companies - Blog - Global Risk Community2024-03-28T11:34:33Zhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/companiesHealthcare API Solutions Revolutionize the Health Sectorhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/healthcare-api-solutions-revolutionize-the-health-sector2020-11-12T11:01:27.000Z2020-11-12T11:01:27.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>A healthcare provider organization, for example, can incorporate a patient's information into a framework that works with insurance companies and normally choose the patient's inclusion for a specific procedure or prescription. That is enabled by an API.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8219691064,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8219691064,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8219691064?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><h2><strong>Introduction about Healthcare API</strong> </h2><p>APIs have a significant part to play in health IT interoperability in the years ahead, especially as the information exchange rules of the 21st Century Cures Act supports their standardization and extension across the healthcare environment. <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/healthcare-api-market/">Healthcare</a> providers are being assisted by APIs to enhance the functionality of electronic health records with the help of third-party software for doctors. With APIs, doctors can finally understand that all patient history is consolidated in one place and is easily available.</p><p></p><p>APIs like Eviti Web API enables doctors to pick the most appropriate treatment based on an individual's diagnosis and kind of medical insurance. APIs like DrChrono also help doctors with charging patients and supervise management.</p><p></p><p>Application programming interfaces enable information frameworks to communicate and transfer information among each other. Depending upon how it is planned, an API can enable a framework to send or recover information that can update an individual's record or give total data that can be used to make reports. An API furthermore can send information beginning with one system to the other.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Benefits of Healthcare API</strong></h2><h3><strong>1. Connectivity</strong></h3><p>Healthcare data is huge and developing. From clinical to cases to labs to radiology to social and behavioral, there are a lot of data types that all assist to make up the complete patient record. Also, measured self-information - the different sources of client contributed data now accessible through wearables, smartphones, and the flourishing number of connected devices in the Internet of Things. Access to this data is necessary.</p><p></p><p>APIs can solve connectivity between frameworks by indisputably characterizing transmission and security rules. A set of ordinary and open APIs will enable information to flow across frameworks and to be accessed across different areas. In a medical services world where APIs are common, doctors, and patients themselves can have easy access to data, no matter where it is stored.</p><p></p><h3><strong>2. Expansion</strong></h3><p>APIs can build up the ecosystem of healthcare by allowing applications to share data with some other framework and to utilize each other's abilities.</p><p>Additionally, the way that APIs present the opportunities for internal development– where providers can establish their own custom UIs for explicit needs – however, they enable third-party to access information and capacities for specific purposes. This means that information stored in an EHR is utilized for a more tailored application – either that serves a patient's need or empowers doctors.</p><p></p><p>There are also benefits in expanding access to healthcare data to other healthcare verticals – for example, researchers, pharma companies, and clinical instruments organizations. Researchers can take part in resident science by analyzing anonymized information from countless individuals and investigating it to recognize patterns; better understand explanations behind conditions and results of treatments, and evaluate resource utilization and costs. Pharma companies can get to similar information to help with the progression of clinical trials, to more readily grasp the reported side effects and viability of specific treatment and medicines, and to monitor adherence to then activity plans intends to minimize wastage.</p><p></p><h3><strong>3. Innovation</strong></h3><p>Perfect healthcare means serving the various permutations of an individual's conditions, health, desires, and experience. However, as of recently, the expense of making health applications regularly force solutions to be conventional to achieve wide but shallow coverage, and moderate the uptake of new developments.</p><p></p><p>APIs can bring the degree of advancement we've seen in various ventures – like banking, travel, entertainment – to healthcare services. Currently, People working outside of healthcare will be convinced to bring their abilities, expertise, and experience to the area at whatever given secure access to clinical and other information in a useful way, making innovatively advanced tools of huge value that not only serve the majority but select groups as well. APIs will not only fast-track interoperability across healthcare organizations, but they will enable smart and adaptable applications that interface healthcare providers, health insurers, and other related parties with patients in new ways. This is more than making mobile applications. It's about utilizing and connecting a scope of doctor’s capacities, for instance, risk forecast calculations, data visualization engines, payment providers, workflow motors, and proximity innovations.