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  The acronym API stands for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient . It is that chemical compound that creates the intended effect of the drug in the human body. Some drugs have multiple APIs to create a combination of effects to treat many symptoms. Otherwise, a single API that works in tandem with other APIs is also present. Production of APIs has been traditionally been performed in the home countries of pharmaceutical companies. However, in recent years, more and more pharmaceutical companies are finding it profitable to send their manufacturing overseas to cut the manufacturing costs. Top API Manufacturers TEVA Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. They hold the largest portfolio in the industry with over 300 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Dr. Reddy’s an Indian-based company is another leading industry stalwart with over 60 APIs in use today. A few other industry giants are Pfizer an American-based company, Novartis a Swiss...

  According to the International Packaging Institute , Switzerland; packaging is defined as enclosure of a commodity in a wrapped pouch, bag, box, cup, tray, can, tube, or another container form to perform any or a combination of the functions given below. Following are the functions containment, brand communication, protection, preservation, information, and convenience. Major Players in Packaging Industry A few of the major players in the packaging industry are as follows. By market revenue, Ball Corporation is the largest packaging company in the world currently. It was founded in 1880 by five brothers and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, US. They offer metal packaging products, especially for food and beverages. Mr. John Hayes is the current CEO.   International Paper Company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee was incorporated in 1941. It is one of the leading manufacturers of fiber-based packaging. They have their operations across five continents; Asi...

  As a general rule, dairy ingredients refer to substances derived from dairy products, such as those used to prepare ice cream, chocolates, soups, bakery stuff, and other food and beverage products. Typically, these ingredients are stored as dry powders, liquids, or concentrates. Dairy products categorized into traditional dairy ingredients are butter, cheese, and yogurt, whereas non-traditional dairy products are whey powder, whey protein, and lactose. These ingredients contain numerous nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and proteins, providing essential nutritional value. The growth of health awareness and wellness, combined with the growing importance of enrichment and nutrition in the food & beverage sector, is likely to propel the market forward. Additionally, technological advances to enhance the efficiency of production and an increase in youth consumption of energy and sports drinks will drive the dairy ingredients market . Several factors are hindering the overall gro...

  The pandemic has disrupted an average citizen’s everyday life, for many above the poverty line; these disruptions are negligible and ignorable. It is expected that the majority of the world’s trade occurs in 170 million shipping containers accounting for about 9 in 10 volumes of trade. However, the pandemic has caused huge labor shortages across countries, reduced capacity in logistics systems, and congestion at ports, and cargo that is quarantined. Finally, Business Outlook and investor confidence across exporters in Large and Medium enterprises have significantly reduced. Market analysis suggests this haphazardlybe only a temporary disruption and the market will get up and running sooner or later. Reasons behind Shipping Sector Crisis Primary causes based on preliminary analysis by analysts are the following. First, disruptions to the supply chain are caused by the pandemic. The pandemic has completely usurped the well-oiled and developed machinery of the supply chains ...

  A bionic arm is an artificial arm that mimics the functioning of a biological arm. It matches the working and functionality of a real arm. The working premise behind a bionic arm is simple. A wearer of a bionic arm, when he tries to contract his muscles in the residual limb muscles below their elbow generates thousands of naturally generated electric impulses. These naturally generated electric impulses are received by the corresponding sensors in the bionic arm. The sensors then generate a proportional and corresponding movement of the bionic arm which is intended by the user. A bionic arm works by tensing the same set of muscles that are used to work a biological arm. The latest technology in the bionic arm is connecting the brain to the prosthetic arm via electrodes attached to nerves under the skin. These latest bionic arms require less training by the user and provide a relatively higher degree of intuitive and natural feel to the user. The bionic arm market is a nasc...

  In the preceding decades, profitability of pharmaceutical companies have been observing a downward trend in general. It is attributed to failed clinical trials and rising R&D costs. It is in this context; it is necessary to understand Pharma 4.0. Pharma4.0 is a structure that relies on the interconnectedness of systems. This interconnectedness means improved connectivity, compliance, and productivity. It gathers product information giving real-time solutions as product problems emerge. The basic premise behind its functioning is efficient sharing of information, continuous improvement of main and ancillary functions and ensure productivity and competitiveness in the end the profit margins.   Pharma 4.0 promises to usher in a new era, especially pertaining to bio-pharmaceutical industry. Though there are several constraints facing the industry like huge investment costs, it is expected to tide over these constraints in the next five years or so. The massive amount o...

  The convenience of home automation is unrivaled and unparalleled. From climate control to home security that is pre-programmed and synchronized to the user’s liking. Home automation is not limited to one or two remote functions rather it encompasses an umbrella of functions In simple terms, making machines work for the benefit of humans. This happens via a facilitator; the internet. It enhances the comfort and convenience of the user’s homes.     What is Home Automation?   Home automation is a subset of the Internet of Things. Currently, an oligopolistic market structure is observed for home automation. The low cost and accessible internet globally has made home automation a reality rather than an aspiration for the millions of working-class across the globe.   However, as consumer knowledge and awareness increases, consumers are demanding open source systems regarding homeautomation systems . This is to give greater customization for the end consumer...

  The toxicity and environmental impact of pesticides differ. The term " biorationalpesticides " refers to pest control materials that are relatively non-toxic to humans and have few adverse effects on the environment. According to the market database, certain biorationals are allowed on organic crops, but not all. Based on the active ingredient, some formulations or products may be approved for application in certified organic produce while others are not. A growing population is challenging global agriculture to maintain food production due to changes in insect attacks and climate conditions. The biorational pesticide , also known as the latest generation of pesticides, contains natural components that pose no adverse impacts to the environment or beneficial organisms. These pesticides include Bacillus thuringiensis, neonicotinoids, avermectins, pyrroles, phenylpyrazoles, spinosyns, and various insect growth regulators. In addition to targeting a narrower range of pests, ...

  Compound feed is a nutritionally balanced feed that is formulated based on the physiology, growth stage, and production requirements of animals in addition to feeding evaluation experiments. Following the scientific formula, feeds from various sources are mixed uniformly and processed according to standard procedures.  Early in the twentieth century, compound feed began to become available. As a result of increased understanding of domestic livestock amino acid, vitamin, and trace element requirements, antibiotics and sulfonamides were introduced into the feed field as additives in the 1950s. According to the market database , this sparked the development of compound feeds. Initially, the application gained popularity in Europe and America and soon spread to Asia. In recent years, livestock nutrition has become increasingly important due to the increased number of commercial livestock producing units and the scope to enhance productivity to meet rising livestock demand....

  In dairy farming and fattening bull keeping, automatic feeding systems (AFS) are becoming increasingly important. The main reason is to reduce labor time and workload. In addition to rising energy costs and consumption, automating and mechanizing can drain resources. The system selects and positions the guides so that their handling and assemblage can be made simpler. In vibratory systems or feeding systems, pieces arrive in bulk, and they move in the next step of the process at a speed and rate optimal for the efficiency of the process. Market database states that demand for automated feeding systems will increase, driven by the growing awareness of livestock feeding management, the increasing size of dairy farms across the globe, and the reduction of operating costs and losses associated with manual feeding. Furthermore, as livestock numbers grow, it becomes more challenging to monitor and handle the herd manually. As a result, automated systems are in high demand as they ...