A rich source of antioxidants, cottonseed oil is perhaps one of the oldest cooking oils used in the US. Extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant, the oil is often compared to sunflower, soybean, and canola oil in terms of its chemical composition. Though in the recent times, with the emergence of GM cottonseeds,…
The global duck meat market by revenue in 2016 was valued at $8.98 billion and is expected to reach a value of about $11.23 billion in the next five years. The global duck meat market is expected to grow at a steady pace driven by the demand for processed and packaged foods among consumers. Nutritional…
Use of soybean meal is fast becoming a major source of protein across many commercial industries. Manufacturers of animal feed prefer soybean meal as a primary ingredient over corn and others. Protein in soy meal for animals is ideal because of its excellent amino acid composition and high level of digestibility. Top producers of soy…
‘Organic,’ the word in itself make us feel safe, right? Yes, it indeed does and the growing awareness about the benefits of organic food is driving a multimillion dollar industry. Unsurprisingly, like many organic foods and beverages, organic coffee is denoted as being ‘safer’ than its non-organic variant and is already a favorite amongst its…
Organic is the new ‘cool’ – not just for your health, but for businesses as well. Be it your fruits and vegetables, or the cotton with which your shirt is spun – the world is adopting eco-friendly products across every aspect of its life. And guess which other industry is treading the organic path? It’s…
Betting all your chips on the next cooking oil staple? Your smart money should be on Canola oil, a less fancied option when compared to Olive oil, however a commodity that’s fast turning into a favorite with the producers, customers and commercial end-users such as restaurants and food processing plants. Why? Read on. A Crusader…
Coconut water is a popular fruit juice drink among consumers in tropical countries. Packaged coconut water is made by extracting the liquid from selected tender coconuts. It is packed in food-grade cans, PET bottles or cartons. Coconut water has emerged as a popular ready-to-drink healthy beverage. In the last couple of years, the demand for…
Rising demand for nutritious products, tied with increasing disposable income especially in developing countries has fueled the growth of the peanut butter market. Changing lifestyles coupled with a shift towards the intake of ‘convenient’ food are factors that are expected to drive the peanut butter industry in the next five years of the adult population…
Over the past few years, the term halal has emerged to comprise a range of hygienic and high-quality meat products, food and ingredients, along with personal care, cosmetics, and leather goods. Halal is an Arabic term meaning permissible or lawful, its contradictory is haram, that signifies unlawful or prohibited. These expressions govern the daily activities…
There has been a major shift in consumers eating habits as they look for options that score high on convenience. Owing to this trend, the demand for RTD beverages and on the go products are slowly gaining popularity. The worldwide market for package condensed milk is expected to moderately grow past the 3% mark in…
