A cufflink is a decorative and stylish fastener for cuffs, typically worn on a shirt or blouse. Cufflinks are primarily worn by men. These fasteners vary depending on the design, style, and color. The visible part of the cufflink is often monogrammed or decorated according to the consumer's preferences. With time, the cufflink developed and became a more sophisticated part of a man's wardrobe, especially for tuxedo usage and formal attire. With the availability of different types of stones, precious metals, fabrics, and design, the cufflink has become the new well-dressed man's staple.Cufflinks have grown to become an important component in the fashion accessories market and are available in a wide range of designs and styles today. Expensive raw materials like silver, gold, silk, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and white gold are increasingly used in cufflinks. The hidden part of a cufflink usually pivots on a central post and gets aligned with it, while the cufflink is fixed through the button-hole. Many different types of cufflinks are available in the market today, including fixed backing, chain link, ball return, bullet back, toggle, and whaleback closures. Cufflinks are made from materials like stone, leather, glass, metal, and combinations thereof.Cufflinks have become very popular, especially as gifts for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. The growth in online retailing has contributed significantly to market growth. Newer product ideas like customized cufflinks that incorporate photos and monograms have also refreshed the demand.As the market for cufflinks is niche, competition is rife among the market competitors and often results in price wars. The presence of counterfeit products is another major factor that hinders the market growth.

Cryogenic technology is primarily involved in the production, maintenance, and application of low temperatures below 150⁰C. The scope of cryogenic applications has increased from cold storage to core processes in many end-user industries. The enduser industries like petrochemicals and chemicals, hold a major share of revenue in the global cryogenic tanks market. The applications of cryogenic equipment such as pumps, vaporizers, valves, and storage tanks in major end-user industries like petrochemicals and chemicals have a vital role in maintaining the temperature and pressure of liquefied natural gas (LNG), thus preventing leakages.

Critical care or intensive care is the close monitoring and treatment given to individuals with acute, life-threatening illness or injuries such as shock, burns, accidents,complicated surgeries, sepsis, and severe breathing problems. It usually takes place in

an ICU or trauma center.The therapeutic usage of drugs during these critical care scenarios are termed as ‘critical care therapeutics’ and can be grouped as below:Plasma therapeutics and Anticoagulants.Several plasma-derived products are commonly used in critical care situations, which include:Albumin,Antithrombin concentrates,Factor XIII concentrates,Fibrinogen concentrates,Prothrombin complex concentrates.

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.