Monday, 18 March 2019

Cloud Telephony Service Market | Report Highlights The Competitive Scenario With Impact Of Drivers And Challenges 2026

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research  the global cloud telephony services market is expected to reach a value of US$ 41,768.3 Mn by 2026 on account of cost reductions compared to traditional telephony systems. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 17.2% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Increasing demand for enterprise mobility, mobile workforce, and multiple benefits offered by cloud telephony services are encouraging their higher adoption. In addition, rising penetration of mobile devices is boosting the global demand for cloud telephony services.

Europe is anticipated to be a rapidly expanding region of the market, followed by Asia Pacific during the forecast period. Cloud telephony services are being increasingly adopted across different industry verticals around the globe. Increase in the implementation of IP networks, Internet bandwidths, and improvement in the quality of services offered by telecommunication providers are further contributing to the expansion of the cloud telephony services market.

Adoption of cloud telephony services in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is increasing mainly due to cost efficiency as well as limited capital investment required for deploying network systems as compared to traditional network services. The advancements in technology and addition of multiple features to IP phones have attracted business customers to migrate to IP networks.

The cloud telephony services market can be segmented based on deployment, enterprise size, network, application, industry, and region. There is high demand for cloud telephony services from multiple industry verticals including BFSI, telecom and IT, health care, retail, government, media & entertainment, education, and others (transportation and manufacturing). The IT and telecom segment held a prominent share in cloud telephony services market in 2017 and is also expected to show sustainable expansion during the forecast period.


Rapid expansion of the BPO industry and fast growth in network services developments such as VoIP services and IP network have largely contributed to the penetration of cloud telephony services across different regions. Cloud telephony has been evolving as a cost-effective solution to offer an effective communication network. The health care, retail, and education segments are anticipated to offer lucrative expansion opportunities in cloud telephony services market. In terms of adoption of cloud telephony services, the health care sector is projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 19% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Virtual Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market – Cloud segment to Remain Most Lucrative

The international market for virtual evolved packet core is forecasted to rise at a growth rate of 36.3% over the timeframe of forecast that extends from the year 2018 to the year 2026. In accordance with a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the international market for virtual evolved packet core is expected to be influenced by a wide range of industry-specific and macroeconomic factors. The world market for virtual evolved packet core market was valued at around US$ 969.9 Mn in the year 2017 and is prognosticated to register a double digit growth of 36.3% CAGR over the timeframe of forecast that extends from the year 2018 to the year 2026.

The key market players that have been profiled in the international market for virtual evolved packet core comprise eminent names such as ng4T GmbH, Affirmed Networks, ZTE Corporation, Ericsson AB, Cisco Systems, Inc., Mavenir, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Intel Corporation.

Taking regional segmentations into consideration, the global market for virtual evolved packet core has been divided into the regions of Latin America, North America, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

North America has accumulated highest share of revenue in the year 2017 owing to easy adoption of 4G technology. With the increase in the utilization of virtual evolved packet core, various vEPC services and solutions services providers in the region of North America are collaborating with each other and emphasizing on offering many different advanced technology solutions to its consumers. In the region of Europe, numerous players are establishing partnerships so as to deploy vEPC on a large scale in a bid to deliver the service throughout the region.


European region is expected to experience substantial rate of growth over the period of forecast. In the region of Asia Region, the demand for virtual evolved packet core solutions is projected to remain concentrated in countries India and China, due to a larger base of consumer in the said region. India is expected to expand at a substantial CAGR in various countries of Asia Pacific region over the period of forecast due to the increasing number of LTE subscribers and rising dependency on the internet.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Market Survey on Emerging Opportunities 2025

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research The global manufacturing execution system (MES) market is expected to reach a value of US$ 18,067.9 Mn by 2025 on account of the rising demand for improving productivity and executing complex production processes efficiently. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025. The growth is attributed to growing investments in manufacturing sector and advancements in industrial automation. Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest growing region which is expected to be followed by Middle East & Africa during the forecast period.

