Crash barrier system is one of the important elements of road safety management and is used to maintain safety on road for pedestrians as well as drivers. Increasing accidents and fatalities have driven the growth of the crash barrier systems market.Road safety regulations such as expanding crash barriers across the highways and roads have improved, especially in developing countries from APAC. Quick and safe transport results in the development of a nation's economy by improving trades and connectivity.Flexible barriers such as cable barriers will have a positive influence on the market due to its wide range of benefits, including quick installation, cost efficiency, and high impact energy absorbing feature. However, negative impact of improper installations and space limitations for pedestrians and cyclists have resulted in increased accidents.Similarly, widely used concrete barriers cause damage to vehicles. Technavio forecasts the global crash barrier systems market to grow at a CAGR of 3.03% during the forecast period.

The global cosmetics packaging market is the parent market of the global cosmetic tubes and jars market. Cosmetic packaging refers to the casing or the primary packaging of various cosmetic products such as color cosmetics, moisturizers, creams,shampoos, conditioners, hair colors, perfumes, deodorants, and other toiletries. The global cosmetics packaging market was around $25 billion in 2016, posting a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period.Growing awareness about personal grooming is propelling the growth of the cosmetics industry.Increasing demand for more stock keeping units (SKU) sizes, a wide range of colored and innovative packaging products, and different packaging solutions for various products will have a positive influence on the demand for cosmetics packaging products in the market. Packaging protects a product from spoilage, improves the overall aesthetic appeal of the product, provides essential information about the product, and offers convenience for consumers in terms of handling/carrying the product. This has led to the growth of the global cosmetic tubes and jars market because of the convenience they offer.

Cosmetic ingredients form the base chemicals for personal care products, which include soaps, shampoos, lotions, perfumes, and a variety of other products. Some cosmetics are not only used for beauty regimes, but they also serve as vital components of wellbeing. Some examples of vital cosmetics are toothpaste and sunscreens.Historically, there had been several amendments in the cosmetics sector, which in turn, affected the global cosmetic ingredients market. Right from categorizing cosmetic ingredients as drugs, to the prohibition of marketing cosmetic products that have been animal tested, the cosmetics industry has always been under the scrutiny in terms of compliance and regulations.The field of cosmeceuticals, or, active ingredients in cosmetics, is increasingly gaining popularity. This trend of using active ingredients in cosmetics has greatly helped the cosmetics industry to expand its customer base. Manufacturers are encouraged to keep up with the pace of the industry with newer and complex demands. This has also made the industry highly competitive in nature.Changes in regulations will impact the cosmetics industry negatively. The implementation of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Authorisation of Chemicals) is also expected to have implications, which might limit the number of ingredients available to the cosmetic industry, thereby pressurizing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In terms of consumption volume, the global corn meal market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.95% during 2017-2021. The Americas was the largest consumer of cornmeal in 2016, followed by Asia-Pacific (APAC).The growing demand for Latin foods and the growing population of Hispanics are the prime factors driving the demand for corn four. In addition, the growth in the baking industry and food service segments and the growing popularity of corn-based snack products are the other drivers for the market growth.Despite these growth drivers, the market faces challenges such as the fluctuations in corn supply that are affecting the prices and the other major challenge is the growing concerns over the consumption of genetically modified (GM) corn that are restricted in many regions such as the US and EU.Established vendors are forming partnerships and strategic alliances, and such trends are expected to gain prominence in the market. Further, the trending acceptance of dry corn flour method instead of the traditional cooked-corn method by many vendors can have a significant impact on the market.

Corn flour is the finely powdered white starch that is extracted from maize kernels that are soaked and ground to separate the germ from bran. It can be used as a thickening agent in soups and liquids. The white corn flour is used as a filler, binder, and thickener in the pastry, cookie, and meat industries.The global corn flour market is expected to witness a moderate growth rate during the forecast period. Corn flour is used as a key ingredient in corn bread and corn muffins and as a thickener in gravies. Corn flour is a healthy and nutritional ingredient. The nutritional value of both white and yellow corn flour is the same. Corn flour is widely used in bakery dusting, bread and batters, pancake and waffle mixes, jams, and confectionery toppings, Further, it is used in beverages during the fermentation process. Moreover, corn flour can be blended with wheat flour to reduce the gluten content when making cakes and pastries. Corn flour also aids the digestive system as it contains iron and magnesium. Thus, these benefits are contributing to the growth of

the global corn flour market.

The increased use of smartphone and mobile apps for hotel booking has enhanced the customer experience. The use of mobile apps in the hotel industry brings immediacy and is changing a customer's expectation and its interaction with hotel owners and staff. For example, Village Hotel, a UK brand offers mobile check-in that provides the hotel with the guest's information before they arrive.

As per the director of consultant services for a leading industry and a LEED accredited professional, the part of selecting the right warewasher for an operation involves analyzing the way the foodservice operator uses the unit and how often they run the machine daily. Therefore, an effective way of assembling the appropriate data is to conduct a ware audit that is like an energy audit for the other kitchen equipment.

A specialized HVAC air duct manufacturer, ZEN Industries Inc., stated, "The dynamic of in-house production does not necessarily bode to the highest quality air duct product. A dedicated HVAC duct manufacturer works only to manufacture duct work, leading to more specialized production and significantly higher efficiency of production." This marks a trend of increasing scrutiny on the long tradition of HVAC contractors manufacturing their own HVAC ductwork in-house.

The growing R&D activities to develop drugs for previously untapped markets (elderly population of ages more than 60) is one of the biggest upcoming trend for the human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drugs market. For instance, Novovax's RSV-F Vaccine for RSV prophylaxis for people more than 60 years of age is already in the advanced stage of development and is expected to be launched over the forecast period.

This report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global HPV testing market for 2016-2020 (base year: 2015; end year: 2020). To calculate the market size, we consider the revenue generated from the sales of various HPV testing products used for detection of cancer screening. The market sizing is performed by calculating only the HPV test products used for genital cancer screening such as cervical cancer.