- by Owen Stuart
- February 12 2020
- electricity generation
- Energy & Resources
- liquid natural gas (LNG)
- natural gas
- oil
US Electric Sector Shifts Toward Natural Gas & Renewables
Natural gas and renewables are expected to outcompete coal, petroleum, and nuclear power for the foreseeable future.
- by Chris Dyer
- February 11 2020
- beverage trends
- food and beverage
Has White Claw Changed Alcoholic Beverages Forever?
Since its introduction, White Claw hard seltzer has raced to the top of the “malternatives” market, even giving leading beer brands a run for their money. Is the product’s success driven by its quality, or is it a flash in the pan driven by novelty and social media trends?
- by Owen Stuart
- February 11 2020
- services & miscellaneous
Three Ways Wildfires are Boosting Forestry Revenues
As the consequences of climate change become more pronounced, certain locales, such as California, are expected to see more frequent and severer wildfires. Wildfires aren’t often seen as good news, as they cause danger to life and property. Nonetheless, however grim, growing numbers of wildfires are also likely to expand revenues for three groups of forest industry stakeholders.
- by Chris Dyer
- February 11 2020
- Glass
- Packaging
- Recycling
- Waste Management
Which Bin is for Glass Again?
Glass is increasingly being rejected from curbside single-stream recycling programs, prompting consumers to question whether recycling is truly worth their time. However, more and more businesses – such as bars – are engaging in multiple-stream recycling, sorting bottles from cans at the point of consumption. With the challenges of single-stream recycling and the growing rejection of mixed paper and other recyclables by China and other historical export destinations, will glass recovery continue to expand?
- by Chris Dyer
- February 4 2020
- internet
- services & miscellaneous
- video
How Many Streaming Services is Too Many?
With the introduction of newer streaming services such as Disney+, HBO Max, and Peacock in an already widespread field of ubiquitous offerings, are consumers bound to shift from cord-cutting to subscription-cutting?
- by Owen Stuart
- February 4 2020
- Energy & Resources
IMO Regulations Creating Opportunities in the Shipping Sector
Residual fuel’s losses will be all gains for LNG, scrubbers, and diesel oil.
- by Owen Stuart
- January 13 2020
- laundry products
- manufacturing
- Trade
Washing Machine Importers Spin Out on Tariffs
Tariffs on imported washing machines have created a favorable pricing environment for US manufacturers
- by Chris Dyer
- December 9 2019
- beverage trends
Cannabis Soft Drinks May Set the Industry Ablaze
From candy to lotion, CBD (cannabidiol) has found its way into many ordinary household products. Yet, CBD-infused soft drinks are few and far between. Is that set to change?
- by Owen Stuart
- December 6 2019
- commercial printing
Increasing Push for Customization Drives Demand for Digital Presses
While most types of printing equipment and services are forecast to see revenue declines, digital printing is a bright spot.
- by Owen Stuart
- November 7 2019
- Energy & Resources
- liquid natural gas (LNG)
- Trade
Why LNG Exports Are Expanding Rapidly
The natural gas boom associated with expanding tight oil (oil from shale) production has left the US with more natural gas than it can use. This has suppressed prices and made US natural gas highly competitive on the global market. While pipeline exports to Canada and Mexico have increased rapidly, they are still quite small, leaving US suppliers wishing for additional accessible markets. The solution? Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.