Whereas, the food and beverages segment is expected to be the fastest growing, owing to the requirement of maintaining product quality standards in the food and beverage industry. Further, demand for MES solutions is expected to surge in coming years due to rise in demand for paperless operations from manufacturing industries in developing countries such as China, India and Brazil.

Compliance with stringent government regulations and demand for industrial automation is driving the global manufacturing execution system market.

Highly regulated industries such as medical device and equipment manufacturers require intensive internal and external reporting to comply with strict government regulations. Quality and uniformity is given the maximum importance in such highly regulated industries. In most developed countries, organizations in the bio-tech, pharmaceutical, food processing/packaging and medical devices sectors face tight regulations and stringent compliance standards.


Furthermore, manufacturing industries are experiencing increasing overhead and material costs. In addition, competitive economic conditions are compelling manufacturers to increase production in a cost effective manner. This in turn is leading to growing demand for implementation of industrial control systems aimed at optimizing processes and providing better visibility of the shop floor.

Manufacturing Execution System Market: Scope of the Report 

Manufacturing execution system market is segmented on the basis of process industry, discrete industry and components. According to the research study, the global manufacturing execution system market by process industry was dominated by the oil & gas segment with a significant market share in 2016, owning to the factors such as rising demand for automation in oil and gas industries for improving production efficiency. The primary function of MES in the oil and gas sector includes applications to manage short term scheduling of operations and long term planning.

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Baby Food Packaging Market Sophisticated Applications 2024 | Top Players FPC Flexible Packaging Corp., Hood Packaging Corp, AptarGroup Inc.

Baby food packaging is of paramount importance for consumers to safeguard the quality of the packaged food. The baby food packaging market has evolved from the use of glass jars to plastics and other materials that are easy to store and are low in cost. The packaging of baby food is available in various types such as folding cartons, metal cans, thin wall containers, stand-up pouches that are suitable for different food types such as dried, milk formula, prepared, and other baby food. The demand for stand-up pouches is on the rise owing to their long shelf life.

The report presents an in-depth analysis of the development aspects of the global baby food packaging market for the 2016-2024 period. Besides this, technological and design innovations in the packaging of baby food are discussed at length in this report. The research report has been prepared after an extensive research phase to present the growth trajectory of the global baby food packaging market until the end of the forecast period in 2024. The report provides a granular view of the market segments along with the factors influencing them. In this report, the current competitive structure is analyzed based on which the changing competitive hierarchy is presented factoring in market fluctuations.

Global Baby Food Packaging Market: Drivers and Restraints 

The increasing demand for stand-up pouches and thin wall containers owing to their hygienic, lightweight, safe, reusable, and easy to carry nature are some of the primary factors driving the global baby food packaging market. The freshness of food and long shelf life are added advantages of these packaging fuelling the growth of the baby food packaging market. However, the presence of BPA (Bisphenol A) in the plastic used for baby food packaging is harmful to infants and has been banned by the governments of the U.S., Canada, and several European countries.


Nevertheless, research and development for the introduction of biodegradable materials such as paper will open growth opportunities to the growth of this market. The increasing preference of teenagers for foods packed in microwaveable plastic tubs and pouches is benefitting the growth of this market. Moreover, the increasing demand for packaged food from rural areas is also expanding the growth opportunities of the global baby food packaging market.

Global Baby Food Packaging Market: Regional Outlook 

The report segments the global baby food packaging market into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. Amongst these, Asia Pacific is emerging as a significant market for baby food packaging due to the increasing use of packaged food products by the urban population. The rising disposable income and busy lifestyle are also adding to the growth of the baby food packaging market in Asia Pacific.


Companies Mentioned in the Report

The report presents the competitive landscape of the market, wherein the top players are profiled for their key business attributes. Some of the top companies operating in the global baby food packaging market are Bericap India Pvt Ltd., Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd., Tata Tinplate Company of India (TCIL), Cascades Inc., FPC Flexible Packaging Corp., Hood Packaging Corp, AptarGroup Inc., Bemis Company Inc., MeadWestvaco Corporation, Essel Propack Limited, IYC Ltd Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division (PSPD), Tetra Pak India Pvt Ltd, Celplast Ltd, Pretium Packaging LLC, Ball Corporation, Winpak Ltd, and Rexam Inc.

