iXledger and fidentiaX Announce Strategic Partnership to Disrupt the Insurance Industry

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, November 22, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Xledger is a ground-breaking alternative marketplace for insurers, reinsurers and brokers to trade insurance products directly and has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with fidentiaX, the world's 1st marketplace for tradable policies powered by blockchain technology.



Both companies are building blockchain solutions to democratize the insurance industry and to streamline the opacity and byzantine operating standards of the sector. fidentiaX's marketplace empowers Policyholders to monetize their existing insurance policies for higher value and Buyers to invest in an asset class not easily available previously.

This new Strategic Partnership will create synergy between iXledger and fidentiaX platforms to deliver a secured, transparent and efficient end-to-end experience for Businesses (Insurers, Reinsurers, and Brokers) and Consumers (Policyholders).

As part of the partnership, iXledger will be allocating resources towards fidentiaX's development of its Tradable Insurance Marketplace as well as technology collaboration between the two disruptive marketplaces. fidentiaX's core team's experience in the consumer segment strategy and wealth management knowledge will provide iXledger with insights which will enhance the customer experience and delivery of its platform.

"We are excited at the prospect of working with iXledger, their input and experience in the "up-stream" of the insurance lifecycle, will enable us to enhance fidentiaX's marketplace services and accelerate our objective of empowering policyholders to extract higher value from their policies." Alvin Ang, Co-founder of fidentiaX

"It is a great opportunity for us to collaborate with fidentiaX with their expertise in the consumer market and their ground-breaking technology. We have already identified a number of synergies and having a partner in a different region with similar goals is a huge advantage." Ingemar Svensson, Founder/CEO of iXledger

About iXledger

iXledger is a groundbreaking alternative marketplace for insurance. The blockchain based platform facilitates improved customer service, fuels new efficient business models, drives faster transactions and reduces risk through data access and collaboration.

About fidentiaX

fidentiaX is a Singapore-based fintech startup that was launched in 2017 to disrupt the insurance market by leveraging blockchain technology to create an active market for tradable life insurance policies. The fidentiaX founding team consists of industry veterans with more than 35 years of experience in the banking and insurance industry. To develop the platform, fidentiaX has partnered up with blockchain development company Blockchain Zoo.

Media Contact

If you want to find out more about fidentiaX please visit www.fidentiaX.com or contact the company at:

Contact Email: info@fidentiax.com
Location: Singapore
Phone: ++65 6908 0071
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$4.7 Billion In-Stream Video Spending Forecast for 2016; Sector Snaps Back To Double-Digit Growth

$4.7 Billion In-Stream Video Spending Forecast for 2016; Sector Snaps Back To Double-Digit Growth
October-4-2016
Contact: ppalumbo@accustreamresearch.com
831-394-1490

Seaside, CA Brands, marketers, agencies, rights holders and adtech platforms—(the demand side), have all clamored for more premium in-stream video inventory (supply side), or greater access to existing supply, though in 2016 the market is still defined by inventory scarcity despite a proliferating device base.

In today’s fragmented device universe marketers are buying what they know and what works: pre-roll formats on the desktop. There is, however, momentum behind mobile/tablet/VOD inventory demand moving the budgetary needle.

The total market is forecast at $4.7 billion in 2016, and expected to increase at a moderate single digit rate through 2018; in-stream spend continues to be constrained by scarcity or measured demand (i.e. undersold inventory on emerging platforms).

In fact, we estimate in-stream video inventory across all platforms/devices increased by 28.4% in 2015, while spend actually declined by -5.6% due to higher levels of unsold/undersold inventory (i.e. mobile/tablet VOD) which led to lower average blended CPMs as mobile inventories continued to flow into the channel and private/public exchanges.

Insertion frequencies, on average, including all sites, networks and channels, declined in 2015 to 2.17, off 12% over 2014. Even so, after two years’ worth of both single digit then negative ad spending growth we expect the market to snap back in 2016 with inventory increasing by 6% and spend by 42.6% as CPMs equalize and emerging platform inventory is better  absorbed into budgets.

