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The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) is about to host its 69th Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, which will take place from July 31 through August 4.

According to the AACC website, the expo showcases a variety of cutting-edge technology with more than 200 new product introductions each year. With so much happening in the field, what should attendees expect to see?

According to a new market research report by BIS Healthcare titled Global Prefilled Syringes Market, Analysis & Forecast, 2017-2021, the global prefilled syringes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.75%. In terms of volume, the market is expected to reach 8320.6 million units in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 12.31% during the forecast period 2017 to 2021.

Check out the latest insights and analysis from leading market research publishers. This wrap-up features new blog posts on a number of dynamic markets:

• Meal kit delivery services
• Global probiotics
• Plumbing fixtures
• Indonesian IVD
• 5G, AI, IoT, and data analytics

There is an ongoing convergence of four key technologies that are poised to transform the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem. Those technologies are Fifth Generation (5G) cellular, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The global probiotics market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 7.30% between 2017 and 2025, according to a recent report by Inkwood Research. The market is forecast to grow to $71948 million by 2025.

Probiotics are thought to increase the amount of beneficial bacteria in the body and improve immunity and digestive health. Probiotics appear in a wide variety of products — including food and beverages, supplements, and animal feed.

Stay on top of new research and market insights with our blog round-up. This week, we highlight a variety of interesting topics:

• Pharmaceutical packaging innovation
• Hot-button issues in the HVAC industry 
• The evolving U.S. chocolate market
• New teaching methods and educational resources
• Pet ownership trends

It’s no secret that chocolate holds widespread appeal. Chocolate is a popular impulse buy, and you can find tempting displays of chocolate nearly everywhere — from the candy aisle in supermarkets to the checkout lane of department stores.

Chocolate is often a favorite flavor of American consumers, and ongoing research continues to demonstrate the health benefits of chocolate, further boosting its appeal.

Keep up with the latest market insights, and discover new research on the following:

• Acquisitions in water treatment chemicals
• Window manufacturing design trends
• Metal stamping and auto production
• Truck and van sales
• Marketing strategies to promote dairy products
• Apparel industry trends
• Global spa industry forecasts
• Analysis of the IVD market in Brazil

Powerful forces are turning the retail apparel industry upside down.

“The retail apparel business has always been tough,” said Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research Ltd, in a video on the topic. “But it’s become much worse, frankly, in recent years.”