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Owing to an increase in the nuclear families, aging population and growing urbanisation rates, people have started turning to animals for companionship. As a result, there has been a major rise in the global pet population in recent years, due to which, there has been an increase in the demand for pet foods. According to Expert Market Research, the global pet food market reached a value of US$ 89.3 Billion in 2016 and is further expected to reach US$ 118 Billion by 2022.

UHT milk can be easily stored at room temperature with least refrigeration and boiling requirements. Thus, it provides convenience by serving as a ready-to-consume product to urban consumers with hectic lifestyles. Further, the ability of being distributed without any need of cold chains have facilitated the penetration of UHT milk into the non-fridge households and the regions where milk scarcity is prevalent.

They are non-toxic and safe materials that have been in use for decades. Owing to their impact-resistant characteristic and ability to withstand extreme movement, PVC pipes are increasingly being used in earthquake-prone regions. Moreover, as they are resistant to most of the corrosive agents and bacterial contamination, many water companies depend on them to keep their water systems free from any contamination.

Cassava is currently grown in over 90 countries as it yields a better produce in adverse conditions than most other crops. A majority of cassava is consumed directly while the rest is processed into stable product forms such as starch, pellets, flour, chips, soups, dips, etc.

One of the recent applications of silica sand has been in the hydraulic fracturing process where its demand has increased considerably. Other applications include glass making, paving roads, silica filters for oil and water, foundries and coal burning boilers, sand finishes in paints and coatings, etc. According to a new report by Expert Market Research, the global silica sand market reached a volume of 184 Million Tons in 2016 and is further expected to reach 238 Million Tons by 2022.

Factors that are currently driving the global potato chips market include rising global population, increasing disposable incomes, urbanization, rising demand for packaged food and growth in emerging markets. Hectic lifestyles and long working hours have also shifted the consumption patterns of the consumers towards convenience and ready-to-eat foods. As a result, they have developed an affinity towards snack foods like potato chips. Furthermore, in order to keep up with the consumer's changing demand patterns, manufacturers are constantly bringing variations in ingredients, flavours and taste. Some of the popular and innovative flavours of potato chips include plain, barbecue, sour cream & onion, cheese, jalapeno, creamy garlic caesar, bacon mac & cheese, cinnamon bun, etc.

The production of barium carbonate declined slightly in the year 2009 as a result of recession but recovered rapidly from 2010 onwards. According to a new report by Expert Market Research, the global barium carbonate market reached a volume of 966 Thousand Tons in 2016 and is further expected to reach 1211 Thousand Tons by 2022. Rising construction and infrastructural activities along with refurbishments have augmented the demand for barium carbonate globally.

The gasification process uses heat, pressure and partial combustion which takes place when the air supply (O2) is inadequate for the combustion of biomass. The status of gasification at the country level generally depends on the background of industry and energy production in the country. For instance, it is mostly used in countries with widespread forest or pulp and paper industry along with amply indigenous biomass.

Guar gum is a polysaccharide which gives hexose sugar, mannose and galactose, when dissolved in water. It is a natural additive and the most cost-effective gelling agent which easily hydrates in cold water to achieve uniform and high viscosity at relatively low concentrations. It also serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier, improves texture, enhances mouth feel and controls crystal formation. Moreover, it is resistant to oil, greases and solvents. Apart from this, guar gum also helps in combating various health problems like diabetes, heart disease, bowel movements and colon cancer. Owing to its aforementioned properties, it is widely used in numerous industries.

Worth billions of dollars, the global tobacco industry represents a substantial contributor to the world economy. Over the past several years, the global tobacco market has witnessed many changes both in terms of production and consumption patterns. During 2009-2010, the tobacco production declined as a result of a fall in cultivation in major tobacco producing countries such as India, China and Brazil. However, the production increased soon in the beginning of 2011, particularly in the developing nations. This can be accredited to growing population, rising disposable incomes, lenient government regulations, surrogated promotion by transnational companies and increasing number of tobacco consumers. According to a new report by Expert Market Research, the market reached a volume of 8.1 Million Tons in 2016 and is further expected to reach 10 Million Tons by 2022.