In 2025, a landmark change occurred in the European Union’s probiotics regulatory policy that has implications for the functional food market. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has allowed the use of the term “probiotic” on food products with specified approved health claims and under approved conditions. Even before implementation, this change was already driving investment, innovation, and market shift across the EU region.

The new system’s policy, adopted in early 2025, states that “probiotics” may be placed on the packaging of functional foods as long as those products undertake rigorous microbial strain identification, health claim verification, and safety verification. This change captures the EU's shift from its previously…

The year 2025 in the clean label market is undergoing a major shift spurred by ever-increasing Gen Z clean-label product demand. This generation is known for focusing on health, sustainability, and transparency of the ingredients, and it is a dominant force driving the industry now. As its members grow older and gain access to disposable income, their expectations are already impacting how brands formulate, market, and label food and beverage products in 2025.

A global consumer trends survey conducted in 2025 found that 64% of Gen Z consumers actively look for clean-label claims such as “natural,” “organic,” “no artificial ingredients,” and “minimally processed.” These preferences are resonating across the clean label market in 2025, with…

In 2025, the United States (U.S.) Energy and Power (EnP) market is seeing renewed momentum as a new federal tax credit for wind energy projects takes effect under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) expansion. The revised Production Tax Credit (PTC), effective from January 2025, offers up to USD 27/MWh for qualifying onshore wind projects and introduces additional bonuses for domestic content and energy communities.

The EnP Market in 2025 is being reshaped by this policy shift, which has already triggered a surge in project announcements. According to the American Clean Power Association, over 9 GW of new wind capacity was approved in Q1 2025 alone nearly double the same period in 2024. Major developers such as NextEra Energy, Invenergy, and…

The market for fermented beverages in urban areas of India is expected to grow tremendously by the end of 2025. This increase is attributed to the growing interest in health and wellness, shifting towards more functional drinks, and fermented products.

The overall scope of Indian fermented food and beverage is likely to hit USD 41.92 billion by 2033, experiencing a significant growth starting from 2025. Awareness of health is driving the demand from the urban population for probiotic drinks, such as Kombucha, Kefir, and fermented juices, which are known to support gut health and immunity. This growth is also complementing the growth in the functional beverages segment, which is expected to experience rapid expansion by the end of 2033.

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The India MedTech market in 2025 is set for profound shifts owing to new regulations as well as the increased focus on domestic manufacturing. With the post-pandemic healthcare needs soaring, the government's policy spending in 2025 aims to turn India into a competitive global hub for innovation and self-sufficient growth in medical technologies.

In 2025, the government of India will prohibit the import of refurbished and second-hand medical devices to safeguard patients and subsequently promote the domestic industry. This is in line with the “Make in India” campaign and is intended to decrease the nation’s dependence on imports, which, prior to 2025, stood at 80-85 percent. Alongside this, the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme…

In 2025, Africa is witnessing significant transformation in the off-grid solar drive rural electrification. With a fast-growing population, and steady expansion of commercial sectors, the demand for clean and affordable energy solutions has been soaring. As international organizations, governments and private companies align efforts to meet SDG 7, the market in 2025 is moving towards reliable sustainable energy sources for their requirements.

In 2025, almost 600 million Africans a have no access to electricity and this offers a wider scope for the independent off-grid solar solutions for the country, especially the rural areas. In fact, unprecedented dedication to extending energy access and energy transformation was shown at the World…

By 2025, Tesla and BMW have adopted predictive maintenance as a way to optimize operations within the automotive industry. Both companies have established AI maintenance systems to address equipment failures which has greatly improved unplanned downtime.

As a result of using AI to predict machinery health, Tesla was able to reduce factory downtime because of unexpected machine failures by over 30%. This predictive maintenance strategy aided Tesla’s California factory, further propelling them to the forefront of automotive manufacturing efficiency. Not only was productivity boosted, but the overall unit cost also decreased due to less spent on unmet deadlines.

