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Marine Ingredients Market Size, Share, Trends, Global Demand, Growth and Opportunity Analysis
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The marine ingredients market is expected to witness market growth at a rate of 5.71% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Data Bridge Market Research report on marine ingredients market provides analysis and insights regarding the various factors expected to be prevalent throughout the forecast period while providing their impacts on the market’s growth. The rise in the setting eyes of consumers upon marine ingredients is escalating the growth of marine ingredients market.
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Section 02: Scope of The Report
Section 03: Research Methodology
Section 04: Introduction
Section 05: Market Landscape
Section 06: Market Sizing
Section 07: Five Forces Analysis
Section 08: Market Segmentation by Product
Section 09: Market Segmentation by Application
Section 10: Customer Landscape
Section 11: Market Segmentation by End-User
Section 12: Regional Landscape
Section 13: Decision Framework
Section 14: Drivers and Challenges
Section 15: Market Trends
Section 16: Competitive Landscape
Section 17: Company Profiles
Section 18: Appendix
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North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]
Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]
Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]
South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]
The Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]
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da-shrimping-station · 7 months
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Cooking for the House of Lamentation
Let me start this post by saying that over the years I've had plenty of experience cooking for a lot of people. I'm no expert cook whatsoever, just a helping hand in the kitchen during festivals and occasions (which happens multiple times in a year). If you have more experience and insights, please feel free to share!
Let’s start this off by having some sort of baseline so we’re all on the same page.
MC /OC/you/us/we (and what have you) can:
follow a recipe well enough
be in the kitchen and not have it burn down
cook an edible meal at the end of it all
A fairly average cook if you will.
Now, time for chaos.
Cooking for a lot of people is…a lot. A feast for upwards of 10 people can take the whole day. Not to mention buying ingredients beforehand. How many dishes are you gonna cook? Do they go well/compliment each other? What’s the serving size? Are you gonna have desserts too? Do you have the right equipment? Are the ingredients available/accessible? Is there anyone who has a food-specific condition to look out for and make alternatives for? Are there ingredients that need to be marinated/prepped in advanced? Is everything within budget? (These are some questions at the top of my head)
Now the main concern here is volume/quantity. Beelzebub. Need I say more?
Actually, YES. It’s a house full of men. Men eat a lot. Oh, and they’re also demons. So let’s assume they eat/consume significantly more than humans. (You can pitch in your HCs for each brother regarding how much they eat) But let’s say the food has to be for 10-15 people at the very least.
GROCERY RUN!
There’s a whole ass booklet for the groceries, with each brother having their own page/section. Let’s assume there’s no budget constraints (Lucifer can bitch about the cost and budgeting but his brothers need to be fed). Groceries are bought in bulk. Multiple times a week. Emergency trips in the middle of the night or else they starve for breakfast. 
At some point they get their groceries delivered every 3 days or so. The runs are now for necessity/emergency.
But if a brother requests a certain dish, then it’s time to go to the market. Prepare your haggling skills.
THE BATTLEFIELD
Based off of the game (and referencing the floor plan from Wanderer’s Whereabouts), the kitchen is actually pretty spacious. Good. We need all the space we can get for this. I’d like to think Barbatos personally made sure the kitchen is fully kitted out with all the equipment and utensils one needs. (Thanks, Barbs. You’re the best!) No worries on that end.
I headcanon that the kitchen is split into 2 parts: the side where the stoves and appliances are and the side where the dirty kitchen is. That way you have access to stoves/ovens and the fancy appliances as well as being able to cook with coal or in a spit. Increases the capacity for cooking multiple dishes at once. (Please share your HCs for the kitchen!)
PREP TIME
Prepare your hands and arms. Washing, peeling, chopping, dicing, slicing, marinating. Any and every sort of ingredient prep. How many ingredients does this dish have? Are you gonna prep one dish only? Are you gonna prep for two in advance? Mis en place (or whatever the term is im no culinary shrimp)
Also think about the sheer amount of ingredients.
Say, according to the cookbook, this dish serves 5 people and it needs 1 whole onion. Pretty straight forward right? But you’re cooking for 7 demon brothers and one being the Avatar of Gluttony. Let’s go back to the 10-15 people approximation. That means you have to increase the amount (in this case that’ll be 2 or 3 whole onions). That goes for every fucking dish. 3 onions for dish #1. What about dish #2 and #3 and so on? (Honestly, your hands must be well marinated by the time you’re done with all the prep)
Measuring the ingredients too. 1 cup of this, a tablespoon of that, a pinch of this. Please please please let there be enough soy sauce for tonight’s cooking.
Another thing: you’re probably dealing with local Devildom ingredients (which you did not even know existed until then)
Veggies? Sliced
Meats? Washed and cut.
Condiments and seasonings? All measured.
Are we ready to cook? NO.
Please clean up the peels, excesses, undesirables, and packaging.
GET THE FIRE GOING
Finally! The actual cooking part! Take a deep breath and put that pot on the stove. Good luck cuz you’re gonna be juggling between multiple dishes just to be able to get ready for dinnertime.
One dish is boiling so the meat softens? Time to fry. Oh and have you checked the one you were marinating? Please add that to the veggies in dish #2. Don’t overcook the pasta for dish #1! Please adjust the heat, that pot is boiling over. Taste test for dish #3. Hhm needs more salt. Is the meat soft enough? Good, let's season it. Please mind the fire! You’re gonna char the one you’re frying. This one has marinated long enough, we can add it to dish #2. Take dish #1 off the heat. I think it’s done. Do you think this is fried well enough?
It’s hectic. It’s a mess and a half. You make sure nothing is overcooked or undercooked. Taste test to make sure everything tastes fine. (are the dishes safe for human consumption tho)
ALL DONE!(?)
You wish! Now you have to deal with the clean up!
Wash everything you used for cooking. Pots, pans, knives, measuring cups and spoons, plates and bowls you put the ingredients in, the tasting spoons you used, the ladles and spatulas, etc
Please clean the stoves, sinks, countertops/tabletops too.
Oh yea, put away the excess ingredients and return the condiments and seasonings.
You still there? Still got energy to study and do homework later?
Personally, i clean as i go whenever i have the time in between tending to the dishes. I hate hate hate a messy/dirty kitchen while i cook it makes me wanna rage
DINNERTIME
These fuckers better sit down and eat what you cooked. No. Who the fuck cares if someone is being rowdy or moody or being dramatic. NO ONE wastes your efforts in preparing the food. Sit down and EAT.
I mean alright, maybe you can tag team dinner prep but it’s still a lot in terms of quantity and sheer volume. Will that brother be of actual help in the kitchen?
To sum it all up,
May the Universe have mercy on MC when they’re on cooking duty.
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In a nondescript house on a quiet street in a middle-class suburb of Houston, Texas, Alaa Allawi hunched over his black and gold laptop. It was early 2017, and Allawi ranked among the top 10 vendors on AlphaBay, at the time the dark web’s biggest bazaar for all manner of illegal wares. Every week he moved dozens of packages of illegal narcotics: cocaine, counterfeit Xanax, and fake OxyContin.
An order came in from a young marine in North Carolina. He wanted Oxy. Allawi went about fulfilling the order, choosing from among the bags of powders and chemicals strewn about his attic and garage. He had precursor chemicals, binding agents, and colored dyes from eBay, as well as fentanyl—a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin—from China. “Man, you can order anything off the internet,” Allawi once told a friend. It was the secret to his success.
Allawi poured the ingredients into a Ninja blender, pulsed it until the contents seemed pretty well mixed, then went outside to the shed in his backyard. Inside were two steel pill presses, each the size of a small fridge and dusted with chalky residue. He tapped the potent mixture into a hopper atop the press, which came alive with the push of a button. Out shot the pills a few minutes later, stamped to look like their prescription counterparts. Soon, the fake OxyContin was ready to be shipped, sealed first in a bag and then stuffed into a parcel. A member of Allawi’s crew dropped the order off at the post office, along with a pile of other packages addressed to buyers all over the country.
If Allawi believed the dark web’s anonymity was enough to shield him from the prying eyes of law enforcement, he was wrong. Allawi’s work—slipping small amounts of fentanyl into counterfeit pills, making them effective but highly addictive and sometimes lethal—was fueling the latest deadly twist in a national opioid epidemic that has taken more than 230,000 lives since 2017. Allawi’s contribution to that crisis had made him a prime target for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, and federal agents were intercepting parcels containing his fentanyl-laced pills from Kansas to California. Allawi didn’t know it at the time, but shipping these pills to North Carolina would cement his downfall.
Today, Allawi sits in a federal prison in northern New York, where he’s serving a 30-year sentence. His case was the first prosecution for dealing fentanyl using the dark web and cryptocurrency in the American Southwest, and investigators described his operation as a bellwether for the growing counterfeit pill market in the US. Over the course of more than two years of email exchanges, he told me his story: a criminal odyssey whose seeds were planted thousands of miles away, on a US Army base in Iraq.
When the United States invaded Iraq, Allawi was a 13-year-old living in a suburb of Baghdad. On his 18th birthday, he applied to become an interpreter for the US Army. His uncle, a doctor, had encouraged him to learn the language from a young age. Allawi’s English wasn’t great, but he had been a sharp student, the kind of kid who dreamed of going to medical school himself one day. He got the job.
He was quickly dispatched to Rasheed Airbase near Baghdad, where he bounced from one unit to the next. The job paid well by Iraqi standards at $1,350 a month, but it was dangerous. Al Qaeda didn’t look kindly on Iraqis who collaborated with the US. Allawi says that insurgents tied one of his friends, also an interpreter, to the back of a car and dragged him around the neighborhood until his limbs tore apart. They hung another from an electric pole and left his corpse up for days as a warning. Allawi took to wearing gloves and masks while on patrol in his neighborhood so he wouldn’t be recognized.
