The world is shifting rapidly, and market research is no exception. Scan through the headlines of some of the top industry analysis pieces published on the MarketResearch.com blog in 2018.

Lack of visibility and transparency are considered some of the biggest challenges in the supply chain industry, at times causing disruptions and inventory imbalance.  These issues largely stem from an inability to store and make sense of the overwhelming amount of data scattered across different processes, sources, and systems.

Catch up on all the latest headlines from The Freedonia Group, Packaged Facts, Simba Information, and Kalorama Information.  This week, analysts dove into topics related to alternative transportation, the rise of online grocery shopping, changes in college course materials, in vitro diagnostics trends, and more.

With the holiday season in full swing, there's still plenty of time and opportunity to savor a sweet treat or two before the year is out (and the New Year's diet resolutions kick in). 

Often, this indulgence occurs in the form of candy – and not only during the holidays, but year-round. So it should come as no surprise that the chocolate and non-chocolate candy industries are poised to grow 2.8% and 3.7%, respectively, through 2022, according to statistics from Chocolate Candy: U.S. Market Trends and Opportunities, 12th Edition and Non-Chocolate Candy: U.S. Market Trends and Opportunities, two new comprehensive reports from Packaged Facts.

According to a market intelligence report from BIS Research, the laparoscopic and endoscopic devices market is expected to reach $27.92 billion by 2025. The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% from 2018 to 2025.

According to a market intelligence report from BIS Research, the global nano satellite market is expected to rise in revenue from $189.7 million in 2018 to $356.1 million in  2023, growing at a CAGR of 13.43%. This accelerated growth can be attributed to a number of factors.

According to a new report from Marketdata, the fertility clinics industry in the United States is booming, thanks to growing demand from American couples that have delayed childbearing, more widespread acceptance of fertility treatment and usage by gay couples, improved success rates, a strong economy, and significant demand from medical tourists coming from Europe and China. The industry is fragmented, largely untapped, and is ripe for consolidation.

Catch up on all the latest headlines from Packaged Facts, Simba Information, and Kalorama Information.  Read on for analysis related to the meal kit industry, STEM funding, HIV diagnostic testing, global off-highway equipment markets, and more.

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The off-highway equipment market – which includes machinery used primarily off-road in construction, mining, forestry, and agricultural applications, among others – has struggled in recent years, restrained by challenging worldwide economic conditions and fluctuations in pricing and material costs. 

However, according to an ebook from The Freedonia Group, this market is expected to rebound through 2021, supported by growth in a few key global industries.