As for BMW, the use of predictive AI maintenance heavily increased efficiency…

The unprecedented funding of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) startups in Q2 marks a new record, indicating strong investors' confidence against the backdrop of an ongoing digital transformation. IIoT startups seem to be enjoying the animated competition for capital, driven by the increased demand for industrial automation, analytics, and dependable supply chains during 2025.

As per PitchBook data, IIoT startups received funding of $3.4 billion in Q2 across 142 deals, showing an increase of 47% from Q1 and 31% year over year. North America led the funding race accounting for 58% of the total investment, followed by Europe with 26% and Asia Pacific with 14%. Other notable transactions in 2025 include $250 million KONUX AI-based rail…

In 2025, The “Cobots” Adoption in SMEs Market will Begin Transitioning as Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, Asia, and North America are cross-adopting collaborative robots (cobots) to enhance intralogistics and material handling. Due to persisting customizations in work and labor shortages in 2025, SMEs are abandoning conveyor belt systems for mobile, adaptable solutions provided by cobots.

By 2025, the average deployment cost, having decreased by 18% year on year will make cobots much more accessible, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Universal Robots, ABB and FANUC reported SME adoption is growing in leaps and bounds in mid and light assembly as well as packaging automation where cobots are used…

In 2025, the momentum for hydrogen projects on a global level is radically increasing, incorporating hydrogen as a key component alongside other global energy transitions. The introduction of agile capital, regulation, and infrastructure during 2025 tends to transform the vision of the hydrogen projects industry with respect to the market’s needs and priorities and is also expected with the goal of decarbonization.

The EU planned aggressive funding policies along with subsidization in 2025, and subsequently, large-scale hydrogen developments were being executed. In 2025, The Hydrogen Bank of the European Union pledged €3 billion to expedite green hydrogen initiatives within member states, and similarly, in 2025, the U.S. Department of…

In 2025, the bio-based resin sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by stringent environmental regulations and a resurgence of investor confidence. The global market is set to experience rapid market growth between 2025 and 2030, driven by increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based materials and startups being ready to embrace this opportunity with their fullest potential.

In 2025, UK-based FlexSea has gained a reputation for creating high-performance packaging sheets using biomaterials generated from seaweed, providing a marine-safe and rapidly biodegradable substitute for plastic packaging. They received €2 million last year to expand collaboration with the University of Warwick and other businesses…

China’s updates to its rare earth export policies in 2025 indicated a shift in the strategic approach toward critical minerals globally. Improvements in the policy termed China’s New Rare Earth Export Policy 2025 focus on outbound shipment control pertaining to rare earth elements (REEs) important for use in electronics, renewable energy, defense technologies, and other critical domains. 

There are new certification requirements for exporters, which include end-use certification for overseas purchasers in a bid to prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies under the China New Rare Earth Export Policy 2025. Additionally, there will be tighter annual limits on 17 key REEs, like neodymium and praseodymium, adding to the burden on…

In April 2025, OpenAI achieved substantial milestones in both funding and strategic partnerships, highlighting its growing influence in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. A whopping $40 billion in funding was secured by OpenAI, which was valued at $300 billion post-money. This financing round, which was spearheaded by SoftBank and involves Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive, is the most significant private technology transaction ever recorded. The objective of the capital infusion is to improve OpenAI's computing infrastructure and advance its research in the field of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

In the educational sector, OpenAI has expanded its presence by providing ChatGPT Plus, its premium AI service, free of…

Emphasizing that such conversations are wrong among continuous Russian aggression in Ukraine, Germany's departing Economy and Energy Minister, Robert Habeck, strongly objected in March 2025 to discussions about restoring the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Habeck's position captures Germany's will to reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies by 2025.

 Comprising Nord Stream 1 and the uncommission Nord Stream 2, the Nord Stream pipelines were important conduits for Russian natural gas to Europe. But in September 2022, both pipelines exploded, causing significant gas spills in the Baltic Sea. Continuous investigations are ongoing into these events, and the presumed reason is sabotage. These pipelines, representing Europe's movement towards…