The work was also occasionally heart-wrenching. Allawi recalls one house raid where the Americans were searching for someone suspected of cooperating with al Qaeda. After they made an arrest, the soldiers realized their satellite phone was missing. An officer proceeded to question several women who were in the house. When he got to an elderly woman, he ordered Allawi out of the room. Minutes later, the woman ran out after him, tears streaming down her face. All the women there fell to their knees, begging Allawi to stop the search. The officer, they said, had frisked the older woman and reached for her private parts. Allawi was livid, but there wasn’t much he could do. “I felt not only enraged but also the feeling of a person that belongs to an invaded country and the humiliation that comes with it,” he says. Eventually, the soldiers found the phone on top of a fridge, where one of them had left it.
Most of the time, though, Allawi got along well with the Americans. Thanks to years of watching Hollywood movies, he had a good grasp on their culture and wouldn’t say anything when they crossed their legs or exposed their soles, which are considered insults in the Arab world. “Everyone liked Alaa,” says Daniel Robinson, who worked with Allawi as a contractor in Iraq. The two men spent a lot of time together on base, sharing meals and swapping stories about their lives and families. Robinson smoked his first hookah on the floor of Allawi’s barracks.
Steroids were prevalent on US bases. “As easy to buy as soda,” one military contractor told the Los Angeles Times in 2005. Allawi began selling them to American soldiers and was dismissed from the unit he’d been serving with. Within a few months, he got another translation job, this time with AGS-AECOM, a private contractor rebuilding maintenance depots at Camp Taji, near Baghdad.
Now Allawi spent his days sitting behind a computer in a cubicle, translating operation manuals for Humvees that the US was reselling to Iraq. Allawi had always loved being around computers. When he was 14, he’d purchased parts one by one—a hard drive here, a RAM module there—until he had assembled a functioning machine. At Camp Taji, he immediately dove in, probing the company’s internal networks like a deep-sea diver exploring an unknown world. “The depot job was a boring one,” he says. “Not much was happening, but I used half of my job time to learn coding and hacking.”
It was also at Camp Taji that Allawi met Eric Goss, an impish 25-year-old Texan who shared his love of hip hop and would become a friend. Goss recalls one day when the camp’s head of operations called a meeting with the translators and contractors on the base. Allawi, he announced, was now cut off from accessing the internet on his computer. According to Goss, Allawi had hacked their boss’s email, found messages he was sending to his mistress, and forwarded them to the boss’s wife. (Allawi denies that he did this.) But the new restrictions didn’t stop Allawi. He found a way to install a password recovery tool on his computer that he could use to crack his way into the company’s wireless network. Around Camp Taji, Robinson recalls, “the running joke was, don’t let Alaa on your computer.”
Allawi put his burgeoning tech skills to use off base, as well. He built a website called Iraqiaa.com, an online dating and chat platform aimed at young Iraqis. At least one guy ended up marrying a woman he met on the site, Allawi says. At Iraqiaa’s height, he was earning a cushy $5,000 a month from subscriptions. People started asking Allawi to design sites for them. He purchased a server from a cloud provider and started his own hosting company. For a time, it looked like he could put together a tech career in Iraq.
Many of Allawi’s fellow interpreters had chosen to leave Iraq for the US as part of a special visa program. Goss, who had returned home to Houston, kept probing Allawi on MySpace: “When are you getting your ass to the United States?” For a while, Allawi put him off, but his outlook on life in Iraq was changing. It dawned on him that his options for pursuing a full-fledged IT career there were limited. “I realized that I couldn’t go further in my country,” he says.
In 2012, Goss received a message from Allawi. He was coming to the US.
On September 12, Allawi landed in San Antonio.
He was ready to start a new life in Texas. Catholic Charities set him up with a driver’s license, food stamps, a $200 monthly stipend, and a free place to stay. He received an online high school diploma, then enrolled in a pre-nursing program at San Antonio College. He managed to complete four semesters, but eking out a living soon took priority. The food stamps were valid for only six months, as was the rent-free arrangement. Allawi found a job as a machine operator at a door manufacturer 45 minutes away. The pay barely covered his commute and college expenses.
Allawi moved in with another former translator named Mohamed Al Salihi, who had arrived in Texas more recently and was moonlighting as a bouncer. They had a spare room, which they advertised on Craigslist to earn extra money. Their first renter, Allawi says, was a young woman who liked to party with a group of weed-smoking friends. Soon enough, Allawi was hanging out with them.
Allawi was spending enough time with American college students to sense a business opportunity. He started selling weed at parties near the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). “It was just for surviving,” he says. He was intent on furthering his education, he insists, and took on a student loan. The plan was simple: pay his bills, sell weed at parties, and go to school. But this new venture put him in contact with other drug dealers and harder substances. “There is American saying,” Allawi adds. “If you hang around the barber-shop too long, you will end up with haircut.”
In 2014, he was evicted for failing to pay $590 in rent. For a brief period, he slept in his car. He started selling cocaine on the street. On January 14, 2015, Allawi was arrested while driving with a small-time drug dealer who was known to local law enforcement. An officer searching the vehicle found less than a gram of cocaine, 10 Adderall pills, and about 100 Xanax pills, according to Allawi, who says the tablets belonged to the passenger. Allawi was charged with the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, but because he had no criminal record, he was sentenced to community service. His run-in with the law didn’t dissuade him from selling drugs. He was just getting started.
Allawi had reconnected with Goss by then. Sometime in 2015, Goss got him a job designing a website for a business in Austin. One of the employees confided to Allawi that he’d been buying drugs on the dark web. “It’s like an Amazon for drugs,” he said. Intrigued, Allawi did his own research. “I went and asked the wizard of all time, Mr. Google!” he says.
The introduction blew the doors of drugmaking wide open for the Iraqi. Allawi wasn’t content dealing on the street anymore. He was chasing a broader market than San Antonio—hell, a broader market than Texas. He bought a manual pill press on eBay for $600, eventually upgrading to a $5,000, 507-pound electric machine capable of spitting out 21,600 pills an hour. He also used eBay to purchase the inactive ingredients found in most oral medications, such as dyes. On May 23, 2015, Allawi created an account on AlphaBay. He named it Dopeboy210, most likely after the San Antonio area code, according to investigators. That fall, Allawi dropped out of school for good.
At the time, AlphaBay was one of a handful of would-be successors to Silk Road, the infamous dark-web market that had been shut down in 2013. If you had a Tor browser and some bitcoins, AlphaBay offered drugs by the kilo, guns, stolen credit card data, and more, all with complete anonymity—or at least that’s what many customers believed. Between 2015 and 2017, the site saw more than $1 billion in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, according to the FBI.
DopeBoy210 eventually offered no fewer than 80 different products. X50, a package of 50 Xanax pills, was one of Allawi’s flagship items and earned enthusiastic reviews. “Good shit,” one AlphaBay customer wrote, according to data provided by Carnegie Mellon professor Nicolas Christin. “Kick ass,” wrote another. The pills were fake.
At first, Allawi blended chemicals with methamphetamine and used his press to churn out tablets stamped as Adderall and Xanax. Students looking to pull an all-nighter or riddled with anxiety craved this stuff; UTSA made for a lucrative outlet. Allawi then moved on to fake OxyContin pills laced with fentanyl that he ordered from China on the dark web. (Allawi declined to say why he switched to fentanyl, but investigators told me that drug dealers like it because they can make thousands of pills using minute amounts.)
Allawi expanded his operation to a small circle of trusted associates. Some he had met at house parties, like Benjamin Uno, a twentysomething Dallas native whose promising basketball career was cut short by injury, and Trevor Robinson, a mustachioed fan of Malcolm X (with no relation to Daniel Robinson, the contractor). Uno helped Allawi manufacture the pills, and he and Robinson took charge of mailing out the merchandise. (Uno and Robinson didn’t respond to requests for comment.) Allawi also recruited Al Salihi, his old roommate, to guard drugs stashed at an apartment 10 minutes from UTSA.
Sporting a beard and a tattooed right arm, Hunter Westbrook had come to UTSA after toiling away in the oil fields of West Texas. The patrolman was used to dealing with the occasional marijuana trafficker on campus. But toward the end of 2015, something changed. Adderall pills, not just weed, flowed into dorms and parties. Then the overdoses began. When UTSA analyzed some of the pills in a lab, they were found to be laced with meth.
As a campus cop, Westbrook could do little more than stop cars for traffic violations, so he reached out to the San Antonio Police Department for help. In the spring of 2016, he sat in a coffee shop and compared notes with Janellen Valle, an SAPD narcotics officer who was on a joint task force with the DEA. The two cops realized that their findings lined up. A Middle Eastern guy was apparently flooding the campus with marijuana and counterfeit pills. Tips from students led to a name: Alaa Allawi.
Soon after, the DEA took over the case. Investigators say that some pills at UTSA contained fentanyl. (Allawi says he never sold fentanyl on campus, only online.) The country was drowning in the opioid, and stanching the flow was a priority for the agency. The number of overdose deaths attributed to it had skyrocketed, from 1,663 in 2011 to 18,335 in 2016, surpassing those from prescription painkillers and heroin.
The DEA’s San Antonio office was used to handling street dealers and Mexican cartels. But in July, an informant tipped off the DEA about Allawi’s AlphaBay shop and sent the investigation spinning in a whole new direction.
The San Antonio office didn’t do cybercrime. Sure, they had heard of Silk Road. But to the DEA agents in Texas, the dark web might as well have been Baghdad—a faraway land “out of sight, out of mind,” in the words of one investigator.
Westbrook became the office’s de facto guide, largely because he was one of the few people there to have a vague understanding of what the dark web was. He met with cybersecurity professors at UTSA on how to access Allawi’s account. He was by far the youngest member of the task force; around the office, he was known as “the millennial.”
