Functional Proteins: A Great Source of Energy

Proteins are powerful nutrient and part of every living cell. They play a vital role in almost all body functions right from creating body tissues to producing important hormones. Functional proteins are a complex mixture of biologically active proteins. In other words, such proteins are the ingredients that include biological effects when consumed. For example, raw soybean consists of trypsin inhibitor, an ingredient that helps enhance the ability of human and/or animal body to digest proteins easily. Functional proteins find a wide variety of application in dietary supplements, functional foods, animal nutrition, and functional beverages.

Functional Food/Beverages to be the Major Application Areas

Dietary supplements are predicted to reach $ 2.95 billion by 2025. On the other hand, functional foods and beverages are likely to be the fastest-growing segments. Functional foods led the overall application segment accounting for 29.1 % of the overall share in 2016. Increased importance of nutritional fortification in the food processing industry, as a result of hectic lifestyle, makes consumers to go for new food items fortified with functional proteins. This factor is expected to augment the demand for various innovative functional food products over the coming years. Functional beverages segment is expected to register a healthy growth with a CAGR of 7 % during the estimated period on account of increased importance of protein shakes for weight management.

Wildway LLC recently announced the launch of its new line of functional smoothie mixes that will be presented at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore this year. The new functional beverages are full of probiotics that are created using plant-based adaptogens and herbs for improved body functions. According to the company, their product line is much efficient and effective than other protein powders. FrieslandCampina; Saputo Ingredients APC Inc.; Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.; Kerry Group; and Glanbia PLC are some of the key companies in the global market.

Market Overview

Based on a report published by Grand View Research, Inc.; the global functional protein market is predicted to reach USD 7.45 billion by 2025 growing at a CAGR of 7.5 % from 2017 to 2025. Increased demand for nutraceuticals due to rising diet and health consciousness is predicted to be the key factor driving the growth of the global market.

In-Depth Research Report On Functional Protein Market:

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/functional-protein-market

Functional Ingredients to offer Healthy and Nutritious Food and Beverages

Growing necessity for food of high-nutritive value owing to rising health concerns is anticipated to spur demand for functional ingredients. These natural ingredients possess essential properties such as health promotion and energy boosting, which are likely to prevent consumers from harmful diseases.

Functional Ingredients 

New Vegan Snack to Offer High Protein and Fiber

Major product variants of functional ingredients are polydextrose, rice protein, maltodextrin, pectin, probiotics, modified starch, omega-3, omega-6, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and protein hydrolysate. In the coming years, rice protein segment is likely to contribute for maximum revenue generation owing to its health benefits. Rice protein can be derived from both white as well as brown rice where white rice comprises of 2% fat, 8% protein, and 90 % carbohydrates. High nutritive value of rice protein is likely to spur its demand over whey and soy protein.

Considering the rising demand, most food and beverages companies are introducing new products rich in rice protein.  For instance, Dough Bar recently launched Crispy Bars containing 15 grams of protein and nine grams of fiber. In addition, this new healthy snack is gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and infused with fairy dust. It is expected to be available in chocolate and original flavor offering enough sweet and marshmallowy taste.

The global functional ingredients market is likely to value USD 96.1 billion by 2026, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Shifting focus on collaboration of food products with vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts can spur market growth in the coming years. Increasing disposable income coupled with growing number of urban residents can foster market growth. Growing efforts to develop favorable environment for incorporation of functional ingredients in beverages and food items can impel growth of the market in the coming years. Increasing adoption of healthy and high-nutritive value food owing to growing health awareness is expected to propel market growth during the forecast period (2017 to 2026).

Some of the prominent companies operating in the market for functional ingredients are Golden Grain Group Limited, FMC Corporation, Omega Protein Corporation, Ingredion Incorporated, and NutriBiotic.

In-Depth Research Report On Functional Ingredients Market:

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/functional-ingredients-market

Canned Seafood – A Must-Have for Health-Conscious Consumers

Canned fish are processed foods sealed in a tight container to preserve its shelf life. Preservation techniques are used to prevent spoilage bacteria which produce bad odors associated with fish. Health benefits associated with canned food such as improved immunity, improved eyesight, and better bone strength are expected to influence consumer tastes.

Concerns of high mercury levels within such foods have led to regulatory agencies placing certain seafood on a blacklist for consumption. In light of this, certain companies are developing analysis methods to detect high mercury levels in fish and protect consumers from food poisoning. In February 2018, Safe Catch managed to raise USD 5 million from private investors to weed out contaminated fish through its rigorous testing methods and launch a new line of canned seafood items for public consumption.

Immunity-Enhancing Food

Tuna, salmon, sardines, prawns, shrimp, other fish, and other seafood are product segments in the canned seafood market.

The canned tuna segment is expected to account for 47.5% of the market by 2025 owing to its high protein content and other nutrients that purportedly improve the immune system. High production of canned tuna in Asia Pacific and high use of the product in making packaged meal mixes, casseroles, and salads in the U.S. are factors expected to augur demand of the segment.

The canned sardines segment is projected to exhibit a 5% CAGR revenue-wise from 2017 to 2025 due to health benefits of the product and availability on ecommerce stores. Marketing campaigns by local players to change customer tastes in domestic markets is expected to boost segment growth.

Market Insights

The global canned seafood market is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 27.8 billion by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to exhibit a 3.2% CAGR from 2017 to 2025 due to high demand for exotic fish by consumers. Rising demand for processed seafood is predicted to drive market growth from 2014 to 2025 (forecast period).

Health benefits of seafoods, expendable income of consumers, and changing cooking habits are factors projected to influence market demand. Government policies eliminating tariffs on fish in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan is anticipated to act as a fillip to market growth. Key market players include Wild Planet Foods Inc.; Thai Union Frozen Products; Bumble Bee Foods, LLC; and American Tuna, Inc.

In-Depth Research Report On Canned Seafood Market:

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/canned-seafood-market