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On September 1st, 2018, The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists (CHF) will begin accepting applications for its 2019 Business Accelerator Program, an intensive year-long course of business study for professional working artists. Through this innovative web-based program, currently in its fifth year, the national nonprofit organization is transforming the art industry by providing visual artists with the business training they need to succeed as entrepreneurs and make a complete living through the creation of their art.

According to a new market research report "Stem Cell Manufacturing Market by Product (HSCs, MSCs, iPSCs, ESCs, Instruments, Media, Consumables), Application (Research, Target Identification, Therapy (Autologous, Allogeneic), Cell Banks), End User (Pharma, Hospitals) - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the report studies the global Stem Cell Manufacturing Market over the forecast period of 2018 to 2023. The market is projected to reach USD 14.61 Billion by 2023 from USD 10.75 Billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 6.3%. Factors such as growing public-private investments and funding in stem cell-based research, rising public awareness regarding about the therapeutic potency of stem cell products, development of advanced genomic analysis techniques for quality control during stem cell manufacturing, technological advancements in stem cell manufacturing and preservation, and evolving regulatory frameworks for stem cell therapeutics in the US and Europe are driving the growth of the Stem Cell Manufacturing Market.

Turbo Wax car cleaning products manufacturer is currently running a hashtag contest via their social media platforms. Any customer can post a photo of their vehicle, using either the hashtag or tagging the company in the photo and have a chance to win. Entrants may also see their images of their vehicles and the car care products be used on social media. The campaign is meant to not only showcase real customer experience with the items, but also to help raise awareness of local vehicle washing businesses.

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The supply chain management segment is estimated to hold the largest market size in the blockchain in retail market in 2018

The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing use of ceramic balls in the automotive and chemical end-use industries owing to their superior properties such as resistance to corrosion & heat, durability, and high temperature resistance.

The increasing use of circuit materials due to technological advancements in the electronics sector is one of the most significant factors projected to drive the circuit materials market.

Transparency Market Research has published a new report, titled "Asia Pacific Beer Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020". The report provides a comprehensive overview of the beer market in Asia Pacific and investigates the factors that are anticipated to impact the growth of the market. According to the findings of the report, the Asia Pacific beer market will rise from US$155.93 bn in 2013 to US$220.36 bn by 2020 at a positive CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period between 2014 and 2020.

Rising health concerns among consumers, increasing demand for new and innovative products such as flavored milk, and widening distribution channels such as hypermarkets and supermarkets are some of the major factors expected to fuel the growth of the North America milk market in the forecast period. On the other hand, availability of a wide range of substitutes such as almond milk, soy milk, and others, and short shelf life of milk and dairy products are the restraining factors anticipated to curb the growth of this market in the coming years.

Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed a rapid growth in veganism especially in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the North America regions. The confluence of factors such as the rise in awareness about the health benefits on consumption of vegan products and the consumers' desirability of adopting a healthier lifestyle has been driving the consumers to shift into the vegan diet. Owing to this factor, the products such as the pimento has been gradually gaining traction among its target segments. Pimento and its various formats such as the pimento extract has witnessed large scale application in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics as well as in the food industry.

The demerara sugar market is anticipated to form strong demand dynamics from the developing regions and enjoy its steady growth over the forecast period in the developed regions. The demerara sugar falls under crystal and unrefined sugar categories which are experiencing rapid growth owing to its increasing demand from the health-aware consumer base across developed and developing regions. Increasing consumer spending on food and household products and growing overall economic activities with consumer inclination for healthier food habits is expected to drive the demand for the demerara sugar over the forecast period. Europe is anticipated to dominate the global demerara sugar market over the forecast period owing to its huge bakery and processed food industry and substantial consumer base for natural and healthier food and beverage products.

The blooming era of a healthy lifestyle has led to an increased demand for the products derived from natural sources be it food, oil or cosmetics. The development in the contemporary market has ushered the demand for essential oils. The essential oils usually derived from distillation have found great use since history due to their enrichment with therapeutic and medicinal benefits. The aroma of these oils is surmised to induce an uplifting effect in the human sensory system. The evolution in the market has shepherded the development of different types of essential oils such as: Lavender oil, Peppermint oil, Tea Tree oil, Palmarosa oil, Frankincense oil, among others. Cymbopogon martini commonly known as Palmarosa oil has an enhanced importance in the market not only due to its rich aroma but also its multi-benefit profile involving health and skin benefits. The advancement in the field of alternative medicine has revived Aromatherapy wherein Palmarosa oil is highly recommended for the improvement in the psychological well-being.

The chunkier form of milk called Butter is known for clinching the dairy market due to its enormous amount of benefits in terms of vitamins and minerals to the body. The powerful antioxidant properties and its ability to boost the nutritional absorption rate has escalated its popularity not only in relation to cooking and bakery but in cosmetics too. The market evolution has led to the development of different types of butter such as cultured butter, sweet cream butter, raw cream butter, concentrated butter and whey butter. Consumer's preference towards a healthy lifestyle has induced a prevalent demand for concentrated butter in the global market. Known for a longer shelf life, concentrated butter has elevated consumer awareness especially in the lactose intolerant population due to the trivial amount of casein and lactose presence in it. The increasing implementation of concentrated butter in the food industry and household practices is primary reason for its rising demand in the market.

Edible glitters are solids obtained from natural and chemical ingredients to augment sparkle and luster to the foods and beverage products added. Edible glitters are referred to collection of tiny particles, fragments, or any other suitable natural or synthetic substance, and particularly such materials characterized as being capable of reflecting, or scattering light, or offering a multicolor effect.

EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Foam Containers are used across the world for packaging of food, CD & DVD, meat and egg trays. Foam containers are made up of Expanded Polystyrene, also known as Beadboard which is rigid plastic foam with a closed cell structure. High demand for lightweight protective packaging solutions which are convenient to handle is expected to be one of the key drivers for the growth of EPS foam containers market. Low thermal conductivity, Moisture resistance are key properties of EPS Foam containers which are highly desired in food packaging. Foam container prevents leakage of liquid items food which increases its importance in the foodservice market. The global foodservice market to grow at a CAGR above 5% during the period 2017-2021. Innovative packaging is trending factor in the foodservice market. EPS Foam food packaging service is helpful to minimize foodborne illness as compared to other alternatives uses in food packaging sectors. The demand for EPS foam containers is expected to grow during the forecast period, on the backdrop of rising demand for economical and lightweight containers.

U-Panel is highly acceptable flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC), bulk or big bag because of its lifting capacity. U Panel Bags are made up of polypropylene tape woven fabric. U Panel Bags are used in industries for moving various types of materials. As compare to other FIBC, U Panel has more safety ratio and capacity to transport heavy and dense materials. Materials like sand, flake, granules, pellet and powder, dry or flowable products are carrying out with the help of U Panel Bags. U Panel Bags are standard solutions for dry or flowable material manufacturer or supplier to convey goods from one place to another. U Panel Bags are made up by two panels– one panel is of single fabric which covered two sides, and a bottom side and another panel of single fabric are covered remaining two side and bottom side. The hassle-free transportation of goods or material can be possible by U Panel Bags.

Functional packaging is a fast growing phenomenon which is adding value to the existing products by transforming it for better consumer experience. Labels are defined as any flexible material adhered to an object to indicate identification information, contents, price, instructions, ownership, ratings or other information. Whereas functional labels adds more purpose beyond identification such as bundling multiple products, cover or reseal an opening or serve as safety seal. Certain types of functional labels include peel-away labels, bundling labels, pressure sensitive, booklet type, collectable stickers, resealable labels, multipack labels, and opening feature labels. Peel off labels secures the product and easily peels away for the user's access to the product.

Metals such as aluminum provide high barrier properties against moisture. Metals are bio-degradable and recyclable which possesses minimal effect on nature. Therefore, metal lug closures are highly preferred due to their composition of the metal. Moreover, highly aesthetic and luminous appearance with a smooth surface finish of metal lug closures attracts the end-users. Metal lug closures market has high penetration in the food industry while negligible in any other industry. Metal lug closures are majorly used with glass jars and bottles. With large and further growing food packaging market, metal lug closures market is expected to witness wide opportunity during the forecast period.

Electronic pipettes are manufactured using a unique technology which makes them more specific for research and scientific field devices. Electronic pipettes are often compared with non-electronic models of pipettes. Electronic pipettes offer a plenty of benefits such as increased resistance to contamination, higher level or accuracy, and less reliability on force. Electronic pipettes are used for multiple applications using index-finger pipetting action, electronic tip ejection, and interlock technology which provide better performance in research and laboratories.

Epileptic seizures are triggered due to disturbances in the neural activity of the brain. There are many different types of epileptic seizures. Seizures can be triggered due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels. In certain cases, young children experience febrile convulsions when they are running a temperature.

Eye is the most accessible organ in the human body. Due to this feature, ophthalmic diagnostics agents play a significant role in ophthalmology to aid effective diagnosis of an ocular condition. Ophthalmic or ocular diagnostics agents are offered intravenously to perform demonstrative fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature.

The global market for cervical dysplasia features a highly consolidated competitive landscape, with the top three companies accounting for more than three-fourth of the overall market in 2017, observes a recent report by Transparency Market Research. These top vendors, namely Qiagen AG, Hologic Inc., and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, have strengthened their hold on the market owing to strategies such as collaboration with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and successful and focused R&D activities.

The global umbilical cord blood banking market features a markedly fragmented vendor landscape characterized by the presence of a copious number of small players. The combined share of the leading three players is merely 7.0% of the global market, finds Transparency Market Research (TMR). Over the years, the anticipated proliferation of private cord blood banking companies is likely to up the level of competition. TMR, however, observes that the high degree of fragmentation notwithstanding, the market is strictly regulated both by regional and global legislations with an aim to promote better therapeutic use of cord blood.

Sepsis can be defined as the body's reaction to the fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection, which may further lead to systemic inflammatory reaction and organ dysfunction or organ failure. Depending on severity of infection, sepsis is classified into three types: sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. Severe sepsis is associated with organ dysfunction and acute alteration in mental status, while septic shock is defined as severe sepsis with signs of abnormalities in cellular metabolism and dangerously low blood pressure and organ dysfunction, which is considered to be medical emergency. Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death in hospitalized patients. According to data revealed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sepsis affects around 800,000 people in the U.S. each year and it is the ninth leading cause of disease-related deaths in North America. Death can be as a result of hypotension, organ failure, high heart rate, and extreme body temperatures or due to a combination of these. Sepsis affects different populations in different manner according to race, age, severity of infection, ethnicity, etc. It is more common in the elderly and infants. According to UNICEF and WHO report (2012), severe cord sepsis was one of the top three causes of newborn death worldwide, causing 13% neonatal deaths.

Home testing products allow an individual to test a disease condition at home. The tests done at home are quick and confidential. Home testing can aid in detecting possible health conditions when there are no symptoms so that treatment can be started. It also lowers the chances of complications. Home tests also help monitor frequent changes in treatment and detect specific condition where there are no signs to allow immediate action. Home testing products are available for various diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, and many conditions such as pregnancy, diabetes, and cholesterol.