The agents purchased a MacBook and a VPN subscription to access the dark web. They were floored when they saw DopeBoy210’s shop. Based on the hundreds of comments left by satisfied customers, Allawi was a massive retailer.
Getting a peek at Allawi’s online operations was relatively easy. To arrest him for it, the DEA would need to definitively link Allawi to his AlphaBay account, which meant they’d need to buy drugs from him. And to do that, they’d need bitcoins.
This had daunting implications for a governmental office, Westbrook realized. The task force might buy $1,000 worth of the volatile currency, only to wake up the next day and find their wallet’s value down to $900 or up to $1,100. Agency bigwigs didn’t love schemes deviating from tradition, investigators say. They certainly were reluctant to become bitcoin speculators. “It was a headache,” Westbrook says. (But not unheard of: As part of a parallel investigation into AlphaBay, DEA agents in 2016 bought drugs using bitcoin. Before that, they purchased crypto as they sought to shut down Silk Road.)
In the meantime, the agents kept pounding away at the work they knew how to do: tailing suspects and working informants. As the new year began, the task force persuaded a judge to authorize the GPS tracking and tapping of Uno’s and Allawi’s phones, and later Al Salihi’s. In March, Westbrook followed Uno from Allawi’s house to a post office, where Uno delivered three boxes and a trash bag stuffed with what appeared to be envelopes. After that, postal inspectors would periodically intercept mail and packages intended for Allawi.
When he wasn’t tailing members of Allawi’s crew, Westbrook worked at a DEA desk that was unofficially assigned to rookies due to its awkward position in the middle of the open room. During the investigation, someone hung a handwritten sign that read MILLENNIAL ISLAND.
Westbrook usually sat alone, but on March 17 the rest of the task force was peering over his shoulder as he logged in to AlphaBay. The team had gotten the green light from DC: They could buy bitcoins and purchase drugs from Allawi. Navigating to the DopeBoy210 page, Westbrook bought 500 Adderall pills for $1,400 worth of bitcoins, and an ounce of cocaine for $1,200. He listed a mailbox at UTSA and finished the order.
About a week later, he drove to the campus to retrieve the package. Looking giddy under a beige ball cap, he inserted a key into mailbox number 825. The drugs were inside. There were only 447 pills and no cocaine, so Westbrook initiated a dispute with AlphaBay (which ended in favor of Allawi). But this was a detail. What mattered was that the agents had conducted an undercover buy on the dark web. The San Antonio DEA had entered a world its agents barely knew existed a year before.
Allawi’s profits were rolling in, but they were still in the form of bitcoins, and he needed to convert them to cash. On LocalBitcoins.com, a bitcoin exchange platform, he met Kunal Kalra, a cheerful Californian who favored Mao collar shirts and a gold bitcoin pendant—a sign of his unwavering dedication to cryptocurrency. Kalra ran a bitcoin ATM out of a cigar shop in Los Angeles. Allawi began visiting the shop to exchange his bitcoin earnings for cash, and paid Kalra a fee for his help. By the fall of 2016, the two men moved their arrangement online. They transferred more than half a million dollars in total.
With plenty of cash, Allawi went on a buying spree. He made a $30,000 down payment for a two-story slab house in a residential San Antonio neighborhood just south of UTSA. “I didn’t know how much money he was making until he came to Houston,” Goss says. The Texas native accompanied his friend on multiple trips to luxury car dealerships in the city that fall. In October 2016, Allawi set his sights on a white 2013 Maserati GranTurismo, which cost $49,000. He began pulling wads of bills from a Louis Vuitton backpack and handing them to a salesman. Goss worried that paying cash would attract attention, but his friend refused to take a loan and owe interest. “Why am I gonna fucking pay?” Allawi said.
A few months later, Allawi took one of his cars in for an oil change. When mechanics lifted the car on a hoist, they found a curious black box affixed to the undercarriage. It was a tracking device. Allawi had it promptly removed. He was disturbed by the discovery, but not enough to stop. “I needed money, and things had to keep going,” he says.
Otherwise, though, Allawi was on top of the world. By spring of 2017, he had the cars, the luxury sneakers, and the bottle service. He was even in talks to open a local franchise for a juice bar chain. Ever the party guy, on March 23 he flew his crew out on a trip to Las Vegas. Allawi, Uno, Robinson, and Goss walked into Drai’s, a gigantic nightclub known as one of the most expensive in town. Lil Wayne was performing as the group huddled in the VIP area. Allawi was wearing a $2,000 suit that he’d nabbed on a whim at Caesars Palace—they all were, courtesy again of the boss. Allawi passed around an enormous bottle of Veuve Clicquot, a flashy move that didn’t go unnoticed by the rapper onstage. “I don’t know who these n––––s is, but I need to be partying with them,” Wayne shouted, according to Goss.
The four men snapped selfies, sticking out their tongues like a bunch of eager teenagers. They were having the time of their lives.
While Allawi’s crew partied in Vegas, a man in the Midwest named Vincent Jordahl was recovering from a close brush with death. He’d snorted a blue powder—fentanyl—and collapsed on his living room floor. His mother found him and performed CPR before medics revived him with Narcan, a fentanyl antidote. He was taken to a hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. On March 25, city medics would rush to the home of another man, named Orlando Flores, who’d also overdosed on fentanyl-laced pills and also survived. The tablets originated in the same package, sent by Allawi sometime in March.
Less than a month later, on the East Coast, two other young men readied for a party of their own. Mark Mambulao and Marcos Villegas were marines stationed at Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina. It was Friday, April 14, and the duo were starting their weekend with some gin and tonics at a friend’s house in Richlands, about 32 miles north of the base. Around 9:30 pm, Mambulao sent a girlfriend a photo on Snapchat of a friend’s dog chewing his hat.
Then, Villegas pulled some pills out of a small black plastic bag and passed them around. Mambulao had experimented with drugs before, including LSD, mushrooms, ecstasy, and oxycodone, which he would either gobble up or crush and snort. These pills were advertised as OxyContin. Villegas had purchased them directly from an AlphaBay vendor named DopeBoy210. The friends all swallowed the pills at the same time.
About two hours later, Mambulao started to feel sick and passed out on the living room couch, so his friends laid him down in a spare bedroom, making sure he was on his side. When they checked on him later, he wasn’t breathing. The men called 911 and started to perform CPR, but it was too late. In the early hours of April 15, Mambulao died in a Jacksonville hospital. He was just 20 years old.
It turned out that the pill Mambulao ingested contained a lethal dose of fentanyl. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service began looking into his death. Cooperating with the Postal Inspection Service and DEA, the NCIS traced the drugs to Allawi. (Villegas pleaded guilty in 2019 to distributing oxycodone and fentanyl and was sentenced to 10 years in prison; a second marine was also charged in connection with the case.) Why did Mambulao overdose and not the other revelers that night? There was “no real science” informing Allawi’s pill-manufacturing, says Dante Sorianello, then the head of the DEA’s San Antonio office. “Some of these pills probably got very little fentanyl, and some got too much.”
On May 17, a utility worker in a neon-yellow vest and hard hat walked up the driveway to Allawi’s house in Richmond and knocked on the door. “Sorry, power’s out,” he told the occupants. “We’re going to be working on it for a while.” Anyone who’s been in Houston on the cusp of summer knows what these words mean: Without AC, your home is going to turn into a furnace in no time.
Westbrook and Valle, clad in black bulletproof vests, watched from their cars as Uno and Robinson left the house. The utility guy was a DEA agent, and the whole thing was a ruse so they could raid the house without risking any lives. Law enforcement saw fentanyl as a threat to eliminate at all cost, which meant shutting down the drug manufacturing before moving to arrest Allawi.
At 1:38 pm, men sweating profusely in hazmat suits swarmed the house, lending an otherworldly look to this ordinarily quiet neighborhood. The suits were meant to protect the agents from fentanyl, which they thought could incapacitate or even kill them if they simply touched it. They knocked on the door and got no response. They went in.
The search was fruitful. The agents placed their bounty in front of the garage in a spot demarcated by yellow cones. Among other drug paraphernalia, there were two pill presses, cardboard boxes from China containing ingredients, and enough drugs to put Allawi away for a long time: 500 grams of fentanyl powder, 500 grams of meth, 500 grams of cocaine, 10 kilos of fake oxycodone tablets laced with fentanyl, 4 kilos of fake Adderall laced with meth, and 5 kilos of counterfeit Xanax tablets. Agents found a Ruger revolver and a Sig Sauer pistol hidden in a couch in the living room. They walked out of Allawi’s bedroom carrying an AR-15-style assault rifle and a loaded Glock pistol.
As the agents worked, Uno and Robinson drove by the house and realized what was happening. Far from being scared off by the raid, they returned to the scene with Allawi, Westbrook says. As they drove away one last time, all three men tossed their phones out the car window. Soon after, Allawi called Goss from a new number and asked to meet him at a ritzy house he was renting east of Houston. There, he retrieved a bag stuffed with $50,000 in cash, Goss says, and asked his friend to drive him to the airport. The ringleader had decided to hole up in LA, where he had a condo—and an extravagant collection of sneakers—in the upscale Westwood neighborhood.
His operation was unraveling fast. “I’m fucked. It’s over,” he kept repeating in the car. Like any good drug boss, Allawi started planning his escape. He considered hiding in Dallas or California, according to Goss. When things settled, he could go back to Iraq, where the money he’d sent over the years had allowed his family to start a strip mall. He could flee to Mexico and fly out from there.
