Turf Represents Mixed Opportunity for Pesticide and Fertilizer Suppliers
Institutional turf is a growing end use for makers of pesticides and fertilizers, but our research shows that turf farms have been contracting.
Why China’s Lubricants Market Is Headed Toward a 10-Year Dip
China’s lubricants market is on track for a downturn – and the slump is expected to last for the next decade. Continue reading
Five Brands Making Headlines in Professional Hair Care
Our Professional Hair Care Intelligence Center picked up several interesting news stories ranging from skincare brands venturing into hair care to new and innovative product forms being introduced. Here are some that caught our attention the most:
Why the CARB Ban on ICE Vehicles Won’t Mark the End of Engine Oil Evolution
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) — and areas following the Golden State’s footsteps — will likely ban new internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicles almost completely by 2035, but there are still plans by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to update their engine oil specifications. The reason?
How the Naturals Trend Is Redefining Personal Care Ingredients in Brazil
Brazil’s personal care ingredients industry is being transformed by the growing number of conscious consumers who expect brands to offer natural products.
Professional Cleaning Sector Faces Labor Shortages as Sustainability Increases in Importance
Sales of floor care products have started to rebound in 2021 and 2022 after experiencing sharp declines in 2020. On the contrary, sales of hand care products came down slightly in 2021 and are expected to continue this path. Similar shifts occurred within specific end users. In general, healthcare facilities have seen increased demand for I&I cleaning products, particularly surface and hand care, which grew steadily from 2020 through 2022. However, the impact of high inflation and a looming recession continues putting pressure on cleaning contractors as potential customers look to save external costs and handle cleaning with the help of their own staff.
Natural Gas Shortages and High Prices Could Change Demand for NGEO
This article originally appeared in the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineer’s September edition of TLT magazine
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Personal Care Ingredients: How Supply Chain Disruptions and Clean Beauty Are Affecting the U.S. Market
Supply chain disruptions are still affecting markets in America – and they’re trickling down to cause issues in the personal care ingredients industry.
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The 8 Biggest Takeaways from This Year’s AgChem Summit
By Frances Davidson, Senior Account Manager at Kline
The annual AgChem Summit in Raleigh, NC, put a spotlight on the biggest crop protection and biological product developments in the industry – all while attracting an enthusiastic, receptive crowd.
Biopesticides: These Are the 4 Regions That Have the Most Potential for Sales Surges
Bans on pesticides, along with negative sentiments surrounding chemicals used in foods, are sending sales of biopesticides into a seemingly unstoppable upswing. In fact, the industry even thrived during the pandemic.
