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2023  begins, a year that promises new and interesting trends in the food and beverage industry, driven by technological innovations and the consumers growing demand for new flavor experiences, greater transparency, and healthier products. While last year was all about unicorn food, glitter lattes and broccoli coffee, this year, non-dairy ice cream, plant-based proteins, Asian spices & cuisines are expected to be huge. The food experts opine that in 2023 will stand out the simple and natural ingredients made with unprocessed and real products. In view of the emerging health food fad, we foresee the following diet & nutrition trends to be trendsetters in the months & years to come: Organic foods People have grown extremely health conscious and realized the benefits of eating natural food, especially organic, non-processed and genetically modified food. The focus is now on fresh, seasonal and local produce. Plant-based proteins The vegan food trend has not seen a momentu...

The outbreak of corona virus has had significant impact not only on public health worldwide, but also on all stages of the supply chain and value chain of various industries. The food & beverage is one such industry that is currently experiencing impacts due to this global pandemic. China, the COVID-19 pandemic’s first epicenter is home to the largest number of corona virus cases i.e. 82,830, and deaths, 4633, in 2020 to date. The very fact that China is amongst the largest markets for food & beverage business for many countries places the global food industry in a vulnerable situation. The differential impact of this rapid spreading COVID-19 on Global food & beverage industry & each stage of its value chain can be well calibrated on the lines of the affected workforce at industrial level, staple food supply (agricultural produce, food ingredients, intermediate food products), trade & logistics, demand-supply volatility and variable consumer demand at foodservic...

Maize prices are on the boil on reports of the lower crop in the Kharif 2018 season. With the prices at an all-time high, the poultry-feed and starch industries, which rely heavily on this grain, are facing tough times. Shortage of raw material has led to high production costs and under-utilization of capacities with the starch industry fearing the shutting down of plants. The maize crop has been hit by drought and pests leading to the shortage.  Maize, popularly known as corn is one of the emerging food cash crops & third largest cereal in the country after rice and wheat. As per the second advance estimates of kharif production released by the government in February, production of maize is expected to be 27.80 million tonnes in 2018-19, down from the previous year’s 28.72 million tonnes. The infestation of the dreaded pest Fall Army Worm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda), coupled with weak monsoon rains witnessed in key producing States such as Karnataka and Telangana h...

Top Food Trends for 2019 2019 begins, a year that promises new and interesting trends in the food and beverage industry, driven by technological innovations and the consumers growing demand for new flavor experiences, greater transparency, and healthier products. While last year was all about unicorn food, glitter lattes and broccoli coffee, this year, non-dairy ice cream, plant-based proteins, Asian spices & cuisines are expected to be huge. The food experts opine that in 2019 will stand out the simple and natural ingredients made with unprocessed and real products. In view of the emerging health food fad, we foresee the following diet & nutrition trends to be trendsetters in the months & years to come: Organic foods People have grown extremely health conscious and realized the benefits of eating natural food, especially organic, non-processed and genetically modified food. The focus is now on fresh, seasonal and local produce. Plan...

Sesame seeds production has been increasing over the years along with its demand.  The edible oilseeds coming in the assorted range of white, black & brown are one of the most favored crops to farmers for its resistance to withstand unfavorable weather conditions & grow with minimum attention. Growing popularity of  sesame seeds  as a functional ingredient in several foods on account of its ability to facilitate digestion and reduce hypertension is a key driving factor in the market. Furthermore, the rising application of the product as an anti-oxidant in various pharmaceutical formulations is expected to drive growth to the Indian sesame seeds market in the years to come. Indian Sesame Seeds Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints Market Drivers: Call for Natural & Clean-Label Ingredients:  Changing consumer consumption patterns & increasing health awareness are driving growth & innovation to the varieties of sesame seeds. Sesame T...