Currently digital on-demand television (both brand extension and internet pure-play publisher content) is being monetized against broadcast ad loads across all platforms (i.e. ad insertions per number of video plays, or number of advertising minutes per programming hour/half-hour), though the desktop remains the most exploited screen/platform, according to Avail Play Video Monitoring Services by AccuStream Research

A 30-minute show (22 minutes of runtime as defined by a linear television clock) has a range of 6 – 10 minutes of in-stream/online advertising, broken up into 3 – 4 pods, each pod with 1 – 7 ad units/avails of varying spot length.

A 60-minute show (43 minutes of runtime as defined by a linear television clock) has approximately 17+ minutes of in-stream advertising, broken up into 5 – 9 pods, each pod wit 1 – 7 ad units/avails of varying spot length.

Our research concludes:

• VOD platforms deliver the most consistent content/ad playback experience, but on-demand services are the most immature and thus undersold at present
• The desktop is the most exploited device type, and delivers a fairly consistent experience with available audience/user information valuable to marketers
• Android is a highly fragmented series of OS-powered platforms, which can result in inconsistent playback and as well as inventory allocation
• iOS benefits from some of the most sophisticated/supported apps 
• Non-desktop playback inconsistency and lack of deterministic audience profiling are contributing factors to lower CPMs and undersold inventory
• Allocation of in-stream inventory exhibits the characteristics of a sine curve, as increases are followed by periods of absorption
• Despite the fact that in-stream inventory is relatively scarce, the emergence of new points of access are typically undersold as brands access the value or ROI of campaign buys based on formats/execution, consistency of playback, app design and competitive pricing

Including YouTube, in-stream video inventory is averaging a 2016 eCPM of $12.33 (eCPM is calculated as spend divided by all allocated inventory, including unsold/undersold or TrueView avails). VOD is a premium ad avail, but the market is significantly undersold, and there are limited numbers of channels publishing for VOD.

As for YouTube, it’s one of the most highest spend generating video-centric audience platforms online, both desktop and non-desktop. Inside partner channels, there is a combination of strategies with regard to insertion frequencies and True View/skippable inventory.

YouTube exploits Auto, Music, Comedy, Beauty/Fashion, How-to, and Cooking/Health with in-stream video inventory. The desktop, however, is by far the most exploited device, including 2016 on the YouTube service.

This research may be found here: http://reports.accustreamresearch.com/in-stream-video-advertising-2016--2018-device-proliferation-inventory-diversity-and-continuing-appeal-of-the-desktop.aspx.

AccuStream Research (http://www.accustreamresearch.com) produces investment grade industry and trade research bridging digital video, internet music radio, download entertainment, digital video/audio advertising/spend, video and mobile adtech platform revenue and M & A valuations, industry trade surveys and support, CDN and integrated media optimization software, adtech integrator services, and conducts AvailPlay advertising and audience experience, digital diary and video impression monitoring services on-demand.

Shows digital Video And Mobile Adtech M & Asoars Past $17.5 Billion In Deals Done 2005 – 2016; Reveals Billions More In Consolidation-Tied Potential Exit Value2017 - 2018

Shows digital Video And Mobile Adtech M & Asoars Past $17.5 Billion In Deals Done 2005 – 2016; Reveals Billions More In Consolidation-Tied Potential Exit Value2017 - 2018


November-3-2016
Contact: ppalumbo@accustreamresearch.com
831-394-1490

Seaside, CA A comprehensive M & A analysis conducted by digital media consultancy AccuStream Research shows online video and mobile adtech markets continue to consolidate,with $17.5 billion in acquisitions generated to date across all vendor-related adtech categories since 2005, with 2014 and 2015documentingpeaks exit dollars, andmore to come.

- Looking at 2016, $776 million in deals account for 4.4% of total M & A deals done, with current year’s total reached at an average topline revenue exit multiple (run-rate) of 1.90x.

- Historically, up to the present time (and including Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick), these sectors have commanded revenue multiple averages of 2.33x paid against topline revenue (which may in some cases include revenue share from inventory management prior to publisher payout or media costs), though the average is clearly trending downward.

