Research and Markets: Food Preservatives Market - Global Industry Analysis 2014-2020 with BASF, Cargill, Celanese & Chr Hansen Dominating

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d7r73v/food) has announced the addition of the "Food Preservatives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering.

The global food preservatives market was valued at USD 2,000 million in 2013 and is estimated to reach USD 2,560 million by 2020 in terms of revenue. The market in terms of revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2014 to 2020.

Food preservatives are ingredients, which are added with the end food item to prevent food spoilage due to microbial growth or by chemical changes. In general, preservation is done in two ways; natural preservation with the help of natural food preservatives, and chemical preservation with the help of synthetic or chemical food preservatives.

Most food items contain enzymes, alcohols and acids which make the food item to lose its characteristics over time. In addition, some environmental factors including heat also effects the food items and helps microorganism to grow. With the help of food preservatives, both natural and synthetic, the food manufacturers makes the food item to sustain its desirable characteristics and can improve the shelf life.

The global food preservatives market is expected to witness growth due to increasing demand for food items with extended shelf life and increasing demand for natural and organic food products. Another factor which is helping the market to grow is increasing public awareness towards food safety.

Among the different regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW, North America held the largest market share of 36.5% in 2013, followed by Asia Pacific. In 2013 Asia Pacific held the market share of 30.6%. This trend is expected to be the same over the forecast period. It is estimated that North America would be the largest market for the food preservatives in 2020, followed by Asia Pacific.

The key players dominating the market for the food preservatives are, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Celanese Corporation, Chr Hansen A/S among others.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Preface

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Food Preservatives Market - Industry Analysis

Chapter 4 Food Preservatives Market- Product Segment Analysis

Chapter 5 Food Preservatives Market - Function Segment Analysis, 2013-2020

Chapter 6 Food Preservatives Market- Application Analysis, 2013 - 2020

Chapter 7 Food Preservatives Market- Regional Analysis, 2013 - 2020

Chapter 8 Company Profiles

- BASF SE

- Cargill, Incorporated

- Celanese Corporation

- Chr. Hansen A/S

- Corbion N.V.

- DuPont

- JEY'S F.I. INC.

- Kerry Group

- Koninklijke DSM N.V.

- The Archer Daniels Midland Company

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