The global food thickeners market is projected to grow from USD 20.04 billion in 2026 to USD 35.02 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 6.4%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for clean-label ingredients, plant-based products, and functional foods. North America currently leads the market with 41% share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Hydrocolloids dominate by type, and beverages lead by application, with sauces and dips expected to grow fastest.

The global cooking oil recycling market is projected to grow from $2.19 billion in 2024 to $3.85 billion by 2032, driven by stricter environmental regulations, circular economy adoption, and biodiesel production expansion. Key applications include biofuels, animal feed, and cosmetics, with innovations in processing technology and blockchain traceability enhancing supply chain resilience.

The article highlights three stocks showing potential for upside momentum in 2026 based on golden cross technical signals and fundamental analysis: Sun Communities, Darling Ingredients, and Wave Life Sciences.

San Francisco-based investment firm No Street GP LP acquired 2.25 million shares of Darling Ingredients for $69.5 million in Q3, representing 4.6% of its reportable assets, despite the stock's 15% decline over the past year.

Darling Ingredients reported Q2 2025 results with flat revenue of $1.5 billion but significantly reduced earnings, primarily due to challenges in its renewable fuels segment, leading to a downward revision of full-year guidance.

The global turmeric oleoresin market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 to 2034, reaching an estimated US$ 192.2 Mn by 2034. This growth is driven by rising consumer demand for natural food ingredients, health-conscious choices, and increasing preference for plant-based skincare products.

The U.S. cooking oil recycling industry is facing challenges, with industry revenue expected to contract at a CAGR of 7.1% to $2.1 billion by 2024. The decline is attributed to the preference for virgin vegetable oil over recycled oil, and the limited scale of alternative markets like soap, cosmetics, and animal feed production.

The global blood meal industry is projected to grow to $3.1 billion by 2035, driven by rising demand for animal feed. Blood meal is a cost-effective alternative to traditional protein sources like soybean and fishmeal, and its use is increasing due to growing meat consumption and sustainable agricultural practices.

The global liquid mushroom market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach $15.74 billion by 2034, driven by the increasing popularity of plant-based diets. Conventional liquid mushrooms are gaining traction worldwide due to their lower cost and easier availability compared to organic options.

The article highlights five stocks with significant growth potential and trading below their fair value, including Darling Ingredients, StoneCo, Ziff Davis, PagSeguro Digital, and ACM Research.

The global bovine gelatin market is expected to grow from $1.33 billion in 2023 to $2.92 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 8.67%. The growth is driven by increasing demand in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

The bakery meal market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for preservative-free, nutritious animal feed in sectors such as poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture. The market is witnessing a surge in interest and innovation, supporting the country's expanding agricultural and farming industries.