Further analysis shows a 12.76x paid against gross profit, or net platform revenue, according to the multi-sector appraisal Digital Video and Mobile AdTech in the M & A Crosshairs 2005 – 2016: $17.5 Billion in Deals and Counting, with all data and analysis provided by AccuStream Research.

Ad networks and some ad clearing mechanisms control, manage or arbitrage inventory (i.e.,media avails), and those revenue figures are included in the topline number.

Net platform revenue or gross revenue is revenue minus COGS (i.e., revenue minus any media costs associated with inventory management, network or ad clearing).

Revenue acquired at the time deals were finalized totaled $7.5 billion in topline, and $1.3 billion in gross profit. Even so, revenue is not necessarily a primary reason adtech acquisitions are made, regardless of core platform/device specialty.

These adtech deals are structured to satisfy two essential considerations: 1) Market positioning (i.e., buying market share) or shortening time to market; and 2) Acquiring in-process R & D or required pieces of technology to further in-house ad clearing initiatives. Those deals have typically been made at a premium.

For example, Google bought DoubleClick in 2006 for $3.1 billion and AdMob in 2010 for $750 million, both at market premiums.

The digital video adtech sector is more highly consolidated, at present, than its mobile adtech counterpart, according to the sector study.

This research study analyzes 88 deals, and is an essential investment resource for investors, venture capitalists, ad agencies, adtech vendors, media companies with significant exposure to digital advertising markets, advertisers and marketers, and includes: 

• Acquisition price
• Topline revenue
• Gross revenue (i.e., revenue minus any media related costs taken out at the COGS line)
• EBITDA, where relevant
• Market positions(networks, DSPs, SSPs, audience and marketing platforms—including Twitter, ad servers, DMPs, tech platforms and more)
• Business models
• Core solutions and services focus
• A detailed analysis of each adtech sector and the market dynamics driving valuations
• Growth forecasts for each segment, each vendor category and each vendor by adtech sector (desktop, mobile, cross-channel)
• Revenue forecasts for independently or publicly traded adtech vendors

Revenue forecasts for independently operated and publicly traded companies are included with potential M & A values applied for each based on current exit multiples.

An analysis of the $5+ billion in digital adtech acquisitions completed in the 2015 – 2016 timeframe reveals that large multi-platform corporations and publishers with global multi-platform adtech requirements are buying.

Time, Inc. (now being acquired by AT&T) bought Viant/Specific Media, turn-around specialists Vector Capital took Sizmek private in 2016, and major tech platform operators (i.e., Verizon’s purchase of AOL), and other international telecom operators have been buying over the past two years.

Vector Capital also acquired internet radio adtech specialist and metrics solutions vendor Triton Digital in 2015.

Publicly traded digital video and mobile adtech firmscurrently trade at a steep discount compared to private market deals, an average of .72x run-rate 2016 revenue, excluding Twitter.

Including Twitter, publicly traded digital video and mobile adtech firms are trading at 2.32x run-rate revenue, while private market deals averaged 1.9x topline in 2016.

If a buyer steps up, the social networking audience platform Twitter is likely to be one of the largest deals in 2017 - 2018, with a valuation well in excess of $1 billion.

This research may be found at: http://reports.accustreamresearch.com/digital-video-and-mobile-adtech-in-the-m-and-a-crosshairs-2006-2016.aspx.

AccuStream Research (http://www.accustreamresearch.com) produces investment grade industry and trade research bridging digital video, internet music radio, download entertainment, digital video/audio advertising/spend, video and mobile adtech platform revenue and M & A valuations, industry trade surveys and support, CDN and integrated media optimization software, adtech integrator services, and conducts AvailPlay advertising and audience experience, digital diary and video impression monitoring services on-demand.

Internet Music Programmers And Song-Play Services Ride An Audience Adoption Wave To A $4.6 Billion Business In 2016

Accustream Research Reports internet Music Programmers And Song-Play Services Ride An Audience Adoption Wave To A $4.6 Billion Business In 2016
January-25-2017
Contact: ppalumbo@accustreamresearch.com
831-394-1490

Seaside, CA Triggered by shifting music listener consumption patterns, an outstanding assemblyof cross-channel broadcasters and pure-play internet programmers, services and platforms, combined with exploitation of the audio avail plus consumer comfort with affordable pay-as-you-go subscription fees,collectivelypowered a 56.7% jump in 2016 revenue.

