Catch up on the latest blog posts from leading market research firms. This week, analysts discussed the markets for wild bird food, vaccines, gas, steel & aluminum fabricators, mattresses, plastics, outdoor living, dating services, and more.

Matchmaking and online dating has become big business, with dating services estimated to be worth $2.5 billion in 2015 and forecast to grow 5.1% per year to $3.2 billion by 2020.

The dating industry consists of much more than just dating websites, although these get the bulk of the media attention and account for 70% of the industry’s revenues. America’s 124 million singles are using mobile apps more often, but traditional services like matchmakers and dating coaches are also doing well.

It was a busy week here at MarketResearch.com. Industry analysts published new articles on a wide variety of topics, from Walmart shoppers to K-12 publishing trends. 

In a series of blog posts and white papers, Freedonia also examined the potential impact of tariffs, going beyond broad generalizations to dissect specific industry categories. Read Freedonia's free white paper for 49 pages of fresh analysis.

The in vitro diagnostics market continues to attract the interest of investors and healthcare providers alike. Clinical testing is used for 70 percent of healthcare decisions and can help provide more targeted therapy at a lower cost.

This week, industry analysts covered news items and research related to the pet industry, clinical chemistry, electric vehicles, tariffs, pressure sensitive tapes, and smart farming. Scan the headlines below to learn more.

According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research, the global smart farming market is expected to reach $23.14 billion by 2022, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3% from 2017 to 2022.

The market growth is primarily attributed to the increasing demand for higher crop yield, the growing penetration of information and communication technology (ICT) in farming, and the increasing need for climate-smart agriculture.

Read the latest articles written by expert industry analysts at The Freedonia Group and Kalorama Information.

Plus, be sure to download The Freedonia Group's newest white paper US & Canada: Tariff Impact Report for deeper insights into the on-going effects of the trade war.

The chemical industry will continue to undergo rapid change in the next decade. Chemical companies must adapt quickly to maintain a competitive edge, overcome challenges, and embrace new market opportunities.

This article describes three major chemical industry trends to watch in the coming years, based on studies published by MarketsandMarkets, a global market research firm.

This week, our industry analysts tackled a number of article topics related to Gen Z, DNA sequencing, the impact of tariffs, the growing trend of e-bikes, consumer electronics repair, and more.

We've compiled a list of recent articles below so you can easily scan through headlines and access different market research blogs in one place.

According to a market research report by BIS Research, the Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology market was estimated at $50 million in 2017 and is estimated to reach $8.23 billion by 2027.