Agriculture and Nutrition

Crop quality and quantity are influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. Abiotic factors include soil composition, salinity, acidity, temperature, drought, pollution, humidity, rain, wind, and ultraviolet radiation. Stress caused by unfavorable conditions significantly reduces harvest yields, as plants respond to such conditions by using their energ...

Food packaging is a relatively new domain. Only a few decades ago, the most commonly used packaging material was brown paper. Even about 60 years ago, butter, bacon, and biscuits were sold without packaging. Grocers weighed the quantities customers wanted and wrapped the food well enough for it to be transported home safely. Motor and industrial oi...

There is growing demand for phytonutrient rich products globally, and increasing awareness for health & wellness among older & younger population has led to advancements in extraction technologies by ingredient manufacturers. This has resulted in constant innovations with novel extracts across different ingredient types. These factors will stimulat...

This Growth opportunity series investigates the trends in the North American food and beverage market, identifies companies that are taking advantage of these trends via innovations, and consequently highlights opportunities that still exist in the market. Globally, there is now a holistic approach to tackling health related issues by managing die...

This research study provides a detailed overview of the commodity and specialty cooking oils and fats market in North America, Brazil, and Latin America. The demand for oils and fats has increased in processed food, food service, and home cooking usage in emerging country markets due to higher disposable income and busy lifestyles triggering the ap...

California is in the midst of one of its worst droughts in recent history, which is taking a significant toll on local farmers. Little to no rain since 2011 has drained groundwater levels to record lows, and the snow caps of the Sierra Nevada mountains have receded to the brink of disappearance. This has led to a considerable need for new enabling ...

This research covers the US food and beverages market. It provides details of the food chain and the need for regulations across the food chain, with deep dives into regulatory rules and their implications. Due to high rates of recall of food products in recent times owing to contamination, the government has come up with strict guidelines to preve...

The high degree of competition in the global beverage market means that beverage manufacturers need to stay innovative. This is something that can sometimes squeeze short-term margins. This study focuses on the global beverage product market with a base year of 2015 and a forecast period of 2016 to 2020. The product segments included in this review...

Ready-to-eat meals are perishable products with a shelf life of 2 to 24 weeks. Convenience and increasing urban population and women work force are the key factors driving market growth. Health-conscious consumers prefer low-salt and less processed foods. Consumers have a perception that ready-to-eat meal products are over processed for better shel...