Ambient Food Packaging Market Countermeasures Of Economic Impact And Marketing Channels To 2026

Ambient food packaging refers to packing a food product in pasteurised and sterilized packs to increase its shelf life. Ambient food packing has become a trend in the food packaging industry and ambient food products are preferred by majority of the consumers over others. Increasing demand for having more empty space in chill cabinets calls for the adoption of the food packaging methods that can offer a better shelf life to the product even without a refrigerator. Demand for sustainable packaging material has become a new trend in the ambient food packaging industry.

Ambient food packaging bestows extended shelf life to the food product as compared to the usual packaging methods and, thus, enables storing the product at room temperature. Additionally, it also makes use of high barrier sheets, which assure that certain important aspects related to food storage, such as safety of food stored inside, consumer convenience, and attractive design, are taken care of. All these supporting factors have led to the increased demand for ambient food packaging among food manufacturers globally.

The ambient food packaging market can be classified on the basis of types of containers used, on the basis of food, and by packaging material. On the basis of containers used, the ambient food packaging is segmented into tray, pots, lids, cups, and bowls. On the basis of food, the ambient food packaging market is segmented into ready meals, baby foods, soups and sauces, seafood, fruits and vegetables, coffee, and pet food.


On the supply side, major players in the market have started offering services, such as blow moulding, injection moulding, and thermoforming, which has been leading to the additional demand for the packaging type.

However, high level of processing required in case of ambient food packaging ultimately adds to the overall cost of packaging product, which poses as a potential threat for growth of the global ambient food packaging market.

Main market for ambient food packaging lies in Asia Pacific, as demand for packaged food is increasing along with the growing population and rising disposable income levels of consumers in the region. The Asia Pacific market is anticipated to be followed by North America and Western Europe, as these markets account for the largest share of canned foods consumption across the globe. The Western Europe market is expected to be followed by South America, Eastern Europe, and Middle East & Africa markets. However, the global ambient food packaging market is still expected to be dominated by the emerging economies.


Major players in ambient packaging market include FFP Packaging Solutions Ltd. (U.K), RPC Group (U.K), Amcor Limited (Australia), SIG Combiblog Obeikan (Switzerland), Tetra Pak (India) , Rexam (U.K), Bemis (U.S.), Mondi (South Africa), Ampac (U.S), Dupont (U.S.), Excelsior Technologies (India), KM Packaging (UK), and Marsden (US). These companies are continuously focused on inventing new packaging materials that can help prevent contamination of food products and extend their shelf life.

Anti-counterfeit Food Packaging Market Survey on Emerging Opportunities 2024|Top Keyplayers Zebra Technologies, Alien Technology Corp., AlpVision, Avery Dennison Corp

The malpractice of introducing counterfeit products is severely affecting the global food industry, causing legitimate and well-established brands tangible and intangible losses. Such unethical practices affect the revenue of food companies and also creates distrust towards brands among end-users. Major players in the global food industry are constantly striving to remove counterfeit products from their supply chain, as these affect their sales revenue, thus impacting profits. Besides this, poor quality of counterfeit products affects respective brand image of various companies and also raises severe health concerns among consumers.


Well-industrialised counterfeit products are so well packaged that normal detection techniques are unable to effectively spot any difference during regular inspection, and these products are sent to the retail market for sale. Each year, major players in the global food industry suffers losses, estimated in hundreds of million dollars, due to the presence of counterfeit products in the market.

Anti-counterfeit food packaging technology has emerged in the recent past, and has been proving to be an efficient and important solution against counterfeiting globally. Since food products are available easily at all levels of the market, the food industry is most vulnerable. Increasing cases of counterfeiting in the food industry are forcing manufacturers to use anti-counterfeit food packaging at various levels, and this is expected to increase growth of the concerned market significantly over the forecast period.

The global anti-counterfeit food packaging market is projected to account for significantly high revenue by end of 2024. Several efficient and innovative technologies are fast emerging in the market for validation of original products, which are gaining popularity among manufacturers globally. In addition, increasing use of highly efficient RFID technologies is one of the most significant factors expected to drive overall growth of the anti-counterfeit food packaging market globally.


