Global Food Processing Industry – Current Trends
                     Global Food Processing Industry – Current Trends
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Food processing is in vogue since times immemorial and initially, the activity 
involved fermenting, slaughtering and using salt for food preservation. With the 
passage of time, the process of canning got introduced into the realm (of food 
processing). The contemporary food processing, as we know today, started about 
hundred years back where, along with canning, usage of preservatives & artificial 
sweeteners was brought into the avenue.
Current trends in global food processing industry
The present worldwide food processing industry is experiencing consistent growth 
and is characterized by fierce competition between various entities operating in the 
sector. This competition is primarily attributable to the fact that the consumers now 
are more particular about safety and quality of food than ever before. 
Additionally, the aforementioned growth of the industry (food processing) is chiefly 
due to the fact that, people are now giving more preference to processed food and 
not the one that is cooked at home. This, again, is due to the hectic pace of modern-
day existence.
The increase in income of people is responsible for the growth in food processing 
sector, too. Here, the constantly rising world population is also a pivotal aspect.
On a global basis, the value of food processing sector is approximately $ 2 trillion, 
with operations being carried out by more than 400,000 players. 
Many market experts have come out with a key prediction for the overall global 
industry (food processing), for the succeeding two years. When the entire sector is 
viewed, the segment of baby food is the one that shall markedly grow, especially 
when compared with the past. It is unsurprising!
Nowadays in most of the families, both the parents are working and they are hence 
bogged down with paucity of time, to prepare baby food in the conventional 
manner. Here, the food that is processed with all the safety norms is what that 
comes to the rescue.
The following points throw light on few of the challenges that the modern food 
processing industry is entailed to address:
 Fluctuations of economic conditions
 Climatic conditions
 The presence of a supply chain that is more complicated than ever before
 Strategic agreements between various big players
 A drastic increase in exports as well as imports, in developing economic zones
Top zones of the world food processing industry
As per the current available data, the European Union is the leading zone of the 
globe, constituting about 44 percent of entire global production. Similarly, the 
second position is occupied by the United States, with the corresponding figure 
standing at around 20%. By accounting for approximately 19% of the worldwide 
turnover, China is holding the number three position.
Region-wise projections
These are some region-wise projections for the food processing sector:
 The European Union, which already is the leading zone with regard to 
production, is expected to maintain its top position for next few years. The 
increased awareness among people on the healthy ingredients used in food 
processing is the main reason for that.
 In the next 5 years, the food processing sector of Asia Pacific will grow at a rate 
that is without a precedent in its track record.
 Similarly, the rapid urbanization combined with increase in average income of the 
people is going to propel the growth of the sector, in the markets of Asia Pacific 
zone.
 When the region of North America is taken into consideration, much growth is 
not estimated, over the ensuing few years. The stringent regulations by the 
authorities, coupled with the fact that the food processing market of the zone has 
already been saturated, is responsible for this scenario.
 The corresponding situation of Latin America is anticipated to be diametrically 
opposite to that of North America, in following 5 years. Here, in all likelihood, 
Brazil will be the leading market, thanks to the outstanding surge in demand for 
processed foods. 
There has been a constant improvement in the quality of life in several countries of 
Africa and Middle East. Many factors have brought about this positive trend, with 
not the least among them being globalization. This, in turn, will ensure that the food 
processing sector of the region invariably develops at a noteworthy pace.
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