Topline analytics in the AccuStream Research market study Internet Music Programmers 2016 – 2018: Ad-Supported and Subscription Listening Hours Chart a MonetizationGroove, shows subscription revenue grew by 93% and captured 61.9% of market revenue (U.S.) in 2016, while ad billingsramped 19.5%, to $1.7 billion.

Going forward, advertising and subscription Internet music radioand track play programmers are currently forecast to achieve $5.4 billion in 2017, an 18.2% marketplace increase following themuscular2016 surge.

According to baseline data contained in this report, each 1,000 hours of listening (RPM) across the spectrum of services online is forecast to clear $100 byYE 2018.

Catalysts for RPM increases include synchronizing audio CPMs across platforms (desktop, mobile or dedicated connected device), improvingaudio avail targeting (national and local audience profiling), adtech specialist innovations, upping ad loads per programming hour, and integration with major clearing/serving platforms like Google’s DoubleClick.

In addition,paid subscribers currently standing at 30 million (YE 2016)arespread across an impressive cluster of very polishedand library-deep music services that successfully caught the wave of adoption 2012 – 2016, adding paying users at a red hot rate.

The growth in subscriptions coincides with a static to sliding packaged music market (retail), as well as digital download-to-own revenues. The pick-and-play model is a powerful inducement swinging the market toward rental music.

Ad-supported services generate 61% of total listening hours,and that segment of the marketplace contributedsome 38.1% of revenue, expected to rise past 40% in 2018.

Radio broadcasters are analyzed in listening hours, subscription services in song plays that are converted into total consumption hours for direct comparisons.

Advertising (all format executions, including in-stream audio, video and display) are projected to bill approximately $2.1 billion in 2017

Subscription services (including hybrid ad-supported and subscription operations and SiriusXM online sub revenues) are forecast to deliver $3.3 billion in 2017 receipts.

Revenue projections include domestic services that may also have international operations, (i.e.; Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Viacom’s Rhapsody), plus revenue booked by international brands with significant domestic operations, including global subscription leader Spotify.

Listening/song-play hours (ad-supported and subscription) increased 9.2% in 2016 to 49.19 billion, or 4.1 billion per month.

That’s an indication the attention ad-supported services are paying to managed listening growth balanced against monetization imperatives and licensing costs.

TheCRB rate restructuring improved bottom line performance in 2016, though programmers still face profitability challenges. An estimated 34.8% of revenues went to licensing organizations in the past year, compared to 47.8% in 2015.

Pandora captured an estimated 47.3% of the U.S. market, and Spotify held an 11.5% slice of total listening.

Listening hours delivered by Internet music programmers exhibits a 12-year (2004 – 2016) CAGR of 29.6%. Listening hours through 2018 are currently forecast at a 26.3% CAGR.

This report includes a database of broadcasters and services for full year 2016, listening hours or equivalents for each entrant, comparable historical listening hour statistics, forecasts, advertising inventory by format (audio, video and display inventory), CPMs, a complete anthology of pay music services, subscribers and revenue 2003 – 2016, and combined market forecasts through 2018.

This research can be found here: http://reports.accustreamresearch.com/digitalmusicradioconnectedlisteninghoursandmonetizationanalyticsandforecasting.aspx.

AccuStream Research (http://www.accustreamresearch.com) produces investment grade industry and trade research bridging digital video, internet music radio, download entertainment, digital video/audio advertising/spend, video and mobile adtech platform revenue and M & A valuations, ecosystem trade surveys and support, CDN and integrated media optimization software, ecosystem integrator services, and conducts AvailPlay audience experience, digital diary and video impression monitoring services on-demand.

Accustream Research Investment Study Shows Digital Video Value Chain Sectors Drive A Thriving Tech Vendor Business Worth $26.6 Billion In ’16; 53% IN U.S.

