According to the latest report titled ‘Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2103’ from RNCOS, the applications of nanotechnology are slowly seeping into the food and beverage sector.
It was observed that the bioavailability and the nutrient absorption rates in food supplements improved with the use of nanotechnology. Packaging products made of nanomaterials were effective in providing a mechanical barrier against microbes. Finally, the use of nano-sesnors greatly improved the food monitoring and storage conditions. With so many advantages in the application of nanomaterials in this sector, the global Nano-enabled Food and Beverage packaging is poised to grow at a CAGR of 13% over the period 2009-2013.
Nano-enabled packaging is already catching on in countries such as Australia, Japan and the U.S. With the numerous advantages that it has to offer, rapid growth is expected in the future. The RNCOS report is categorises the market into major finding segment, major application segment and region segment. Each of these segments has been dealt with in great detail and corresponding statistics are shown. Some of the countries mentioned in the report are Germany, Taiwan, Brazil, India, Ireland etc. Another important point covered by the report is the potential growth areas, such as nanofibers, quantum dots and nano packaging.
Other points discussed in the report are major competitors in the market, areas of excellence and business details of the major players. The report would prove to be very useful for analysts, consultants and vendors for acquiring detailed knowledge on the past, future and current state of the industry.
Source: http://www.rncos.com/