Salt is an ideal porter for micronutrient fortification and micronutrients such as iodine and iron can be found through salt, which ingurgitated by an individual provides various nutritional benefits, this micronutrient added salt is called as fortified salt. Fortification of salt is appreciated as one of the most cost-effective methods to tackle deficiency of iron and iodine as it is universally consumed by all income groups and age segments. Double fortified salt (DFS) is a form of table salt produced with mixed iron and iodine. Moreover, Iron insufficiency Anemia (IDA) and Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) come up with for the micronutrient deficiencies of public health significance over the globe, noticeably in the developing and under-developed countries.

Processed fruits and vegetables are agricultural products that undergo preservation methods like freezing, canning, drying, pickling, and juicing to extend shelf life, enhance convenience, and retain nutritional value. They offer year-round access to a variety of produce in frozen, canned, dried, and pickled forms, making them popular for cooking, snacking, and food preparation, providing convenient and nutritious options for healthy dietary choices.

The sugar market refers to the global industry involved in the production, processing, and distribution of sugar. It encompasses various types of sugar, including white, brown, and liquid sugars, derived from sources such as sugarcane, sugar beets, and alternative sweeteners. The market serves diverse end-use sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.

Edible insects are those which are used for consumption for human being and animal as nutrition. There are different varieties of insects available in nature which are edible to human as meal and snacks. With increasing demand for animal-based food and protein to provide large number of populations, insects are being used as source of meal and protein. Furthermore, edible insects are processed by different methods such as drying, roasting, steaming, curing, and others to obtain flour, low calorie protein that is used for low calorie energy bars and snacks. Also, they are used as ingredient and condiments which helps to the market over forecast period.