Dive Summary:
- Market intelligence firm Frost & Sullivan says the global market for food processing equipment topped $513 billion last year.
- Surging demand for prepared foods, particularly in India and parts of Africa, will push the market past $636 billion by 2019.
Dive Insight:
U.S. manufacturers of equipment may wish to pay particular attention to the potential of the export market in India. Recent legislation there may provide considerable opportunities for industrial equipment makers.