But for weeks after the raid, there were no cops in sight. Allawi wondered whether he’d dodged a bullet. Eventually he felt secure enough to return to Texas. One evening at the end of June, he and Goss went to a club. The two men sat in the VIP area, a $500 bottle of champagne on the table. But Allawi wasn’t his usual gregarious self. He remained quiet, his glass untouched. The two men drove back from the club in silence. “I feel like I’m a martyr,” Allawi suddenly said. “All my family’s taken care of. If I die tomorrow, it wasn’t in vain.”
Just a few days later, the DEA moved to apprehend Allawi’s team in simultaneous takedowns across Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston; Uno, Robinson, Al Salihi, and Goss were all arrested. So was Kalra, Allawi’s bitcoin guy. Valle was with a SWAT team at Allawi’s gargantuan rental home in the suburbs of Houston. They tried ramming the door down, but Allawi had splurged on a $10,000 reinforced model, Valle says. The team had to break in through a window.
Inside, they found Allawi clad in black pants and a white polo. He told agents they had nothing on him, even as investigators seized a bitcoin wallet, two money counters, 12 burner phones, four small bags of blue chemical binder, and a .45 Colt.
After the DEA agents made clear that they had more than enough evidence, Allawi quieted down. Sitting on the driveway, handcuffed, cross-legged, and slightly disheveled, he looked more like the young Iraqi who’d smoked hookah alongside US contractors than the leader of a drug ring. He rolled onto his left side, curled into a ball on the pavement, and closed his eyes.
In June 2017, a grand jury indicted Allawi for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, meth, and cocaine; possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime; and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, among other charges.
The mountain of evidence against Allawi was overwhelming—so overwhelming, in fact, that Anthony Cantrell, his court-appointed lawyer, said a trial would take months and put a strain on his practice. Instead, Allawi pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl resulting in death or serious bodily injury, and to using a gun during a drug crime. Investigators estimated that Allawi had made at least $14 million off his criminal activities, and had sold at least 850,000 counterfeit pills in 38 states. Sorianello says that Allawi saw the growing market for pills and capitalized on it with his operation. “He was one of the first we saw doing this at large scale,” he says. “He was a pioneer.”
At his sentencing, Allawi adopted a contrite tone. “I messed up. It was a great mistake.” He concluded by asking for mercy, for the US to give him a second chance. But the court showed no such clemency: As part of his plea deal, Allawi was sentenced to 30 years in a federal prison in northern Louisiana; he has since been transferred to a medium-security facility in New York. After that, he will be deported back to Iraq. Uno, Robinson, Al Salihi, and Kalra, meanwhile, all pleaded guilty and received prison sentences ranging from 18 months to 10 years. The judge was more lenient with Goss, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to posses with intent to distribute cocaine, and was sentenced to five years’ probation.
Allawi maintained that if the US had been in the throes of a devastating opioid epidemic while he was running his drug ring, he’d never heard about it, “never heard about overdoses or the damage it can cause.” But it was operations like his—dealers selling counterfeit pills laced with illicitly produced fentanyl—that authorities say contributed to so much death and destruction.
Roughly a month after Allawi’s arrest, authorities took down AlphaBay. But it didn’t do much to relieve the opioid epidemic in the US. More than 106,000 people died of a drug overdose in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—a record high. Dark-web markets, meanwhile, logged $3.1 billion in revenue that year, according to Chainalysis, a research firm that tracks cryptocurrency activity. Revenue dropped last year, thanks in large part to the takedown of another major dark-web bazaar called Hydra, but illegal marketplaces still raked in $1.5 billion.
China provided most of the fentanyl present in the US before 2019, with traffickers shipping the powder through international mail and private package delivery. But controls that China has since imposed have disrupted the flow. Today, Mexican cartels lead the charge, procuring precursor chemicals from China, which can be legally exported, and churning out enough fentanyl to drown the US. The DEA seized the equivalent of 379 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl last year, more than the population of the entire country. Distributors are active everywhere. The agency’s Rocky Mountain office, for example, which covers Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming, seized nearly 2 million fentanyl pills.
Sitting in a hip coffee place in Houston last summer, Westbrook pulled out his phone and flipped through pictures of recent fentanyl busts he’d participated in. In mirror images of the takedown of Allawi’s drug house, federal agents in flashy hazmat suits prowl the driveways of nondescript homes. Industrial pill presses sit on the suburban concrete. DEA offices across the country are establishing groups focused on fentanyl investigations, he says. “It’s weird times,” he later told me, reflecting on the destruction that tiny amounts of fentanyl can wreak. “I went from chasing kilos to grams.”
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Exploring the Growth and Opportunities in the Chondroitin Sulfate Industry
Chondroitin sulfate, a naturally occurring substance found in cartilage, is widely used in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries due to its role in joint health and osteoarthritis treatments. The Chondroitin Sulfate Market Size is projected to be valued at USD 1.31 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 1.56 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Market Overview
The chondroitin sulfate industry is expanding rapidly, driven by its diverse applications in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. As of 2024, the global market is projected to grow steadily through 2029, supported by increasing demand for products that support joint health and overall mobility, particularly among the elderly population. Manufacturers are focusing on improving extraction and production methods to meet the growing demand for high-quality, bioavailable chondroitin sulfate.
Key Trends Shaping the Chondroitin Sulfate Market
Rising Demand for Joint Health Supplements As the global population ages, the incidence of osteoarthritis and other joint-related conditions is increasing. Chondroitin sulfate, often used in combination with glucosamine, is widely recognized for its effectiveness in managing joint pain and improving mobility. This is driving demand for joint health supplements in both developed and emerging markets, making the healthcare and nutraceutical sectors key consumers of chondroitin sulfate.
Growing Popularity of Natural and Sustainable Ingredients Consumers are becoming more conscious of the ingredients in their supplements and pharmaceuticals, with a preference for natural and sustainably sourced materials. Chondroitin sulfate, derived from animal cartilage (often bovine, porcine, or marine sources), is benefiting from this trend. Additionally, efforts to develop plant-based or synthetic alternatives are gaining traction, further expanding the market’s potential.
Increased Use in Pharmaceuticals Beyond dietary supplements, chondroitin sulfate is being increasingly utilized in pharmaceutical formulations. It is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, eye drops for dry eye conditions, and wound healing products. The pharmaceutical industry is focusing on chondroitin sulfate’s anti-inflammatory and cartilage-protective properties, which is expected to boost its demand in therapeutic applications.
Advancements in Extraction Technologies Innovations in extraction and purification technologies are enhancing the production of high-purity chondroitin sulfate, which is critical for meeting stringent regulatory standards in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. These advancements are helping manufacturers produce more cost-effective, bioavailable forms of chondroitin sulfate, which is crucial for staying competitive in the market.
Increased Health Awareness and Preventative Healthcare With growing awareness about preventative healthcare, more consumers are turning to dietary supplements to maintain joint health and avoid mobility issues later in life. This shift toward proactive health management is driving the adoption of chondroitin sulfate-based products, particularly in regions with aging populations like North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Challenges Facing the Industry
The chondroitin sulfate market is not without challenges. One of the primary hurdles is the fluctuation in raw material supply, as it is largely sourced from animal by-products, which are subject to variations in supply chain dynamics. Additionally, regulatory scrutiny regarding the sourcing and purity of chondroitin sulfate, especially in pharmaceuticals, requires companies to invest in stringent quality control measures.
Regional Insights
North America: With a well-established nutraceutical market and high awareness of joint health, North America remains a key market for chondroitin sulfate. The region is home to some of the largest manufacturers and consumers of joint health supplements, driving steady demand.
Europe: The European market is also expanding, driven by the aging population and increasing interest in natural and sustainable healthcare products. Regulatory support for dietary supplements and the emphasis on maintaining mobility in older age groups are fueling market growth.
Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a major player in the chondroitin sulfate market, particularly with the growth of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries in countries like China, Japan, and India. The region’s rapidly aging population is contributing to higher demand for joint health supplements.
Conclusion
The chondroitin sulfate market is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing demand for joint health supplements, advancements in extraction technologies, and growing applications in pharmaceuticals. As awareness of the importance of maintaining joint health rises, the market will see robust expansion, particularly in regions with aging populations. Companies that invest in quality control, sustainable sourcing, and innovative product development will be well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities in this evolving market.
For a detailed overview and more insights, you can refer to the full market research report by Mordor Intelligence https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/chondroitin-sulfate-market  
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What Kind of Food Can I Find at the Indy Market Dao Khanong?
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Indy Market Dao Khanong in Bangkok is a vibrant, bustling night market known for its local food stalls, trendy shops, and street vendors. If you’re a foodie looking for a unique experience, this market offers a wide range of dishes that cater to everyone’s taste buds. Whether you crave traditional Thai street food or something with a modern twist, Indy Market Dao Khanong has it all. Let’s dive into what delicious food you can find here!
1. Introduction to Indy Market Dao Khanong
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2. Traditional Thai Dishes
Indy Market Dao Khanong is a great place to indulge in authentic Thai dishes. From flavorful curries to spicy salads, you’ll find it all here.
2.1. Pad Thai (Thai Stir-fried Noodles)
One of the most popular dishes in Thailand, Pad Thai, is a must-try at Indy Market. Stir-fried rice noodles mixed with shrimp, chicken, or tofu, along with bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime, make this a perfect balance of flavors.
2.2. Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Som Tum is a zesty green papaya salad that offers a refreshing and spicy kick. It’s made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, chilies, lime juice, and peanuts, creating a tangy, sweet, and spicy flavor.
2.3. Tom Yum (Spicy Thai Soup)
Tom Yum is a classic Thai soup with a bold mix of spicy, sour, and fragrant flavors. You can enjoy it with shrimp (Tom Yum Goong) or chicken, and it’s perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their food.
3. Street Food Snacks
Craving a quick bite? Indy Market is filled with street food stalls that serve bite-sized snacks to satisfy your hunger.
