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A pigment is a chemical material, which alters the color of reflected or transmitted light due to wavelength-selective absorption. Pigmentation is entirely different from fluorescence, phosphorescence, and other forms of luminescence, where materials emit light . Dyes are substances, which are naturally colored and have an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied.

Thermoformed plastic products can be produced by heating a plastic sheet to a pliable forming temperature, shaping it as desirable, and trimming it to create a usable end product. Plastics can be thermoformed through various processes which include vacuum snapback, plug assist forming, and thick and thin gauge thermoforming. Different raw materials used for manufacturing thermoformed plastic products include acrylics, bio-degradable polymers, polycarbonates, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polystyrene (PS), and poly vinyl chloride (PVC). Thermoformed plastic products are usually lighter in weight and relatively-stronger compared to traditional packaging materials such as glass and woods. Thus, they are most-widely used in different packaging applications in electronic, healthcare, and food packaging industries .

Containers are used to transport objects from one place to another. Unlike conventional shipping, container shipping uses containers of various standard sizes—20 foot (6.09 m), 40 foot (12.18 m), 45 foot (13.7 m), 48 foot (14.6 m), and 53 foot (16.15 m)—to load, transport, and unload goods or objects. As a result, containers can be moved by trains, ships and trucks. Most commonly and important container sizes are 20-foot and 40-foot lengths. The 20-foot container is generally referred to as a Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) and the 40-foot container is known as the Forty-foot Equivalent Unit (FEU).

A safe and reliable Logistics system is an important aspect of chemical industry. The manufacturing and consumption geography of the chemical industry are mostly separated apart. Therefore the chemical logistic has its part in the efficient, competitive and sustainable market development of the chemical industries. Chemical logistics are generally responsive, supple and adaptable; provide innovative service to respond to market changes rapidly and efficiently.

The advent of nanotechnology has given rise to a wide range of nano-enabled applications, including nano-enabled packaging for food and beverages. This packaging is being increasingly considered ideal for perishable products, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat products. The global nano-enabled packaging for food and beverages market attained revenues worth US$ 6.5 Bn in 2013. The market is estimated at a value worth US$ 15.0 Bn by the end of 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 12.7% over 2014-2020.

For reducing the sodium content in meat products, processors are probing for a replacement for sodium chloride that possesses similar functionality, without sacrificing the quality of the or sensory attributes. One idea that is being trailed up by food researchers is the employment of alternative gourmet salts. Alternative gourmet salts are not purified; consequently, they contain many trace elements, such as potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, and sodium. A recent study displayed similarities between the functionality of sodium chloride and potassium chloride with respect to their effects on muscle enzymes.

Increase in consumer interest in healthy diet has led to higher consumption of food and food ingredients with potential health benefits. Of late, consumers have become more conscious of their diet. According to a survey conducted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in 2014, majority of adults in the U.S. took dietary. According to the same survey, around 68% of adults in the U.S. use dietary supplements; of these, around 50% are regular users. Around 83% of adults in the U.S. expressed overall confidence in the quality, effectiveness, and safety of dietary supplements. People across various age groups consume dietary supplements to meet their recommended dietary allowances. Dietary supplements are available in different forms, such tablets, pills, powders, capsules, gel caps, and liquids. Dietary supplements such as vitamin, botanical, mineral, and fatty acid help consumers stay healthy and prevent nutritional deficiency diseases. Rising aging population, increasing lifestyle diseases and increasing healthcare cost are some of the important factors driving growth of the dietary supplements market. The major factor driving the cost of healthcare is lengthy and costly R&D conducted by pharmaceutical companies.

Botanical supplements fall under dietary ingredients that are prepared using plants or plant parts. These supplements are valued for their medicinal or therapeutic properties as well as flavor and scent. Manufacturers are laying emphases on launching products with new and unique flavors. The focus is on introducing products that offer various health benefits in order to sway consumers who are highly health conscious. Persistence Market Research (PMR) in its report titled "Botanical Supplements Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2017–2025" has offered a detailed analysis of the global botanical supplements market.

A small number of companies operate in the global market for bioplastics packaging. Competition among them is intense. A noticeable trend in the market is the different strategies adopted by players, such as product innovation, in order to steal a march over their arch rivals.

The global sports equipment market is witnessing considerable growth over the last few years. Increasing the participation in sports activities, growing consumer awareness about health and fitness, and emergence of e-commerce are some of the key drivers impelling growth of the sports equipment market. However, increasing availability of counterfeit products and rising prices of sports equipment are restraining the growth of this market to some extent. The global sports equipment market consists of equipment for ball sports, adventure sports, fitness, golf, winter sports, and other sports equipment, including archery, billiards, bowling, wheel sports, pogo sticks, and indoor games. Among the various sports equipment segments, ball sports hold the largest market share. Increasing media coverage of various global sports events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and FIFA World Cup encourages the youth to take part in sports. The sports equipment industry is swiftly embracing new technologies and adapting its products in order to keep pace with rapidly changing global trends.