(Food-Beverage-News.Com, May 29, 2018 ) Quinoa belongs to the spinach family Chenopodium genus and is a healthy substitute to a carb- and meat-centric diet. Over the last few years, quinoa foods have emerged as a superfood in the health and wellness food category, especially in the Americas and Europe. Quinoa is the only plant food that possesses all the essential amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements. Furthermore, it can adapt to various ecological environments and climatic conditions. As it is impervious to dry spells, poor soils, and high salinity, quinoa can withstand temperatures ranging from below freezing to 38 degrees Celsius. There are around 120 species of quinoa, and over 1,800 diverse varieties are available, categorized based on the climatic conditions under which this crop grows.
Publisher's analysts forecast the global quinoa seeds market to grow at a CAGR of 26.18% during the period 2016-2020.
Covered in this report The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global quinoa seeds market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated through the sales of quinoa seeds in the key geographical regions.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography: - APAC - Central and South America - Europe - North America - ROW
Publisher's report, Global Quinoa Seeds Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors - Alter Eco - Ancient Harvest - Andean Naturals - Andean Valley - Quinoa Foods Company
Other prominent vendors - Arrowhead Mills - Big Oz - Complejo Industrial y Tecnológico Yanapasiñani SRL - COMRURAL XXI - Highland Farm Foods - Irupana Andean Organic Food - Northern Quinoa - Quinoabol - The British Quinoa Company
Market driver - Rise in recommendations for quinoa by dieticians and health experts - For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge - Issues associated with pesticide residue in quinoa seeds - For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market trend - Growing demand for alternative sources of protein - For a full, detailed list, view our report