinegar.
Unlike the ancient times, the contemporary consumers can opt from a
wide variety of food products that are available in different
flavors, colors, with high nutritional values. Food ingredients are
primarily sold to the producers of prepared food, beverage, dairy,
bakery, meat and fish and confectionery that include large food
manufacturing companies as well as medium-sized companies.
The
key factors driving growth of the global food ingredient industry
include escalating global population, changing demographics and
growing demand for packaged food and beverages. Some of the
noteworthy trends and developments of this industry include launch of
innovative and novel products, increasing acceptance of natural
ingredients, growing awareness towards health and wellness, food
safety, flavors and convenience, and rising demand from emerging
economies. However, the growth of the industry is being hindered by
rising intense research requirements and stringent regulations along
with various health hazards associated with food additives.
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