Food Hydrocolloid Seminars

The following is an outline for a seminar on food hydrocolloids offered by IMR International. This is a seminar on commercial, marketing and application related aspects of the industry. It is not a scientific or academic seminar. The seminar can be customized to client-specific needs. It can be tailored to fit in two hours, half a day or a full day. A technological portion to the seminar can be added; IMR is in close contact with several world-class, independent technologists in food hydrocolloids. Call or e-mail for a price quote.

• Overall Market Size
• Global hydrocolloid market

• Individual Hydrocolloids Analysis
• Analysis of key food hydrocolloids: agar, alginates, arabic, carrageenan, etc.
• Estimated global consumption by volume and value.

• Replacement Potential for Starch
• Estimate potential for starch competing against other hydrocolloids.

• Major Suppliers
• Global players and range of hydrocolloids offered
• Production facilities overview

• Forecast and Annual Growth Rate
• Review of each hydrocolloid estimated growth rate and factors involved

• Distribution Channels and Trends
• Direct vs. distributor sales
• Strength and weaknesses

• Blends vs. Single Ingredients
• Position of blends and systems vs. single ingredients

• Product Development and Confidentiality
• Evolution of product development and basic research responsibility
• Secrecy agreements, patents, market exclusivity

• Consumer Issues
• Perception of consumer is reality of supplier.
• Key hydrocolloid issues: nutrition and health, natural, GMO, organic, BSE, kosher, halal, etc.

For more information regarding seminars, please contact IMR.

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