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Nematicide Forecast Promising as Suppliers Innovate to Meet Growers’ Needs
Despite their miniscule size, nematodes are one of the world’s most destructive agricultural pests, causing an estimated $80 billion in crop damage annually. In large part due to their proliferation, the market for nematicide products to control infestations remains robust, although somewhat fluid as formulators work to keep effective products in the marketplace as proven treatments falter due to health and environmental concerns. With a promising market andContinue reading→
Generic products continue to bring price competition to the industrial vegetation management market
Generic products are altering the competitive landscape in the industrial vegetation management (IVM) market. Not only have generic products forced branded companies to reduce their prices, or otherwise risk Continue reading→
Fragrance Outlook II – Celebrity endorsements still going strong in the fragrance market
In the competitive arena of the fragrance market, eye appeal and originality are key. Amid a long line of celebrity endorsed perfumes, Justin Bieber’s My World and Beyonce’s Heat have seen considerable popularity. Among fashion designers, Mark Jacobs has managed to tap intoContinue reading→
New Data Shows Plenty of Room for Innovators of All Sizes in OTC Market
Demand for Synthetics Surges Amid Lackluster Finished Lubricant Market
Despite an overall decline in the global demand for finished lubricants, the market for synthetics is growing nicely, driven by factors on both the supply and demand side of the equation. As the trend takes shape aroundContinue reading→
Fragrance Outlook I – A breath of fresh air for the beleaguered fragrance industry?
Fragrance sales constituted almost 10% of the total cosmetics and toiletries sales in the United States in 2010. While the fragrance market saw a sharp decline in 2009, this year has started to show some much needed recovery.Continue reading→
Consumers opting for a do-it-yourself approach in the market for pesticides and fertilizers
The U.S consumer market for pesticides and fertilizers is valued at $4-5 billion at the marketer level. Despite the fact that many prior users have stopped buyingContinue reading→
Kline’s Energy Practice Vice-President to Discuss the Latest Developments in Gas-to-Liquid Basestocks
The debut of Gas-to-Liquid base stocks is fast approaching, with the first supply expected from the Pearl project in Qatar next year. Presenting at the ICIS Pan-American Base Oils & Lubricants conference, William Downey, Vice-President of Kline’s Petroleum and Energy Practice, will provide insights on Continue reading→
Natural Products Outperform the Overall Personal Care Market: More Double-digit Growth on the Global Horizon
The surge in consumer interest in, and adoption of, natural personal care products around the globe has driven outstanding growth in this segment of the market even as the overall industry has Continue reading→
Can Russia shake its dependence on energy exports?
Russia boasts an abundance of energy reserves, which make up a significant proportion of the country’s total commodity exports. Along with metals and other precious commodities, oil and gas exports are key contributors to the growth of the Russian economy. While energy exports generated rapid economic growth before the recession, Russia paid dearly for this dependence duringContinue reading→