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Membrane separation is one of the most popular technologies used for separating materials through pores or minute gaps. It is a thin layer material with selective penetration functions used for concentration, purification and separation. Membrane separation technique facilitates several industries to reuse wastewater and reduce sewage footprint from the fresh water resources. Separating membrane is made up of organic or inorganic raw materials. Inorganic materials are usually metal and ceramic; whereas, organic materials mainly refer to all types of chemical substances. Ultrafiltration and microfiltration membranes are usually made from polysulfone, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and others. The demand for clean processed drinking water is propelling, attributed to mandatory government regulations for providing clean processed drinking water to consumers. Adherence of environmental standards required by governments in the area of water scarcity, has led ...

The global food retail industry include various types of food products such as cereals, meat, packed foods, organic food items, breads, vegetables and fruits, seafood, dairy products, including ice creams, milk items and others and various other household food items. The global food retail markets incorporate the retail sales of variety of food products, both packaged and unpackaged, along with retail sales of alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages include beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and others whereas non-alcoholic beverages include soda, soft drinks, juices, fizzy drinks and others. In reference to growing fashion of hypermarkets and supermarkets, the retailers have started using big data to understand the needs of consumers by providing answers to their questions. Hypermarket and supermarket retailers assist consumers in deciding the item to buy by telling them about the quality and benefits of the items with the help o...

The increasing concern for personal grooming is the key growth driver of the global hosiery market. The growing desire of wearing apparels fitting to the body shape has propelled the growth of the global market. Socks dominated among the various products of the global hosiery market in 2014. Based on consumer type, the market for women is growing at faster pace, as compared to that of men. Women also represent the largest share in the market. Europe lead the market in 2014, however the market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with the fastest pace during the forecast period. With the up surging urbanization and growing disposable income, the living standard of people has also been enhancing. The growing purchasing power of middle class consumers is expected to benefit the global market during the forecast period. The fashion industry has been growing at a significant pace. The consumers are demanding for fashionable intimate apparels and hosiery products. The younger people ar...

The increasing population has been propelling the demand for food items, which is consequently driving the growth of the global farm equipment market .   The up gradation in the technology, increasing government subsidies on agricultural machineries, growth of precision farming and easily available credit schemes from financial institutions are encouraging the growth of the global market. Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share in the global market in 2014, owing to its large population that translates into demand for crops. Among the various types, the tractors segment dominated the global farm equipment market in 2014. Farm equipment includes machineries used for the production and maintenance of crops and agricultural livestock. Tractors are one of the essential farm equipment that serves several purposes in agriculture, including plowing, harrowing, and transportation of agricultural products. The harvesting equipment includes combine harvesters and threshers....

The increasing awareness about celiac disease and up surging regulations related to product labeling are the key drivers, which are fuelling the growth of the global gluten-free products market . The processed food industry is highly influenced by the regulations related to product labeling, owing to which, they are increasing the usage of gluten-free ingredients in the manufacturing of their products. The European and North American countries are the forerunners among the gluten-free products usage. The gluten-free products exclude gluten, which is a type of protein composite found in certain grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Celiac disease caused by the consumption of gluten affects the small intestine. The ingestion of Gliadin, which is one of the key components of gluten, causes celiac disease. Some of the gluten-free grains may also develop gluten in them, due to cross-contamination during their transportation or processing. The improvement in lifestyle due to up surg...

The growing consumer awareness towards anti-aging products and healthy drinks has produced many new drinks categories, such as functional and beauty drinks. The consumers in developed countries prefer functional drinks with added vitamins and minerals over its counterparts, such as carbonated soft drinks. The beauty drinks and functional drinks has gained significant market share over the past three years. The ingredients with high antioxidants, such as botanical extracts from fruits and other plants, minerals and vitamins are used in beauty drinks. Some of the other major ingredients of beauty drinks include exotic berry, tea polyphenols, açai extract and EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). Beauty drinks are consumed for the rejuvenation of skin, nails, and hair.  The beauty conscious consumers with busy lifestyle are the major end users of beauty drinks. Moreover, the aging population in developed countries of Europe and some parts of Asia-Pacific (Japan, and South Korea) is ac...

Global  diaper market  is projected to reach $84,317.6 million by 2023, according to P&S Intelligence. Increasing demand for comfortable and high-absorbent diapers for both babies and adults, increasing number of women workforce, rising adult population, increasing use of biodegradable diapers and growing awareness among populace about personal hygiene, are the major factors driving the growth of the market. Market Segments On the basis of age, the baby diaper category contributed over 85.0% revenue share to the global diaper market in 2017, on account of increasing hygiene awareness, rising birth rates as well as growing disposable income. However, with rising adult population across the globe, the prevalence of uncontrollable urge to urinate problem (urinary incontinence) and rising cases of prostate surgeries, the market for adult diapers is projected to witness a faster CAGR, globally, during the forecast period. Based on product type, the cloth baby diaper...

