What is Pine Nuts Market?
Pine nuts, also called pinoli or pignoli, are small edible seeds of the female cone in a pine tree. These are edible seeds from about 20 different species of pine cones. These nuts are one of the more expensive nuts on the market because of the time required to grow the nuts and the effort to harvest the seeds from their protective encasement. They are one of the calorie-rich edible nuts. They contain health-promoting phytochemicals, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids that help to reduce the LDL (Bad Cholesterol) and increases HDL (Good Cholesterol) in the blood.
The market study is being classified by Type (Siberian Pine, Korean Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Chilgoza Pine and Singleleaf Pinyon) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC (United States), Badia Spices (United States), Diamond Foods, LLC (United States), John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (United States), Mariani Nut Co. (United States), National Raisin Co (United States), Pinoli Ltd (New Zeland), Guna Organics (India) and Seeberger GmbH (Germany) are some of the key players profiled in the study.
Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Vendors will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Pine Nuts market throughout the predicted period.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Pine Nuts market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Pine Nuts has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Health Benefits of the Pine Nuts
- Rising Demand from Western European Countries Owing To Its Nutritional and Medicinal Value
Market Trend
- Growing Demand for Organic Food Products
Restraints
- Fluctuations in the Raw Material Prices
Opportunities
- Growth in the Food Industry
- Rising Demand for Gourmet Cooking Oil
Challenges
- Allergies Associated With Pine Nuts
Market Leaders and some development strategies
In March 2016, Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has completed its acquisition of Diamond Foods Inc. The snack maker has acquired all outstanding shares of San Francisco-based Diamond Foods in a cash and stock merger transaction announced in Oct. 2015.
The companies are exploring the market by adopting expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions across the globe to gain competitive advantage through combined collaborations.
Key Target Audience
Pine Nuts Manufacturers, Research Professionals, Emerging Companies, Distributors, Government Body & Associations and End-user