Agriculture and Nutrition

The varying population pattern and changing lifestyle of consumers have made their impact in driving the market growth of vitamin and mineral ingredients in the United States. Changing food habits, lack of physical activity, and an increasing number of people involved in sedentary jobs have amplified the incidence of lifestyle related complications...

This study covers the state of the global omega-3 ingredients market in terms of market size, growth, competitive environment, and the key challenges facing omega-3 ingredient suppliers in 2012 and 2013. Microalgae-based omega-3 ingredients are also examined in depth, and the market growth for each segment is forecasted. The base year is 2012 with ...

The Western European agricultural market is strongly driven by the increased requirement of food for the growing population. New regulations and reforms enforced by the EU council, Parliament, and Commission on the manufacturing of fertilizers, carbon foot print, safety of the environment, and environmental benefits of crops diversification are the...

The global interest in India is still going steady in spite of competitors from South East Asian countries, Africa and Latin America. This is powered by recent innovations in healthcare, information technology, automation& electronics and chemical markets. This report highlights the key trends and the innovation climate in these industries in Indi...

This research study offers analysis of the North American plant health improvement agents (PHIA) market. The total market is swayed by activity in the synthetic fertilizer segment. Fluctuating pricing and varying planting patterns have an intrinsic effect on micronutrients and, to a smaller extent, plant growth regulators. Due to a decade of slim m...

The global alcohol ingredients market is expected to experience steady growth over the forecast period. Growth is expected to be driven by a combination of new trends in emerging economies and changing demand patterns in developed markets. Innovation remains a major competitive factor in this market, while alcohol manufacturers also try to minimize...

23 May 2014  |  Africa

Overview of the Maize and Sugar Cane Markets in South Africa and Other Selected African Countries

African GM Crop Cultivation Remains Limited in the Short to Medium Terms

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This market insight provides an overview of maize production and agro-processing in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, and sugar cane production and agro-processing in South Africa and Egypt. The current and potential expansion of genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa is also discussed, highlighting the challenges in its adop...

This research service provides a detailed quantitative analysis of the dietary supplements market in the United States by product type, product category, and target health conditions, in terms of market revenue size and growth. The geographic scope of this study is the United States. The base year for the study is 2013, with market history since 20...

This study discusses the growth factors of vitamins and minerals as dietary supplements and fortified foods. Changing food habits, lack of physical activity, and an increase in sedentary jobs have accelerated the incidence of lifestyle-related complications such as obesity. In turn, a trend toward disease prevention has spurred demand for dietary s...