Commercial Seeds; Alchemy of Genetic Code and Agricultural Diversity

21st May 2019: Commercial seeds have gained lucrative opportunities owing to its extensive crop yield and increasing demand due to increase in world population. These offer better uniformity, enhanced color, improved flavor, and disease resistance to the cultivated plants. Rise in disposable income, rapid urbanization, and ongoing development of the agricultural sector will drive demand for commercial seeds during the forecast period (2019-2025).

Modern Plant Breeding Is Set to Develop Seed Varieties

Biotechnology has advanced a step further and has gained agricultural sustainability in terms of increased crop yield for both hybrid and GM seeds. Crops grown from hybrid germination are incapable of producing seeds that can be further used to grow a similar variety of plants; in other words, the plants don’t grow true to their type. This has been attributed as a challenge to the industry’s growth. 

A large number of vegetable and spices crops have been hybridized. For instance, cucumber seeds are hybridized using hand pollination and cross-pollination techniques. Furthermore, Nuclear and cytoplasmic sterilizing technologies have become popular in China, India, and Thailand. Such initiatives have taken into account the requirements of developing countries, where the farmers can save, reforest, and exchange seeds that are integral to food sovereignty and security. 

Market Insights:

In an attempt to maximize profitability and farmer services, some of the enterprises have now extended their product line to include other crops such as maize, beans, cassava, and sweet potatoes. The aim of releasing crop variety is to enhance overall productivity, production, and anchor to food security. Projects like Agricultural Revolution for Africa (AGRA) and Program for Agricultural Seed Systems (PASS) have intensified efforts to quicken the pace of crop research to release new varieties of hybrid seeds. Africa Rice Program has added a new dimension to the system by introducing high yielding varieties into the seed multiplication system. In 2016, Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) harvested 50 variety of potatoes as a result of their collaboration with researchers of University of Wisconsin-Madison, aiming to preserve potato genetic diversity, eradicate infections, and to offer high quality seed potatoes. Each year, southeastern and southern France grows commercial oilseed rape crops in isolation with a minimum rotational gap of seven years. This has ensured the ecological balance and has also implemented purity protocol throughout the germination process, thus maintaining high seed standards. In addition to germination, players are incorporating advanced technologies like DNA-fingerprinting and chromatography to bring in state-of-the-art products into the Commercial Seeds market.

Food Packaging Equipments Market Worth USD 60.40 Billion By 2025

5th March 2019: Food packaging equipment is a type of machine that can be used in manufacturing facilities to pack food products. Packaging machine and style are likely to depend on shelf life and nature of food product. Highly perishable products such as meat are expected to be vacuum packed as it can extend their shelf life. Similarly, food products like biscuits are likely to require machine that can create store huge quantity of food items and pack them together in one bundle. 

Hence, food manufacturers can select machine according to their requirement.

New Filling Machine to Offer High Productivity

Major product variants of food packaging equipment are cartooning, case packaging, filling & dosing, wrapping & bundling, form-fill-seal, and others. Filling and dosing segment is anticipated to witness significant market share in coming years. These machines can be used in wide range of applications related to packaging of food products. Filling method is likely to be based on nature of the product including liquid and solid. Launch of advanced machines by manufacturing companies are anticipated to propel product demand. For instance, Jet Technologies recently launched new filling and dosing machine called llpra Fill Seal R12/4 Tronic. This machine is likely to offer high productivity owing to high speed rotary filler and sealer. Food manufacturers can use 12 different stations for different purposes. The machine can be customized in terms of filling volume, type of doser, and dosing location, and speeds to match manufacturer’s requirement. 

Market Insights

The global food packaging equipment market is anticipated to reach USD 60.40 billion by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing need for packaged, convenient, and processed food products is expected to influence market growth. Increasing R&D investments by manufacturing companies to maintain quality of equipment is anticipated to propel growth of market in coming years. Rising awareness among consumers regarding nutritional value of food and hygiene can augment market growth. In addition, growing demand for confectionary, poultry, bakery, dairy, and seafood products can drive the market. Stringent government regulations associated with manufacturing processes and materials coupled with product standardization and secure work environment can stimulate market growth during the forecast period (2014 to 2025). 

Some of the leading companies operating in the market for food packaging equipment are Bosch Packaging Technology GmbH, GEA Group, MULTIVAC Group, Coesia S.p.A., and ARPAC LLC.

Low-fat Yogurt: A Healthy Addition to Daily Diet

Low-fat yogurt is a low-calorie dairy product that is produced by bacterial fermentation of skim or low-fat milk. This type of yogurt is a rich source of proteins and healthy nutrients like calcium, zinc, and B vitamins. Low-fat yogurt offers numerous health benefits such as:

• Moisturized and healthier skin

• Weight loss

• Improved immune and digestive system

• Protection against osteoporosis

• Improved heart health

• Reduced risks of high blood pressure

Constant Innovations Continue to Drive Flavored Low-Fat Yogurt Type Segment

There three types of low-fat yogurt including fruit, flavored, and plain. Among all the major types, flavored low-fat yogurt is the most dominant type. Flavors yogurt has an improved texture, aroma, and taste. Vanilla, chocolate, mint, and coffee are the most widely available flavors. Various health benefits associated with the consumption of flavored yogurt are the key factors driving the demand for this product type.

In addition, rising demand for organic, flavored food items is also expected to contribute toward the increased demand for flavored yogurt. Many international dairy firms are constantly introducing innovative flavored low-fat yogurt products to meet the constantly evolving demands of consumers. For example, Chobani LLC recently launched a new product called Chobani Smooth. The new product is a low-fat flavored yogurt that contains double the amount of proteins and 20% less sugar than other products. The new yogurt is available in five flavors including blueberry, peach, and vanilla.

Market Overview

According to a recent report by Grand View Research, Inc.; the worldwide low-fat yogurt market is anticipate to expand at a healthy CAGR of around 10.4% over the forecast years (2014 to 2025). High awareness levels about the health benefits offered by low-fat yogurt along with growing production of attractive products are expected to boost the global market expansion over the next few years. Wallaby Yogurt Company, Inc.; Rainy Lanes Dairy Foods Ltd.; General Mills, Inc.; Jalna Dairy Foods Pty. Ltd.; and Tillamook Dairy Co Op. are some of the prominent companies in the global market.

In-Depth research report on low fat yogurt market click the link below:

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/low-fat-yogurt-market