Market Overview Rising need for mobile infotainment systems is a key driver for growing  Bluetooth speakers market  globally. The rising disposable income, advancing wireless technology and rising smartphone penetration pushed the demand for Bluetooth audio devices. Bluetooth speakers provide wireless audio streaming. These devices play media from a content source (tablet, laptop, smartphone, or any Bluetooth enabled device). Most portable Bluetooth devices include a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. These speakers are portable, easy to use & carry, and install. Based on type, Bluetooth speakers have been classified into portable and fixed. Portable speakers recorded large volume sales globally, owing to its ergonomic design and advancement in audio technology. Also, improvement in lithium-ion battery used in portable speakers provide long playback time, which has supported the demand for these speakers. Growth of wireless connectivity and adoption of smart...

Seasonings and spices market  is forecasted to reach $30,412.8 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% during 2018–2023. The growth in the market will be led by the increasing awareness on the medical benefits of spices, the rising demand for ethnic cuisines, and the growing popularity of convenience foods. In terms of product, the seasonings and spices market has been categorized into whole and ground. The whole seasonings and spices market is expected to grow at higher rate over ground, in terms of volume and value, during the forecast period. The faster growth of the segment is due to the convenience of processing whole spices, from both the industrial and the residential perspective. On the basis of end use, the seasonings and spices industry has been categorized into industrial, food service, and retail. Due to the growing usage of seasonings and spices in food processing industries to meet the consumer demand, the industrial sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4...

The global savory snacks market was valued at $111.1 billion in 2014. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2015 to 2020, to reach $166.6 billion by 2020. The global savory snacks market is being driven by the rising urbanization, increasing per capita income (especially in developing countries), and changing food culture. The high growth of   savory snacks market in Asia-Pacific region is mainly coming from the increasing demand from China and India, as they constitute large part of the global and regional population. The healthier alternatives to savory snacks, such as bakery products, fresh fruits, and juices, are hindering the savory snacks market growth; which is compelling companies to offer healthier snacking options. The demand for small pack sizes have been increasing considerably in certain countries, such as India and Mexico, due to increasing consumption from lower income groups and demographic changes. People are demanding varieties in s...

The global  clinical nutrition market  was valued at $39,339.4 million in 2015, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during 2016 - 2022. The factors driving the growth of the global market include increasing geriatric population, high birth rate and high number of premature birth, surge in the number of victims of malnutrition receiving treatment, surging incidence of lifestyle associated disease, and increasing incidence of cancer and central nervous system diseases. Malnutrition is a widespread problem, affecting the lives of millions of people globally. It is a condition that occurs due to deficiency of essential nutrients in the body. In 2010, around 40% of all hospital patients globally were malnourished.  Clinical nutrition is the most efficient way to treat malnutrition and helps in avoiding associated costs. In Europe, around one-third of all hospital patients were malnourished in 2012. The increase in the number of victims of malnutrition globally,...

The global sports drinks market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% during 2016-2022. Among the various product types, the isotonic segment held the largest share in the global sports drinks market in 2015. The up surge in the level of urbanization has been propelling consumer demand in all domains. Their changing lifestyle is encouraging them to adopt healthy drink habits. This is also driving the demand for sports nutrition products including the sports drinks, such as protein drinks, non-protein drinks and herbal drinks. The shift in consumer trend is also encouraging the sports drinks manufacturers to evolve new products that can suffice people to attain their health goals faster. Africa and Asia are regions with fastest rate of urbanization. According to a report by United Nations, the urbanization level for all of the global regions will be above 50% by 2050. The developed countries such as the U.S. and countries in Europe are the major markets for sports dri...

Razormarket  is expected to reach $20.2 billion by 2024, registering a CAGR of 2.3% during the forecast period, the market is buoyed by several factors, predominantly by increasing focus toward men’s personal grooming, and rising disposable income of the population, especially residing in developing countries such as India and China, finds P&S Intelligence. Increasing lucrative opportunities in rural market In APAC, countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Vietnam, and Philippines have large population living in rural areas. For instance, in India, 66% of the total population lives in rural areas. Similarly, it has been recorded that approximately 31% Australian population lives in remote or rural areas. Consumers residing in rural areas of developing countries use cheap quality razors and blades. However, with modernization and increasing penetration of social media platforms, a shift in consumer behavior within rural areas is being exhibited. The m...