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Our Expert Views content provides the ideal narrative for businesses, subject matter experts, and those interested in the expert network industry's latest trends and talking points. These in-depth perspectives cover various industries, business verticals, sectors, and regions, supporting our global clientele.

Pandemic Impact On Prices – Chemicals & Plastics
07 Sep 2021

Pandemic Impact On Prices – Chemicals & Plastics

Paulo_Moretti

Principal

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply-demand balance, sharply impacting U.S. Chemicals & Plastics prices. While Organics and Polymers saw major declines, sanitizer-related chemicals surged, creating both cost-saving opportunities and procurement strategy shifts.

What is the Future of Agriculture?
07 Sep 2021

What is the Future of Agriculture?

Venky_Ramachandran

Co-founder

The future of agriculture is a clash between industrial, tech-driven “farm-as-factory” models and regenerative “farm-as-nature” mindsets—profit versus sustainability—amid widening productivity gaps between OECD and Asian farmers, deepening global agrarian inequality.

Phospholipids Or Enhanced Bioavailability
27 Aug 2021

Phospholipids Or Enhanced Bioavailability

Pankaj_Nemade

Business Advisor

Phospholipids, key components of cell membranes, act as natural emulsifiers, antioxidants, and permeation enhancers. Widely used in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, they improve bioavailability, solubility, and stability of bioactive compounds and drug formulations.

Europe’s SMEs Face New Trade Hurdles
27 Aug 2021

Europe’s SMEs Face New Trade Hurdles

Colin_Reed

Independent Consultant

With post-Brexit barriers and COVID-19 disrupting UK-EU trade, SMEs must explore Asian markets. Success requires cultural understanding, market adaptation, reliable sourcing, and strategic skill-building to navigate new global trade realities.

Fixing FMCG’s Packaging Innovation Gap
05 Aug 2021

Fixing FMCG’s Packaging Innovation Gap

Abhay_Bhagwat

Packaging & Devices Innovation Consultant

Despite aesthetic upgrades and digital access, FMCG packaging hasn’t truly innovated. Functional ease, eCommerce adaptation, and sustainability lag behind. The sector needs a step-change from cosmetic improvements to meaningful, technology-led transformation.

Chemical Industry – Snapshot At Pandemic
14 Jul 2021

Chemical Industry – Snapshot At Pandemic

Paulo_Moretti

Principal

The Chemical industry, serving diverse sectors and itself, proved highly resilient during the pandemic, with limited export decline. A moderate 5.5% recovery is expected post-2020, with stable prices following earlier increases.