December 15,2016

Contact: Paul A. Palumbo, ppalumbo@accustreamresearch.com

(831) 394-1490

Seaside,Calif.Digital video tech vendors, IPTV sales and services, enterprise-grade modules-to-workflow suites, adtech platforms, integrators, media processingspecialists and CDNs grew their businesses by 28.7% in 2016, booking $68.7 billion in revenue.

That figure includes Google’s DoubleClick cross-channel adtech business, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and marketing platform ConversantMedia (now owned by Alliance Data), following a 38.3% rate of expansion in 2015.

Growth is currently pegged at 26.5% for 2017 across all sectors associated with the digital video economy online. For comparison, in 2006, digital video value chain sectors generated $733.5 million in revenue.The U.S. and North America represent 53% of the global total in 2016.

This research volume, The Digital Video Value Chain 2017,is designed to inform investment decisions large and small flowing through a vastnetwork of solutions vendors, public and private.

VCs, equity analysts, publishers, agencies, tech vendors, investors, system integrators, global media organizations and networking firms can gain valuable insight into the financial and product positioning enablingvalue chain operations, including pricing, business models, participation ranges and marginal performance.

Including audience platforms Facebook and Twitter, an $86 billion alignment of digital video value chain vendorsand platforms is forecast for 2017

Mobile and cross-channel adtech segments, animatedby Google/AdMob, Twitter and Facebook framed a $26.6 billion slice of the total market in 2016. CDN, including AWS and Level 3, churned out a $23.3 billion piece of the combined market.

CDNs offer delivery, reliability, security and quality first and foremost, and forecast to capture 33.7% of the total market sphere in 2017.

However, as video file sizes increase, bit rates rise, security and rights management on a global scale a prerequisite for effectivemonetization, CDN businesses provide much more than bandwidth (i.e.; value added services are a fast growing component to CDN topline).

While CDN is the most mature value chain sector, Century Link’s acquisition of Level 3 for $25 billion indicates those core facilities assets and delivery expertise remain highly prized in today’s video rich IP ecosystem.

Similarly, desktop adtech is a more consolidated sector than mobile counterparts; though deals continue to take place for high-end multiples (i.e., Adobe’s acquisition of TubeMogul for $540 million).

- IPTV modules and integrated workflow vendors (both consumer-facing and enterprise-focused) occupy essential market positions straddling supply and demand, providing media platforms, processing, players, monetization support, security and custom (i.e.; white label) content management and networking solutions.

This rich media structure is populated with a mix of rapidly innovating, technologies, modules, services and solutions that continually evolve through organic R & D, acquisition and 3rd party integrations.

Vendors and platforms alike target emerging digital video operators, broadcasters (linear and on-demand), programmers (linear and on-demand), OTT services, VOD services, Live-to-VOD services, network DVR and more.

- As the cord cutting phenomenon (phone and TV) continues, mobile adtech/audience platforms have consistently gained value chain share, and have led the market forward since 2014.

- AccuStream Researchexpectsvideo utilization trends willcontinue, with mobile audience platforms increasing share slightly over the next few years as the broadcast industry more closely integrates linear and non-linear video operations.

And the software sector (encoding to syndicated players) will benefit from content library expansion, while residing closer to the network edge (i.e.; the end user).

Further, as network operators deploy more video, they require integration expertise, bandwidth capacity or throughput, along with sophisticated interactive client and audience platforms, workflow and modular content management suites.

- This research includes publicly traded companies, private or venture funded firms, those that have been acquired and folded into larger entities though continue to offer services to a wider set of clients, and acquired entrants still operating.

- CDN analytics include Akamai Technologies, Limelight Networks, Mirror Image, AWS, Level 3, Highwinds, TaTa Communications and many others.

- Digital video adtech includes Rubicon Project, AdRoll, Collective, SundaySky, Videology, Cinema6, Visible Measures, YuMe Inc., Inform (formerly NDN), AudienceScience, Exponential Interactive, TubeMogul and dozens more.