3.1. Moo Ping (Grilled Pork Skewers)
These skewers are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce before being grilled to perfection. Moo Ping is a popular street snack that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for eating on the go.
3.2. Khanom Buang (Thai Crispy Pancakes)
Khanom Buang are Thai crispy pancakes with sweet or savory fillings. The sweet version is topped with coconut cream and shredded coconut, while the savory one is filled with minced shrimp or pork.
3.3. Gai Tod (Fried Chicken)
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? At Indy Market, you can find Gai Tod — crispy, golden fried chicken that’s juicy on the inside. It’s a delicious and quick snack to grab while wandering around.
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4. Modern Fusion Dishes
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Indy Market also caters to those looking for something a little different with its fusion of traditional Thai flavors and modern culinary techniques.
4.1. Cheese Topped Dishes
Cheese lovers will be thrilled to find several dishes topped with gooey cheese at the market. From cheese-covered fried chicken to grilled meats with melted cheese, it’s a trend that adds a creamy richness to savory Thai dishes.
4.2. Sushi Rolls with a Twist
Indy Market’s fusion food includes sushi rolls with a Thai twist. Some sushi rolls come with spicy Thai sauces or are made with unique local ingredients, giving you a fusion of Japanese and Thai cuisine.
4.3. Korean-Inspired Dishes
With the influence of Korean food trends in Thailand, you’ll find Korean-inspired dishes like Korean fried chicken, spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki), and kimchi fried rice. These dishes bring an international flair to the market.
5. Refreshing Beverages
After all the delicious food, you’ll need something to wash it down. Luckily, Indy Market Dao Khanong has plenty of refreshing drinks.
5.1. Thai Iced Tea
Thai iced tea is a sweet, creamy tea made with black tea, condensed milk, and sugar. It’s a refreshing drink to cool down after enjoying the spicy street food.
5.2. Fresh Coconut Water
Coconut water is a great way to rehydrate, especially in the warm Bangkok weather. Freshly opened coconuts are readily available at the market and make for a healthy and refreshing beverage.
5.3. Smoothies and Juices
There are also numerous stalls offering fresh fruit smoothies and juices. Whether you want a tropical mango smoothie or a detoxifying green juice, there’s something for everyone.
6. Sweet Treats and Desserts
No meal is complete without dessert, and Indy Market offers an array of sweet treats that will satisfy your sugar cravings.
6.1. Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice is a beloved Thai dessert made with ripe mangoes, sticky rice, and coconut milk. It’s a simple yet indulgent treat you can’t miss.
6.2. Roti (Thai Pancake)
Roti is a flaky, fried pancake often drizzled with sweetened condensed milk and sugar. It’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it the perfect late-night snack.
6.3. Coconut Ice Cream
For something cool and refreshing, try coconut ice cream. It’s usually served in a coconut shell with toppings like peanuts, sticky rice, and corn, adding texture and flavor to this creamy dessert.
7. Conclusion
Indy Market Dao Khanong is a food lover’s paradise with an exciting mix of traditional Thai dishes, street food snacks, modern fusion fare, and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a hearty meal, or something sweet, you’re sure to find something that delights your taste buds. The vibrant atmosphere, combined with the diverse food offerings, makes this market a must-visit for both locals and tourists.
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8. FAQs
Q1: What is the best time to visit Indy Market Dao Khanong? A: The best time to visit is in the evening, around 5 PM, when the market starts getting lively with food stalls and vendors.
Q2: Are there vegetarian options at the market? A: Yes, there are plenty of vegetarian options, including stir-fried noodles, salads, and desserts.
Q3: How much should I expect to spend on food at the market? A: Most dishes range from 30 to 100 THB, making it an affordable place to enjoy a variety of foods.
Q4: Is Indy Market Dao Khanong family-friendly? A: Absolutely! The market has a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of food options for both kids and adults.
Q5: Can I find international food at Indy Market? A: Yes, alongside traditional Thai dishes, you can find fusion foods and international cuisines like sushi and Korean dishes.
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Chung cake (Bánh Chưng) is a traditional Vietnamese dish, especially popular during the Lunar New Year (Tết). It represents the essence of Vietnamese cuisine, combining simple ingredients such as glutinous rice, pork, mung beans, and banana leaves. Below is a detailed guide on how to make Chung cake and how to bring it to the market as a profitable product.
Step 1: Gather Ingredients and Materials
Glutinous Rice (500g): Choose high-quality, sticky rice that has a natural fragrance.
Pork (200g): Opt for pork belly or a combination of lean and fat for the best flavor.
Mung Beans (200g): Soak the beans for several hours, peel the skin, and steam until soft.
Banana Leaves: Fresh, green banana leaves for wrapping. Clean and soften them by briefly boiling or passing over fire.
Spices: Salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
Twine: For tying the cakes securely.
Step 2: Preparing Ingredients
Rice Preparation: Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for about 6 to 8 hours. After soaking, drain and mix it with a pinch of salt.
Mung Bean Preparation: After soaking the mung beans for a few hours, steam them until soft, then season with a bit of salt. Mash or form the beans into small balls for easy stuffing.
Pork Preparation: Cut the pork into medium-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and other spices. Marinate for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Step 3: Wrapping the Chung Cake
Lay the Banana Leaves: Use 2 or 3 banana leaves per cake. Lay them flat, one on top of the other, with the smooth sides facing down.
Layer the Ingredients: Place a layer of glutinous rice on the center of the banana leaves, followed by a layer of mung beans, pork, then another layer of mung beans, and finally another layer of rice.
Fold the Banana Leaves: Carefully fold the banana leaves around the filling, creating a square or rectangular shape. Make sure the package is tight and well-secured with twine.
Step 4: Boiling the Chung Cake
Cooking Time: Place the cakes in a large pot filled with water. Boil for 8-10 hours. Ensure the cakes remain submerged by occasionally adding hot water.
Check the Cakes: Once cooked, remove the cakes from the pot and press them between two flat surfaces to remove excess water. Let them cool.
Step 5: Packaging for Sale
Presentation: Make sure your Chung cakes are neatly wrapped and clean. You can offer them in traditional banana leaves or consider more modern packaging options, like vacuum-sealed bags for better preservation.
Branding: Create attractive labels with your brand name, logo, and any information about ingredients and your production process. Highlight the handmade, traditional aspect of the cakes to appeal to customers.
Pricing: Determine your pricing strategy based on the cost of ingredients, time spent, and packaging. Consider offering different sizes or types (e.g., vegetarian versions).
Step 6: Market Research and Selling
Target Audience: Research your local market to find out where there is demand for traditional foods like Chung cake. Focus on families during the holiday season, specialty grocery stores, and markets that celebrate Vietnamese culture.
Marketing: Promote your cakes through social media, local farmer’s markets, and food festivals. Collaborate with restaurants or cafes that want to offer traditional Vietnamese products.
Distribution: Ensure you have a reliable system for distributing your cakes. If you're selling at a market, make sure your cakes stay fresh. If you're shipping, invest in proper packaging to maintain quality during transit.
Step 7: Growing Your Business
Feedback: Always ask for feedback from your customers. It will help you improve your product and service.
Expand: Once you’ve established a solid customer base, consider expanding your product line. You could introduce variations of Chung cake, such as sweet versions or smaller sizes for gifting.
Sustainability: Utilize environmentally friendly packaging and sourcing for a broader appeal, especially for customers who prioritize sustainability.
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Botanical Cleansing Oil Market Overview: Extensive Evaluation of Market Size, Share, and Growth Opportunities
The global botanical cleansing oil market size is expected to reach USD 3.70 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2024 to 2030. The demand is driven by an increasing consumer preference for natural and organic beauty products. This shift is influenced by heightened awareness of the potential harmful effects of synthetic chemicals found in traditional cleansers. Consumers are becoming more educated about the ingredients in their skincare products, opting for formulations that promise gentleness and efficacy. As a result, brands are investing in the development of botanical cleansing oils, which leverage plant-based ingredients to cleanse and nourish the skin, appealing to health-conscious individuals seeking cleaner, greener beauty solutions.
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Consumer behavior is a major driving force in the botanical cleansing oil market. The demand for sustainable and ethically sourced products is at an all-time high, with consumers prioritizing brands that align with their values. Social media and beauty influencers play a pivotal role in shaping these preferences, often highlighting the benefits of using botanical oils over traditional cleansers. This trend is particularly pronounced among Millennials and Gen Z, who are more inclined to support brands that promote environmental sustainability and transparency in their ingredient sourcing and manufacturing processes.
The growing popularity of multifunctional skincare products presents new opportunities for botanical cleansing oils. These products are not only effective at removing makeup and impurities but also offer additional skincare benefits such as hydration, anti-inflammatory properties, and antioxidant protection. The versatility of botanical cleansing oils makes them an attractive option for consumers looking to simplify their skincare routines without compromising on efficacy.
Innovative formulations and packaging solutions are also propelling the botanical cleansing oil market forward. Brands are experimenting with exotic plant extracts and unique blends to differentiate their offerings and cater to diverse skin types and concerns. Eco-friendly packaging is another area of focus, with many companies adopting recyclable and biodegradable materials to reduce their environmental footprint. These innovations not only enhance the product’s appeal but also demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, resonating with eco-conscious consumers and further driving market growth.
For example, FANCL Corporation has decreased the usage of plastic by making containers lighter and switching from plastic to paper in order to address the problem of marine plastic pollution. Comparing the packaging for its Mild Cleansing Oil containing botanical ingredients to 2004 shows a 40% decrease in plastic usage. In addition, the business has developed refillable packaging for its products including its botanical cleansing oil, which lowers the quantity of resin needed in production and helps to reduce plastic waste overall.
