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.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global hydraulic cylinder market for 2016-2020. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors operating in the market. Vendors included in the report are component manufacturers and suppliers.  

This report covers the present scenario and the growth of the global hybrid imaging market for 2017-2021 (base year: 2016; forecast end year: 2021). To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of various hybrid imaging systems to key end-users, such as hospitals, diagnostic centers, and ambulatory centers.