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Mono-material packaging simplicity becomes key product benefit as EU regulation deadlines loom, says GlobalData

With legally binding deadlines fast approaching, 2026 marks a watershed for consumer packaging regulation, particularly in the European Union, as the bloc’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) takes full effect in August. As sector priorities are defined by recycling and broader sustainability trends, mono-material packaging solutions will become more important as efforts continue to […]
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Anthropic’s Claude Mythos gains influencer attention as cybersecurity disruptor, reveals GlobalData

Anthropic dominated influencer discussions during the second week of April 2026 after revealing Claude Mythos, an unreleased model that can uncover deep vulnerabilities within global software infrastructure. The company gained significant attention by forming Project Glasswing, a defensive alliance with major technology firms designed to harden security systems before any broader release. This move was […]
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Heritage ingredients reshape healthier on-the-go snacking in India, says GlobalData

India’s snacking landscape is undergoing a notable transformation as consumers increasingly return to traditional ingredients while simultaneously embracing modern, convenient eating habits. Heritage staples such as millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are moving into packaged, ready-to-eat snack formats, reflecting a convergence of cultural familiarity, health awareness, and evolving lifestyle patterns. This shift is also […]
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Urban APAC consumers shift from three-meal routine to occasion-based eating formats, says GlobalData

Urban consumers across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are increasingly departing from the conventional three-meal routine, embracing a more fluid pattern of eating defined by occasion-based formats. This transformation is driven by time pressures, changing lifestyles, and rising expectations around nutrition and emotional satisfaction—which are together redefining what, when, and how people eat in APAC’s dynamic urban centers. […]
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Next-generation proteins move closer to commercial reality as approvals and innovation accelerate, says GlobalData

The global food and beverage industry is entering a new phase of protein innovation as next-generation proteins such as RuBisCO, microbial, and fermentation-derived proteins gain regulatory traction and scale-up readiness. Recent regulatory approvals and pilot-to-commercial scale transitions are accelerating confidence in these proteins. This momentum is firmly supported by a 2025 consumer research†, which highlights […]
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AI infrastructure and memory boom reshuffle APAC top 50 market cap rankings in Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

The top 50 Asia-Pacific (APAC) companies by market capitalization reflect a technological rupture rather than a normal cyclical rebound. The shift over the past year has been dramatic and structural. TSMC ended Q1 2026 at $1.43 trillion—nearly double its value a year earlier—cementing its position as the region’s most valuable company. In contrast, Xiaomi lost […]
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FDA-approved drug manufacturing deals shift to Europe, says GlobalData

In 2025, US contract manufacturing deals for FDA-approved drugs posted their steepest decline in five years. Despite record-high US tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals, biopharma companies, including US-based firms, are increasingly choosing to outsource manufacturing for the US market to facilities in Europe rather than shifting work to domestic providers, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence […]
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Global Femwell market shifts toward personalized, life-stage health ecosystems, says GlobalData

The global female wellness (Femwell) market is undergoing a structural shift, as data-driven health tech, wearables, and targeted nutrition increasingly shape how women’s health solutions are designed and experienced. Femwell—spanning FemTech, hormonal and cycle care, menopause support, women’s brain health, functional beverages, and women-first hydration—is expanding rapidly and becoming increasingly mainstream. This shift is supported […]
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Hormuz disruption exposes hidden tech chokepoint, heightens semiconductor and AI infrastructure risks, says GlobalData

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure than oil markets, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Energy markets and […]
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Upcycled ingredients reshape cosmetics sector as demand for zero-waste solutions grows, says GlobalData

Upcycled actives, oils, exfoliants, and functional powders are gaining traction as consumers look for products that align with circular economy principles while still delivering performance, sensorial appeal, and efficacy. Growing demand for zero-waste cosmetics and more transparent sustainability claims is reshaping product development across the cosmetics and toiletries sector. This shift is supported by a […]
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Rocky geopolitical landscape threatens to disrupt AI-driven cloud growth, says GlobalData

Cloud revenues are soaring, driven largely by burgeoning demand for processing and storage capacity to support AI-powered applications.  Cloud service providers are scrambling to meet this demand by expanding their data center footprints. In addition, regions like EU are showing increasing desire for sovereign cloud solutions, and providers see significant potential for future revenue expansion. […]
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Hong Kong (China SAR) property insurance industry to surpass $1 billion by 2030, forecasts GlobalData

The Hong Kong (China SAR)  property insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%, increasing from HKD7.0 billion ($894.3 million) in 2026 to HKD9.3 billion ($1.2 billion) by 2030, in terms of direct written premium (DWP), according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Insurance Database […]
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Global gas and steam turbines market to reach $23.4 billion by 2030, forecasts GlobalData

The global gas and steam turbines market is poised for substantial growth, driven by rising demand for efficient energy solutions, stringent environmental regulations, and the transition toward cleaner energy sources. The market is forecast to reach $23.4 billion by 2030, forecasts GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s lates report, “Steam and Gas Turbines […]
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