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The Hop market is an integral part of the Beer industry. Hops are the female flowers of the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, and are used to add flavor, aroma, and bitterness to beer. Hops are also used as a preservative, helping to extend the shelf life of beer. The hop market is composed of hop growers, hop merchants, and hop processors. Hop growers cultivate the hop plants, while hop merchants buy and sell hops to brewers. Hop processors are responsible for drying, pelletizing, and packaging hops for sale. The hop market is highly competitive, with many companies vying for market share. Some of the major players in the hop market include Yakima Chief Hops, Hopsteiner, BSG Hops, John I. Haas, and Hopunion. Show Less Read more