The expanding global reach of skincare brands is also propelling the market. E-commerce platforms and international shipping have made it easier for consumers worldwide to access niche products, including botanical cleansing oils from various regions known for their unique botanical resources. This global accessibility is fostering a cross-cultural exchange of beauty rituals and ingredients, enriching the product offerings and broadening the consumer base. Brands are leveraging this trend by incorporating exotic botanicals and marketing their products' heritage stories to attract a wider audience.
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Botanical Cleansing Oil Market Report Highlights
In the botanical cleansing oil market women users accounted for a majority share. This is due to their higher interest in skincare routines and preference for natural, gentle products that offer both efficacy and additional skin benefits like hydration and nourishment
Demand for botanical cleansing oil among young adults aged between 20-30 is set to grow rapidly in the forecast period from 2024 to 2030, as this demographic increasingly prioritizes innovative skincare solutions and embraces new beauty trends. Their active engagement with social media platforms further drives the popularity of botanical products within this age group
Sales of botanical cleansing oil through hypermarkets and supermarkets accounted for the majority of the market share in 2023. These outlets provide convenient access and a broad selection of products. In addition, the ability to physically inspect and compare items encourages consumer confidence and purchase decisions
The Asia Pacific botanical cleansing oil market is expected to grow rapidly from 2024 to 2030, driven by increasing disposable incomes and a rising middle class. In addition, growing urbanization and the expansion of the beauty and personal care industry in the region are fueling market growth
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We have segmented the global botanical cleansing oil market on the basis of gender, age group, distribution channel, and region.
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Omega 3 2024 Industry – Challenges, Drivers, Outlook, Segmentation - Analysis to 2030
Omega 3 Industry Overview
The global omega 3 market size was valued at USD 2.62 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2024 to 2030.
This is attributable to the rising use of ingredients in the human diet to support brain and heart health. Furthermore, the increasing consumer investment in healthcare and one’s well-being is also expected to boost product demand. The market is witnessing continuous diversification in its product offerings as consumers are looking for alternatives to traditional fish oil. Krill oil is one of the widely used sources of omega-3 due to its superior properties as compared to conventional fish oil. The majority of consumers in Europe and North America prefer krill oil over any other source of fish oil owing to its acid reflux, unpleasant taste, and large-sized pills. Such factors are anticipated to trigger product demand during the forecast period.
Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Omega 3 Market
The demand for omega-3 fatty acids in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly over the next few years owing to rising consumer awareness in the country regarding the several health benefits offered, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol and reducing risks related to heart diseases. Moreover, growing consumer preference for a healthy and nutritional diet is further expected to fuel product demand shortly.
Numerous manufacturers present in the U.S., including BioProcess Algae, Martek Biosciences Corporation, and Omega Protein Corporation are focusing on research and development activities for launching pharmaceutical-grade product in the market. Increasing consumption of enhanced medicines to treat and prevent chronic diseases is likely to spur overall consumption in the coming years.
Rising pressure on anchovy fisheries to extract fish oil has increased the demand from non-fish sources, including flaxseed, walnuts, algae, and krill oil. Furthermore, increasing government initiatives to promote the product usage in different end-use applications are projected to positively impact the market demand.
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• The global fumaric acid market size was valued at USD 561.5 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.
• The global nisin market size was estimated at USD 502.93 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030.
Global Omega 3 Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis on the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global omega 3 market report on the basis of type, source, application, and region:
Type Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA)
Others
Source Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Marine Source
Fish Oil
Algal Oil
Krill Oil
Others
Plant Source
Nuts & Seeds
Vegetable Oils
Soy
Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Supplements & Functional Foods
Pharmaceuticals
Infant Formula
Animal Feed & Pet Food
Others
Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Spain
Italy
The Netherlands
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
UAE
South Africa
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
Growing consumption of the product in various applications coupled with rising awareness regarding health and chronic diseases, and regulations favoring the use of omega-3 in infant formulations has influenced manufacturers to invest in technologies and product development in order to meet consumer demands. The market has been experiencing an increase in the number of new entrants across the value chain owing to the growing profits and huge market potential of manufacturers.
In March 2023, Epax announced an investment of USD 40 million in molecular distillation technology for improving the processing of highly concentrated omega 3.
In May 2023, Nuseed Global introduces Nuseed Nutriterra plant-based oil enriched with omega-3, tailored to meet the needs of the human nutrition and dietary supplement markets.
In addition, key companies such as Aker Biomarine Antarctic AS are focusing on expanding their capacity by introducing new catching vessels to increase their products, which was reflected in the sales of the company in the year 2021. Governments across developing regions are taking several initiatives to support Antarctic Krill fishing by providing research funds and creating innovation alliances, which may trigger industry growth
Key Omega 3 Companies:
Aker Biomarine Antarctic AS
Orkla Health
BASF SE
Omega Protein Corp.
GC Reiber Oils
Lonza
Croda International Plc
EPAX
BioProcess Algae, LLC
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
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Unlock Youthful Skin: Best Marine Collagen to Buy Now!
If you’re on the hunt for the best marine collagen, you’re not alone. As more people seek to enhance their health and beauty routines with natural supplements, marine collagen has emerged as a top choice. But with so many options on the market, finding the best marine collagen can be a daunting task. 
This guide will help you navigate through the choices to find the one that best suits your needs.
What is Marine Collagen?
Marine collagen is a type of collagen derived from fish. It’s known for its high bioavailability, meaning your body can absorb it more efficiently than other types of collagen. This makes it particularly effective for promoting skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles, and supporting joint health.
Why Choose Marine Collagen?
Marine collagen stands out for several reasons:
Sustainability: It is often sourced from fish skin and scales, which are by-products of the seafood industry, making it an eco-friendly option.
Bioavailability: Marine collagen peptides are smaller in size compared to bovine or porcine collagen, allowing for better absorption.
Purity: It typically has fewer additives and is less likely to contain contaminants compared to other collagen sources.
What to Look for in the Best Marine Collagen
When searching for the best marine collagen, consider the following factors:
Source of Collagen: Look for products sourced from wild-caught, sustainably sourced fish. This ensures you’re getting a high-quality product without harmful contaminants.
Type of Fish: Common sources include cod, haddock, and pollock. Each type offers slightly different benefits, so choose one that aligns with your health goals.
Processing Method: Opt for marine collagen that has been hydrolyzed. Hydrolyzation breaks down the collagen into smaller peptides, which are easier for your body to absorb.
Purity and Additives: The best marine collagen should be free from artificial additives, fillers, and heavy metals. Always check the ingredient list and opt for products that undergo rigorous testing.
Third-Party Testing: Ensure the product has been tested by independent labs for quality and safety. Certifications from reputable organizations can also be a good indicator of a reliable product.
Top Picks for the Best Marine Collagen
To make your search easier, here are a few highly recommended marine collagen products:
Vital Proteins Wild-Caught Marine Collagen: Sourced from non-GMO, wild-caught fish, this product is praised for its purity and effectiveness in improving skin and joint health.
Further Food Premium Marine Collagen Peptides: This collagen is sourced from wild-caught North Atlantic cod and is free from additives. It’s known for its excellent solubility and taste.
Ancient Nutrition Marine Collagen: Made from sustainably sourced fish, this marine collagen is hydrolyzed for better absorption and is free from gluten, dairy, and soy.
Conclusion
Choosing the best marine collagen doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By considering factors such as the source, type of fish, processing method, purity, and third-party testing, you can find a product that meets your needs. 
Remember, the best marine collagen is one that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle and helps you achieve your health and beauty goals. Start your journey towards better skin, healthier joints, and overall well-being with a high-quality marine collagen supplement today.
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Marine Ingredients Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Competitive Analysis
Data Bridge Market research has recently published the comprehensive business research on Global Marine Ingredients Market includes historic data, present market trends, future product environment, marketing strategies, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, emerging trends or opportunities, and the technical progress in the related industry. Marine Ingredients Market analysis report covers detailed value chain analysis of the market.
Marine Ingredients Market business report provides exact information about market trends, industrial changes, and consumer behaviour etc. The report assists in outlining brand awareness, market landscape, possible future issues, industry trends and customer behaviour about  industry which eventually leads to advanced business strategies. Being a verified and reliable source of information, this market research report offers a telescopic view of the existing market trends, emerging products, situations and opportunities that drives the business in the right direction of success. The Marine Ingredients Market business report has been framed with the proper use of tools like SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces analysis methods.
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The marine ingredients market is expected to witness market growth at a rate of 5.71% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Data Bridge Market Research report on marine ingredients market provides analysis and insights regarding the various factors expected to be prevalent throughout the forecast period while providing their impacts on the market’s growth. The rise in the setting eyes of consumers upon marine ingredients is escalating the growth of marine ingredients market.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios of the top players in the Marine Ingredients Market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and product launches in the market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market strategies, geographic and business segments of the leading players in the market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about emerging markets. This report analyzes the market for various segments across geographies.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Marine Ingredients Market.
Table of Content:
Section 01: Executive Summary
Section 02: Scope of The Report
Section 03: Research Methodology
Section 04: Introduction
Section 05: Market Landscape
Section 06: Market Sizing
Section 07: Five Forces Analysis
Section 08: Market Segmentation by Product
Section 09: Market Segmentation by Application
Section 10: Customer Landscape
Section 11: Market Segmentation by End-User
Section 12: Regional Landscape
Section 13: Decision Framework
Section 14: Drivers and Challenges
Section 15: Market Trends
Section 16: Competitive Landscape
Section 17: Company Profiles
Section 18: Appendix
The following are the regions covered in this report.
North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]
Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]
Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]
South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]
The Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]
This study answers to the below key questions:
What are the key factors driving the Marine Ingredients Market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key players in the Marine Ingredients Market?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key players?