Rising health awareness among consumers, understanding of the hazards associated with forged or counterfeit products, and emergence of anti-counterfeit technologies are factors expected to fuel growth of the global anti-counterfeit food packaging market over the forecast period. Besides, increasing government regulations for eliminating counterfeit food products from local markets is also encouraging global companies to invest more in advanced anti-counterfeit technologies.

Intense capital expenditure for anti-counterfeit technology setups and their impact on the product distribution system and supply chain network are factors expected to hamper growth of the anti-counterfeit food packaging market.

The global anti-counterfeit food packaging market is segmented on the basis of technology and regions. The technology segment is categorized into authentication packaging technology and track and trace packaging technology. The authentication technology is further sub-segmented into ink & dyes, holograms, watermarks and taggants. The track and trace packaging technology is sub-segmented under barcode technology and RFID technology.

In terms of geography, the global anti-counterfeit food packaging market is segmented into seven main regions namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Middle East & Africa, and Japan. Due to high awareness about the technology and products, North America is expected to hold the largest market share in the global anti-counterfeit food packaging market, followed by Europe. The Asia Pacific anti-counterfeit food packaging market is expected to expand at the highest CAGR in terms of revenue over the forecast period.

Food Contact Paper & Board Market to Record Stellar CAGR During 2019 – 2023| Top Players Mondi, International Paper, Smurfit Kappa Group, Nordic Paper Holding

Food contact paper and board are being use in the food industry in a wide range of applications such as manufacturing, processing, preparing, treating and packaging. There are few applications where close contact is involved, such as dip tea bags and filter papers, while direct contact packaging finds application in cartons for beverages, bakery goods & butter wrapping, fruits, and takeout food. In addition, it has wide applications in transport and distribution packaging.

The paper and board sector has been continuously innovating new, safe and functionally effective food handling and packaging materials, to protect human health and the interests of consumers. Production of paper and board from natural fiber (cellulose) and minerals, and other materials (that are favorable for food contact) prescribed in accordance with the standards set by the government-authorized body, is achieved with the help of additives and chemical processing. This type of packaging protects the food from external elements such as air, dust, grease, and moisture. Food contact paper and board is flexible, easy to handle, hygienic, and easily disposable. By acting as a replacement for plates and other serving utensils, it also results in cost reduction for food vendors.

Evolving life style and increasing healthcare awareness among consumers has led to the rise in global demand for safe and hygienic food, in turn driving growth of the market for food contact paper and boards. Owing to its value added applications, right from protection of food products to their safe distribution and transportation, the market for food contact paper and board is expected to witness new investments and growth opportunities, especially in the developing countries. The main drivers for the growth of the market are private consumers, distributors, and private packaging firms, which are focusing more on delivering an intact product.


However, sustainability of the market for insulated packaging majorly depends on the price and supply of raw materials. Besides, presence of big and small packaging firms has created a highly competitive environment in the market for food contact paper and board.

The global food contact paper and board market is segmented on the basis of type and geography. By type, the global food contact paper and board market is segmented into poly-coated or non poly-coated and bleached or unbleached paper and boards.

By geography, the global food contact paper and board market is segmented into seven key regions, including North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, the Middle East & Africa, and Japan. The global food contact paper and board market is anticipated to expand at a double digit CAGR over the forecast period. Asia Pacific market is expected to be the most attractive market for insulated packaging due to rise in end use applications of the packaging type in the region.


As of 2016, China is the largest food contact paper and board market in Asia Pacific, followed by India, and the market in these countries is expected to grow rapidly in the near future. North America, followed by Western Europe, are the other prominent regions projected to hold a promising future growth potential in the food contact paper and board market by the end of 2023.

Some of the key players in the global food contact paper and board market are Mondi, International Paper, Smurfit Kappa Group, Nordic Paper Holding, Huhtamaki, Nippon Paper Group Inc., Sonoco Products, Cryopak, and Georgia-Pacific.

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