- IPTV software and platform analyses include Anvato, Beamr, AllDigital Brevity, Brightcove, Clipstream, Syndicaster, Conviva, RAMP, Panopto, DaCast, Elemental Technologies, Encoding.com, Kaltura, Ooyala and many more.

- Mobile and cross-channel adtech research includes BuzzCity, UpSight (Formerly Kontagent, InMobi, Jana Mobile, MediaBrix, MediaMath, MobileFuse, Mobile Posse, Twitter/MoPub, Motive Interactive, PubMatic, Madhouse and many more.

- This research is found at http://reports.accustreamresearch.com/the-digital-video-value-chain-2017.aspx.

AccuStream Research (http://www.accustreamresearch.com) produces investment grade industry and trade research bridging digital video, internet music radio, download entertainment, digital video/audio advertising/spend, video and mobile adtech platform revenue and M & A valuations, industry trade surveys and support, CDN and integrated media optimization software, adtech integrator services, and conducts AvailPlay advertising and audience experience, digital diary and video impression monitoring services on-demand.

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The endpoint security market size is estimated to grow from USD 11.62 billion in 2015 to USD 17.38 billion by 2020, at an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.4% from 2015 to 2020. The endpoint security market is driven by factors, such as the need to mitigate IT security risks, growing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trends among organization, and increase in the frequency of internal threats. Complete report on Endpoint Security Market spread across 162 pages, profiling 14 companies and supported with 71 tables and 55 figures is now available at

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The anti-virus solutions are estimated to contribute the largest market share during the forecast period. Furthermore, due to rise in demand for mobile and tablet security solutions, endpoint device control is expected to gain traction and would grow at the highest CAGR in the next five years. The endpoint security market is also projected to witness growth in the BFSI, healthcare, and IT and Telecom verticals, with government and defense vertical contributing the largest market share during the forecast period. In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and sub-segments gathered through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted with key people. This report will help stakeholders to better understand the competitors and gain more insights to better their position in the business. The competitive landscape section includes competitor ecosystem, new product developments, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. Priced at $4650 for a single user PDF, a discount on “Endpoint Security Market by Solution (Anti-Virus, Antispyware/Antimalware, Firewall, Endpoint Device Control, Intrusion Prevention, Endpoint Application Control), Service, Deployment Type, Organization Size, Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2020” research report can be requested at http://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/contacts/discount?rname=156896.

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Augmented Reality: Patent Analysis of Head-Mounted Display Devices

Augmented Reality: Patent Analysis of Head-Mounted Display Devices

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Augmented Reality: Patent Analysis of Head-Mounted Display Devices" report to their offering.

Augmented Reality (AR) is a computer-simulated environment connecting virtual objects and reality together that can be interacted with by users via a human-machine interface device. AR technologies have been applied to a broad range of fields, including touring, education, medical technology and entertainment. This report provides an overview of the AR HMD (Head Mounted Display) devices and examines the major assignee's patent portfolios in terms of nationality, sector and technology field.

List of Topics

- Overview of mainstream AR technologies, including video see-through head mounted displays and optical see-through head mounted displays

- Patent mining procedure and data analysis including patent distribution by country, by sector, and by field of the 933 AR-related patents identified by the use of data mining technique

- Key technology fields identified by the text mining, including an analysis of a key patent; LCOS optical projective AR HMD

Key Topics Covered:
1. Overview of AR Technologies
1.1 Different Types of HMDs
1.1.1 Video See-through Head Mounted Displays
1.1.2 Optical See-through Head Mounted Displays
2. Patent Mining
3. Data Analysis
3.1 Trend Analysis
3.1.1 Patent Distribution by Country
3.3.2 Patent Distribution by Sector and by Field
3.3.3 Key Technologies & Applications
3.2 Key Patent Analysis
3.2.1 LCOS Optical Projective AR HMD
4. Conclusion
4.1 Vendors' Deployment Focuses on Optics, Audio-Visual Technology, Computer Technology, Telecommunications
4.2 Audio-Visual System, Data Processing are Core Technologies; HMI and AI are Essential to Product Differentiation
4.3 Vendors Should Design around Original Technology of HoloLens since Microsoft Has Acquired the Patent

