(Food-Beverage-News.Com, October 10, 2017 ) According to the report Middle East and Africa Fruit & Vegetable Processing Enzymes Market, published by Market Data Forecast, the Market was worth USD 2.26 billion in 2016 and is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 7.7%, to reach USD 3.29 billion by 2021. Any method or set of techniques used to transform raw materials into marketable products ready to be consumed is called food processing. Processed fruit and vegetables include canned, frozen, dried fruits and vegetables.
Several processing enzymes such as amylase and pectinase are used in food and beverage industries to increase the productivity and perform the necessary biochemical reactions. The enzymatic action on fruits and vegetables make them easy to liquify and extract juices, nectar or pulps from them. Partially liquefies fruits and vegetables uses few resources and less time to process. They are also used in wine and beverage production to extract stable concentrated juices from fruits.
Increase in demand for convenience foods which are readily available for consumption, importance of enzymes in various biochemical reactions and enhancing the quality of products in food and beverage industries are driving the market. Advances in biotechnology increasing the production of enzymes from various microorganisms and health benefits associated with the consumption of processed fruits and vegetables are driving the market. Strict regulations on packaging conditions such as pH and temperature and high R&D costs are restricting the market growth.
The Middle East and Africa Fruit & Vegetable Processing Enzymes Market is segmented on the basis of type, application, product type, form, source and region. On the basis of type of enzymes, the market is segmented into Amylase, Pectinase, Protease, Cellulase and other enzymes. Pectinase segment holds the largest market share in this segment as it is most commonly used enzyme in fruit juice industry. On the basis of application, the market is segmented into fruits and vegetables. On the basis of product types, the market is segmented into Juices, wines and ciders, pastes and purees and others.
Based on form, the market is segmented into liquid and powder forms. Both forms are almost equally preferred in various industries. The source of enzymes is segmented into bacteria and fungi. Fungi such as yeast are widely used in various processing industry but genetically modified bacteria are used for certain enzyme production.
The fruit and vegetable processing enzymes market is analyzed under Middle East and Africa regions. The market is steadily growing in this region due to the investments of several private multinational companies in this region to expand their market. Also, developed countries of these regions are also increasing focus on food and beverage sector, increasing the demand for processed foods resulting in increase in demand for processing enzymes.
Key players in fruit and vegetable processing enzymes market are E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Associated British Foods Plc, Novozymes A/S, Group Soufflet, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Biocatalysts, Amano Enzyme Inc., Sunson Industry Group and Advanced Enzymes.
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