Agriculture and Nutrition

This Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features innovations in gluten-free food. The need to address issues regarding sensitiveness to gluten, the advantages of gluten-free food have drawn the industry’s attention toward this topic. This TOE depicts industry challenges faced by gluten-free food and profiles innovations addressing those challenges. Th...

The aim of this research study from Frost & Sullivan's Food Ingredient Database is to provide an analysis of the global probiotics market at the retail level and the ingredient level globally by end application, in terms of current market revenue size and growth. The geographic scope of this study is Global with additional segmentation by the prima...

Coatings are used in the food processing industry to protect surfaces from extreme temperatures and long operation cycles. Coatings that offer anti-stick properties to enable ease of content release from molds help to improve plant efficiency and product quality. In addition, there is a rising need to ensure food safety of processed food. Increase ...

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE depicts methods for improve cheese production in a cost-effective manner. The innovations profiled include an environment friendly cheese production method using less milk; using starches for producing high-quality, yet affordable processed cheese; and plant-based vegan cheese. The Industrial Biopro...

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum is one of the major ingredients widely used in food industry as thickener, stabilizer, and viscosity modifier in a large number of different types of foods including ice cream, frozen foods, and beverages. Non-food application of CMC includes its usage in formulations for cleaning products such as dete...

This Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features innovations using insect proteins for animal feed. Insect proteins are gaining preference as protein replacements due to their low carbon footprint, simpler infrastructure and regulatory requirements, and lower cost compared to using conventional protein sources. The profiles featured in this TOE edition a...

The encapsulation industry is gaining prominence due to rising needs for functional food products. As newer active ingredients are encapsulated within a wide range of shell materials, stakeholders are focusing on increasing shelf life, bioavailability, and targeted delivery. However, the high cost of food encapsulation technologies, equipment and r...

The six major economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) account for 96% of the ASEAN food and beverage (F&B) market. The ASEAN-6—which includes Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines—is a key growth area in the greater Asia-Pacific region. This market insight examines the major trends in the...

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 ...