Companies Mentioned
- CastAR
- Google
- Laster
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Osterhout Group
- Seiko Epson
- Sony
- Vuzi
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Global Savory Snacks Market

Technavio Announces the Publication of its Research Report – Global Savory Snacks Market 2017-2021

Technavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global savory snacks market: Aviko, Calbee, Intersnack Group, Kellogg, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods, and PepsiCo.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Arca Continental, Blue Diamond Growers, Burts Potato Chips, Conagra Brands, Haldiram Foods International, Hain Celestial Group, Herr Foods, Hormel Foods, ITC, JFC International, Link Snacks, Mars, Mondelēz International, Old Dutch Foods, Orkla, The Lorenz Bahlsen Snack-World, Kraft Heinz, Tyson Foods, Tyrrells Potato Crisps, and Want Want Holdings.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio’s team said: “One trend in market is technological innovations. With the food industry constantly evolving, manufacturers are focusing on providing their customers with better-quality products by using more efficient processing equipment. For instance, on October 27, 2016, Florigo Industry, a renowned and reliable partner of various potato processing companies with customers in over 80 countries, launched a continuous potato chip fryer with the patented Opti-Flow technology to enhance frying performance. This Opti-Flow technology reduces the occurrence of turbulence as it removes 99% of cyclone dead spots at the beginning of the fryer. This aids in ensuring the nominal flow speed all along the fryer by preventing the settling of debris and helps in assuring that the potato slices do not absorb any excess oil. Potato chip manufacturers can lower the level of acrylamides and reduce the number of rejects by using this technology, thereby enhancing both product quality and yield.”

According to the report, one driver in market is evolving taste preferences. Taste preferences for savory snacks are evolving, as consumers, especially the youth, are eager to experiment and constantly seek different products. Manufacturers strive to meet this demand through product innovation, brand extension, and the introduction of new brands. Continuous product development and innovation are essential for the sustainability of any industry, and the global savory snacks market is no exception. Therefore, manufacturers have been focusing on launching several product varieties in terms of ingredients and flavors. Most manufacturers especially target the millennials, a growing health-conscious consumer segment, especially in Europe and the Americas. For example, on July 18, 2016, PepsiCo launched four popular global potato chip flavors — Brazilian Picanha (skewered-grilled steak with chimichurri sauce), Chinese Szechuan Chicken (inspired by Sichuan peppers), Kettle Cooked Indian Tikka Masala (a tomato-based dish with turmeric and cumin), and Wavy Greek Tzatziki (flavored with dill, garlic, and other spices) — under its LAY'S brand. These flavors have been made available through retail stores across the US 25 July 2016 onward. On September 6, 2016, PepsiCo partnered with CARA in Canada to offer its limited-edition potato chip flavor, Chalet sauce, for Canadian consumers. In 2013, the company launched chocolate-covered potato chips to primarily attract the millennial women consumer segment.

Further, the report states that one challenge in market is growing popularity of alternative snack products. Frozen yogurt, cereal bars, and fruit-based snack products are some of the most popular substitutes for savory snack products such as potato chips and extruded snacks. A wide variety of options are available in the market, and hence, consumers can easily switch between products. Moreover, most consumers in this space are price-sensitive and do not have brand loyalty. Substitutes like cereal bars are attracting more consumers owing to their high nutritional value. The sales of cereal bars globally accounted for $11.49 billion in 2015 and will reach $13.84 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 3.79%. Similarly, the global packaged yogurt sales reached $68.01 billion in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 6.72%. Newer varieties of snacks are also emerging and giving tough competition to savory snack products. One example is fruit crisps, provided by Nims Fruit Crisps, a 2010 start-up that uses air-drying to produce fruit snacks without the use of additives or preservatives. One serving of the company's fruit crisps contains 52 calories, which is significantly lower than the 171-calorie content in an average bag of salted potato chips. Thus, the growing popularity of competitive products is hindering the growth of the market.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. For further information on this report, please visit- http://www.technavio.com/report/global-food-global-savory-snacks-market-2017-2021

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