The major players covered in the marine ingredients market report are Cargill, Incorporated., Symrise AG, KD Pharma Group, Omega Protein Corporation, Abyss Ingredients, Algaia, American Seafoods Company LLC., Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland Ltd., COBIOSA, Gonmisol, Hofseth BioCare, Kodiak Fishmeal Company, Nutrifish, OLVEA Fish Oils, Pacific Seafood., Pelagia AS, TerraMar Ingredients, Sea Pride LLC, The Scoular Company, Vesteraalens AS, among other domestic and global players. Market share data is available for global, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America separately. DBMR analysts understand competitive strengths and provide competitive analysis for each competitor separately.
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Banh Chung is one of the indispensable traditional dishes during the Lunar New Year of the Vietnamese people. However, with the trend of modernization and increasing market demand, the production and business of chung cakes does not only stop at serving families but also expands to the retail market. Here is a detailed guide from making banh chung to how to put the product on the market for sale.
Part 1: How to Make Banh Chung
Ingredients to prepare:
Gạo nếp: 2 kg
Pork belly: 1 kg
Green beans: 500g
Roasted peanuts (optional): 200g
Green onions, garlic, spices: Salt, pepper, fish sauce
Dong leaves or banana leaves: For wrapping cakes
Lanyard: By natural rope or braided rope
Steps:
Prepare glutinous rice:
Rinse the glutinous rice, soak it in water for at least 4-5 hours or overnight.
After soaking, drain.
Pork preparation:
Choose pork belly with only fat and balanced meat.
Marinate the meat with salt, pepper, chopped green onions and fish sauce for at least 2 hours.
Preparation of green beans:
Rinse the green beans clean, soak in water for 4-5 hours.
Steam or boil the chickpeas, then puree.
Banh Chung Package:
Wash the dong leaves, seal them with fire so that the leaves are flexible and easy to wrap.
Start by laying out the dong leaves flat, laying out a layer of glutinous rice, then meat and green beans, continuing the layer of glutinous rice.
Wrap your hands tightly, tie the cord to fix the shape.
Cooking Banh Chung:
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, drop the banh chung into the cooker.
Cook for about 6-8 hours so that the cake is soft and evenly absorbed with spices.
Complete:
Once cooked, allow the cake to cool naturally before removing it for use or packaging.
Part 2: Bringing Products to Market
1. Market Research:
Identify your target audience: Families, food stores, supermarkets, and individual customers.
Competitive Analysis: Consider regional competitors in terms of quality, price, and service.
2. Product Development:
Quality Assurance: Using fresh ingredients, ensuring food hygiene and safety.
Product Diversification: Providing a variety of banh chung in different sizes and flavors to suit the diverse needs of customers.
3. Packing and Packaging:
Attractive Packaging: Use beautiful, eco-friendly packaging, easy to store.
Product Information: Specify the ingredients, date of manufacture, expiration date and storage instructions.
4. Pricing Strategy:
Competitive Pricing: Research market prices and determine the right price, ensuring profits and attracting customers.
Discount Policy: Apply promotions and discounts on special occasions such as Tet.
5. Distribution Channel:
Direct Sales: Set up stalls at traditional markets, supermarkets, convenience stores.
Online Sales: Create a website, use social networks (Facebook, Instagram) and e-commerce platforms (Shopee, Lazada) to reach a wider range of customers.
Cooperation with Partners: Connect with distributors and agents to expand the sales network.
6. Marketing and Promotion:
Branding: Create unique, easy-to-remember logos and slogans for customers to identify the brand.
Online and Offline Advertising: Use social media ads, Google Ads, as well as traditional ads such as flyers and billboards.
Promotions: Organize discounts, giveaways, or prototypes to attract customers.
Reviews and Feedback: Encourage customers to evaluate products and listen to feedback to improve quality.
7. Operation and Management:
Production Management: Ensure efficient production process, quality control from raw materials to final products.
Financial Management: Track production costs, marketing costs, and revenue to ensure profits.
Customer Service: Build a good customer support system, resolve complaints and respond quickly.
8. Legal and License:
Business Registration: Make sure to register your business in accordance with the law.
Food Safety License: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and have the necessary certifications.
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Imitation Crab Meat Market Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts by 2031
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The Imitation Crab Meat market stands as a fascinating reflection of culinary innovation and consumer preferences, weaving a tapestry of diverse tastes and textures across the globe. This industry, which has become a prominent player in the seafood substitute market, mirrors the dynamic landscape of modern gastronomy, offering a compelling alternative to traditional crab meat.
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Top Companies
Viciunai Group
Sugiyo Co., Ltd.
Trans-Ocean Products, Inc.
Thai Union Group
Qingdao Trustmei International Co., Ltd.
Trident Seafoods
Kyokuyo CO., LTD.
Osaki Suisan Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Zhoufu Food Co., Ltd.
Pacific Seafood
Gadre Marine Export Pvt Ltd
Rizhao Prosperous Foodstuff Co., Ltd.
Ocean Food Company Limited
RIZHAO PRIMEGA FOODS Co., Limited
Fujian Dongshui Food Co.,Ltd
The Global Imitation Crab Meat market is a captivating fusion of culinary creativity and technological advancement. Comprising a myriad of products that mimic the flavor and texture of real crab meat, this market has emerged as a compelling choice for consumers seeking sustainable and cost-effective seafood alternatives. The industry resonates with the ethos of accessibility and versatility, catering to a diverse range of dietary preferences and culinary traditions.
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In the seafood substitutes, the Global Imitation Crab Meat market has carved its niche, presenting an enticing array of products such as crab sticks, crab flakes, and crab chunks. These innovative creations are crafted from a variety of ingredients, including fish proteins, starches, and flavor enhancers, meticulously designed to replicate the taste and mouthfeel of authentic crab meat. The market's ability to deliver a seafood experience without the environmental and economic implications associated with traditional crab harvesting underscores its relevance in the contemporary culinary landscape.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the modern food industry, the Global Imitation Crab Meat market plays a pivotal role in offering solutions to the challenges of sustainability and resource depletion. By providing a viable alternative to traditional crab harvesting, the industry contributes to the conservation of marine ecosystems while meeting the growing demand for seafood. This dual-purpose functionality positions imitation crab meat as a responsible choice for both environmentally conscious consumers and businesses striving for sustainability in their supply chains.
In this ever-evolving culinary landscape, the Global Imitation Crab Meat market stands as a testament to human ingenuity, offering a delightful and accessible seafood experience. As consumers continue to explore diverse dietary options and the food industry embraces innovation, the market is poised to remain a vibrant and influential player, continuously adapting to the changing tastes and preferences of an eclectic global audience. As we savor the flavors of imitation crab meat in various dishes, we also savor the spirit of innovation that propels this industry forward, shaping the future of seafood consumption on a global scale.
Global Imitation Crab Meat market is estimated to reach $1708.1 Million by 2031; growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031.
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The Microalgae-based Aquafeed market is projected to grow from USD 274.31 million in 2024 to USD 483.79 million by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.35%.The global aquaculture industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the need for sustainable and efficient feed solutions. One of the most promising innovations in this field is the development of microalgae-based aquafeed. This burgeoning market not only addresses environmental concerns but also offers economic and nutritional advantages, positioning itself as a key player in the future of aquaculture.Microalgae-based aquafeed refers to the use of microalgae, single-celled aquatic organisms, as a primary or supplementary ingredient in feed for aquatic species. Microalgae are rich in essential nutrients, including proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, making them a highly nutritious feed option. Additionally, they offer several benefits over traditional feed ingredients, such as fishmeal and soybean meal.
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Market Drivers
1. Sustainability Concerns: Traditional aquafeed often relies on fishmeal derived from wild fish stocks, contributing to overfishing and ecological imbalance. Microalgae-based feed, however, can be produced sustainably and does not deplete marine resources. This shift aligns with global sustainability goals and regulatory pressures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of aquaculture.
2. Nutritional Advantages: Microalgae are known for their high protein content and the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for the growth and health of aquatic species. The nutritional profile of microalgae can enhance the quality of the final aquaculture products, leading to healthier fish and shellfish with improved growth rates.
3. Growing Aquaculture Industry: The expansion of the aquaculture industry to meet the rising demand for seafood is driving the need for innovative feed solutions. Microalgae-based feeds are increasingly being adopted as a viable alternative to traditional feeds, particularly in high-value aquaculture sectors such as salmon farming.
4. Research and Technological Advancements: Ongoing research into microalgae cultivation and processing technologies is making it more feasible and cost-effective to produce high-quality microalgae-based feeds. Advances in biotechnology and algae farming methods are improving yields and reducing production costs, further driving market growth.
Market Trends
1. Increased Investment and Research: Significant investments are being made in the development of microalgae-based aquafeed. Both public and private sectors are funding research to optimize algae strains, enhance production techniques, and scale up manufacturing processes.
2. Expansion of Application Areas: While the primary focus has been on finfish species, there is growing interest in applying microalgae-based feeds to other aquaculture segments, such as crustaceans and mollusks. This diversification opens up new market opportunities and potential revenue streams.
3. Consumer Awareness and Preferences: As consumers become more conscious of sustainability and the environmental impact of their food choices, there is increasing demand for sustainably sourced seafood. Microalgae-based aquafeed meets this demand by supporting eco-friendly aquaculture practices.
Challenges and Opportunities
1. Production Costs: Despite advancements, the production of microalgae-based feeds remains more expensive compared to traditional feed ingredients. However, as technology advances and economies of scale are achieved, costs are expected to decrease, making microalgae-based feeds more competitive.
2. Regulatory and Market Acceptance: Gaining regulatory approval and market acceptance can be challenging. Companies must navigate regulatory frameworks and demonstrate the efficacy and safety of microalgae-based feeds to gain widespread adoption.
