Increasing production of confectionery syrup and chocolates will continue to drive demand of cocoa powder globally. As increasing consumption of the cocoa powder benefits the cardiovascular health, demand for cocoa powder for the production of various food products is expected to remain high. However, concerns about the side effects of consuming cocoa can lead to a decline in sales during the forecast period. According to the report, food & beverage will continue to be a leading segment ... Read more

According to the International Coffee Organization, the global coffee consumption has exhibited a modest growth in the past couple of years. The demand for coffee is increasing in emerging markets, wherein exports are at the forefront of supply chain. In the years to come, coffee will remain as a predominant staple dairy beverage in consumer diets across the globe, but its consumption levels are less likely to attain a new high. Production of coffee is also expected to witness presence of ... Read more

Increase in demand for sour sugar in food industry as an ideal solution to provide instant but mild sourness in products such as soft gums is expected to fuel growth of the sour sugar market in the coming years. Sour sugar not only imparts dry and stable surface appearance but also its slow moisture migration and no loss of surface flavor improve the shelf life of the product. In addition, sour sugar remains white and visually attractive for longer period which in turn increases the ... Read more