3. Supply Chain Development: Building a robust supply chain for microalgae cultivation, processing, and distribution is crucial for market growth. Collaborations between algae producers, feed manufacturers, and aquaculture operations will be key to scaling up production and distribution.
Key Player Analysis
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Corbion N.V.
Cellana Inc.
Solabia Group
Evergen Resources
Greentech Group
Algalimento SL
Kessler Zoologiegrosshandel GmbH & Co. KG
A4F Algae for Future
Segments:
Based on Species:
Spirulina
Chlorella
Nannochloropsis
Isochrysis
Others
Based on Aquatic Animal:
Fish
Mollusks
Crustaceans
Others
Based on the Geography:
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
South-east Asia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
GCC Countries
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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The Importance of Purity and Quality in Calcium Carbonate Powder Production
Calcium carbonate is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite. It is also the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Widely used in the manufacturing of cement, Calcium Carbonate Powder Manufacturer is also utilized in various industries such as agriculture, construction, and pharmaceuticals. The demand for high-quality calcium carbonate powder has been on the rise, and among the key players in this industry is the Sudarshan Group.
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It  is a leading manufacturer of calcium carbonate powder, renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. With decades of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted supplier in both domestic and international markets. 
The production of calcium carbonate powder at Sudarshan Group involves several meticulous steps to ensure the highest quality. The process begins with the selection of high-grade raw materials. The raw limestone, rich in calcium carbonate, is quarried and transported to the manufacturing site.
Once at the facility, the limestone undergoes a series of crushing and grinding processes to produce fine particles. These particles are then subjected to various purification processes to remove impurities and achieve the desired level of purity. The purified calcium carbonate is then dried, milled, and classified to meet specific particle size requirements.
Quality Assurance
It  places a strong emphasis on quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The company has implemented rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure that the calcium carbonate powder meets the highest industry standards. Advanced laboratory testing is conducted at various stages of production to monitor particle size, purity, and other critical parameters. This commitment to quality ensures that Sudarshan Group's calcium carbonate powder is consistent, reliable, and suitable for a wide range of applications.
Applications of Calcium Carbonate Powder
Calcium carbonate powder produced by it  is utilized in a diverse array of industries due to its versatility and beneficial properties. Some of the key applications include:
Construction Industry: Calcium carbonate is a crucial component in the production of cement, concrete, and other construction materials. It enhances the durability and strength of these materials, making them more robust and long-lasting.
Agriculture: In agriculture, calcium carbonate is used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer. It helps to neutralize acidic soils, improving soil quality and promoting healthier plant growth.
Pharmaceuticals: The pharmaceutical industry uses high-purity calcium carbonate as an active ingredient in antacids and calcium supplements. Its bioavailability and safety make it an essential component in these products.
Plastic and Rubber Industry: Calcium carbonate is added to plastics and rubber to improve their mechanical properties, enhance durability, and reduce production costs.
Paints and Coatings: In the paints and coatings industry, calcium carbonate acts as a filler and extender, improving the opacity and brightness of the products.
Paper Industry: It is also used in the paper industry as a filler and coating pigment. Calcium carbonate improves the brightness, opacity, and smoothness of paper, enhancing print quality and reducing production costs.
Environmental Responsibility
Sudarshan Group is committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. The company employs eco-friendly technologies and processes to minimize its environmental footprint. By implementing energy-efficient systems, reducing waste, and recycling materials, it  strives to contribute positively to environmental conservation.
Conclusion
As a leading calcium carbonate , Sudarshan Group continues to set the benchmark for quality and reliability in the industry. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability makes them a preferred choice for clients across various sectors. Whether for construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, or other applications, calcium carbonate powder is a trusted solution for enhancing product performance and achieving superior results.
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Squalene Market Size, Status and Forecast 2030
Squalene Industry Overview
The global squalene market size was estimated at USD 149.4 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% from 2024 to 2030.
Increasing consumption of natural ingredients in the personal care and cosmetics sector is expected to emerge as a major factor driving the market demand. Squalene is translucid, emits a low odor, and offers moisturizing properties. These qualities make it one of the most preferred emollients in the world. Absence of toxicity, makes it one of the most widely used elements in personal care applications. Squalene oil is also utilized in the cosmetics industry to fight free radicals that damage the skin and accelerate the aging process.
Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Squalene Market
The product is used as a moisturizing and cleansing ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products such as lotions, hair conditioners, bath oils, lipsticks, creams, and foundations. Furthermore, surge in demand for natural and organic ingredients is expected to have a positive impact on the market.
Another factor that fuels market expansion is the rising demand for products in several vaccines. It is a vital component of vaccinations including the COVID-19 vaccines as it is extremely effective in boosting immune response.
Squalene product, used in vaccines and pharmaceutical products is a purified version of fish oil, which is extracted from sharks. A report published by the International Trade of Endangered Species states that five shark species are in danger of extinction. This is anticipated to significantly reduce animal-based products and further drive plant- and synthetic-based sources.
The squalene industry also benefited from rising interest in nutritional supplements, expansion of the cosmetics sector, and prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular disorders. New renewable sources for product manufacturing along with appealing marketing and packaging techniques give market participants additional lucrative opportunities.
The U.S. is the largest producer and consumer of the product in North America. The market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period owing to growth of the cosmetics industry in the country. The growth can be attributed to a high penetration rate of global cosmetic brands and an increase in demand for beauty care products and beauty clinics owing to the expanding working women population in the country.
The product is mainly extracted from shark liver oil and olive oil. Olive oil is a major source of extraction in the U.S. owing to restrictions imposed on poaching of marine animals under Marine Mammal Protection Act Policies (MMPA) that prohibit the take of marine mammals, including hunting, collecting, capturing, harassing, or killing them in waters and by citizens of U.S. on the high seas.
The act also makes it unlawful to import marine mammals and items derived from marine mammals into the country without necessary permits. This could lead to an increase in the use of plant-based or synthetically manufactured products over animal-based in the U.S. in coming years.
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• The global lycopene market size was valued at USD 161.0 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2030.
• The global anti-foaming agents market size was estimated at USD 5.64 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030.
Global Squalene Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global squalene market report based on source, end-use, and region.
Source Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Animal
Shark Liver Oil
Other Animals
Plants
Amaranth Oil
Olive Oil
Rice Bran Oil Plants
Other Amaranth Oil
Synthetic
End-use Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Pharmaceuticals
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Nutraceuticals
Food & Beverages
Others
Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Russia
Benelux
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Thailand
Indonesia
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
The market is fragmented and competitive with presence of several players. Major players are clustered in European and North American regions, whereas several small players are clustered in Asia Pacific, mainly in India, China, and Japan, as the region offers easy access to shark liver oil and olive oil, which are essential raw materials for production of the product.
Partnership strategies have been adopted by the leading players in the market to enhance the reach of their products by leveraging the networks of acquired players and geographic availability. For instance, in May 2023 Amyris announced its partnership with Croda International Plc. in order to supply pharmaceutical-grade squalene in adjuvants to boost the immune response:
Amyris, Inc.
Sophim SAS
Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH
efpbiotek
Vestan Limited
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Croda International Plc
AASHA BIOCHEM
Arbee
Oleicfat, s.l.
Kishimoto Special Liver Oil Co., Ltd.
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EntoPro: Revolutionizing Aqua Feeds with High-Quality Insect-Derived Protein
In the dynamic world of aquaculture, innovation is key to meeting the rising global demand for seafood while ensuring sustainability and nutritional adequacy. One groundbreaking development in this field is EntoPro, a high-quality insect-derived protein designed to revolutionize aqua feeds. This innovative product promises to address several challenges faced by the aquaculture industry, including sustainability, feed efficiency, and the nutritional health of aquatic species.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Traditional fish meal, a primary ingredient in aqua feeds, poses significant environmental concerns. Overfishing for fish meal production has led to the depletion of marine resources, disrupting ecosystems and biodiversity. EntoPro offers a sustainable alternative by utilizing insect protein, which is produced with a much smaller environmental footprint. Insects are highly efficient in converting organic waste into protein, reducing the need for wild-caught fish and lowering the overall carbon footprint of aquaculture operations.
Nutritional Superiority
EntoPro is not just environmentally friendly; it is also nutritionally superior. Insect protein is rich in essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, which are crucial for the growth and health of aquatic species. The balanced nutritional profile of EntoPro ensures that fish and shrimp receive all the necessary nutrients for optimal development, enhancing their growth rates and overall health. Additionally, the high digestibility of insect protein means that aquaculture species can more efficiently absorb and utilize these nutrients, leading to better feed conversion ratios.
Enhanced Feed Efficiency
Feed efficiency is a critical factor in aquaculture, directly impacting production costs and sustainability. EntoPro's high-quality insect-derived protein improves feed efficiency by providing a highly digestible and nutrient-rich feed source. This efficiency translates into faster growth rates and healthier aquatic species, reducing the time required for them to reach market size. As a result, aquaculture producers can achieve higher yields and profitability while minimizing the environmental impact of their operations.
Health Benefits for Aquatic Species
The inclusion of EntoPro in aqua feeds also offers significant health benefits for fish and shrimp. Insect protein contains bioactive compounds that can enhance the immune system of aquatic species, making them more resilient to diseases and infections. This improved immunity reduces the need for antibiotics and other chemical treatments, promoting healthier and more sustainable aquaculture practices. Moreover, the presence of chitin in insect exoskeletons has been shown to have prebiotic effects, supporting gut health and improving nutrient absorption.
Economic Viability
While sustainability and nutritional benefits are crucial, economic viability is also a key consideration for aquaculture producers. EntoPro provides a cost-effective protein source that can help reduce feed costs without compromising on quality. The scalability of insect farming, combined with its low resource requirements, makes EntoPro an economically attractive option for the aquaculture industry.
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