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Summing up</strong></h2><p>To create a healthcare ecosystem that can serve the delivery of perfect healthcare for every individual challenge around interoperability, APIs must be dealt with head-on. Open APIs can, and will, change the delivery of healthcare through empowering patients and enabling cross-community collaboration between traditional healthcare providers and new players. Due to the different advantages of healthcare API, it is expected that this market will thrive more in the upcoming years.</p></div>Automated Fare Collection System Nowdays in Trendshttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/automated-fare-collection-system-nowdays-in-trends2020-08-13T10:27:21.000Z2020-08-13T10:27:21.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>Here’s why an automated fare collection system is making a wave in the industry. Since digital payment gateways and real-time payments are gaining more attention for the purpose of collection of fare in transportation services. With numerous benefits of automated fare collection like its better process management system, effective system planning, and good revenue generations, it will replace the traditional ticketing system in the coming days. The demand for a hassle-free and smooth transport system is rising along with the development in rail and road transport infrastructure increasing the <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/automated-fare-collection-system-market/">demand for automated fare collection.</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028329867,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028329867,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028329867?profile=original" /></a> </p><p></p><h2><strong>What is an automated fare collection system?</strong></h2><p>An automated fare collection (AFC) system consists of the pool of components that are assembled so as to automate the ticketing system in the public transport network. Software and hardware are the two components of AFC<strong>.</strong> It is designed with the concept of providing a fast and reliable payment system. In many metropolitan or smart cities, automated fare collection has become one of the basic equipment in the stations and bus stops. AFC consists of an automatic gate machine, ticket checking machine, and ticket vending machine. This system makes the fare collection process more safe and accurate. The ticketing system is a majorly contactless smart token or card type.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Importance</strong></h2><p>There is rapid and mass transit of a large number of passengers in the cities of both developed and developing countries and in order to handle such mass, proper and efficient fare collection has become the need of the hour. An automated ticket collection system has been deployed in transport facilities. Since manual fare collection systems require much staff, it is time-consuming and may cause more traffic resulting in the discomfort of the passengers. Ticket Vending Machine (TVM), Ticket Office Machine (TOM), fare gates, and IC cards are the type of machines required in the automated fare collection system. This system is commonly used in railways, parking, cinema halls, and other transportation services.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Advantages </strong></h2><p>AFC systems have been accepted globally for the Metro environment. There are many advantages of Automatic fare collection systems over manual collection systems like AFC requires less staff, avoids frauds, less leakage of revenue, etc. Automatic fare collection is easy and efficient to operate. The passenger or the user can generate tickets for their journey on their own. By application of AFC in stable and integrated platforms can make keep the flow of passengers to run smoothly at peak hours. AFC ensures Fast transactions with the use of a contactless smart card lowers the boarding time.</p><p> </p><p>Electronic ticketing lessens the chances of theft as what occurs commonly in physical currency. It reduces the cost of revenue collection as compared to paper-based ticketing since the system is automated. As smart cards or tokens are reusable therefore the costs of printing, handling, and distribution of paper tickets are also minimized. In AFC, passengers’ entry and exit are automatically recorded at fare gates. With all these advantages, the implementation of AFC in a city’s transportation facilities improves the image of the city and also increases the convenience of transportation, therefore helps in making the life of the people easier.</p><p> </p><h2><strong> </strong><strong>Trends followed in this system</strong></h2><p>The technologies included in the automated fare collection system are optical character recognition (OCR), magnetic strip, near field communication (NFC), and smart cards. Advancement in these technologies resulting in improving their performances of machines.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Smart card- in AFC, smart cards are used in which cards are accessed at the terminals and the information is sent to the destination by the servers, accordingly, the amount gets deducted from the card. These cards are recharged by top-ups. Card-based fare collection is an example of a closed-loop solution system. Contactless debit and credit cards can also be an option in the coming days. The technology of contactless card payment is accelerating globally.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Magnetic stripe- Magnetic-stripe tickets are small cardboard-like tickets that have one or more stripe of oxidized material encoded to hold data. This data present on the stripe is read by authorized machines. It is not totally magnetic in nature but consists of oxidized material configured with the magnet. Magnetic-stripes contain data in the form of bits. Magnetic-stripe tickets are used in various fields including fare collection and it finds its application in passes, journey base tickets, stored value, and transfers.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Near field communications (NFC) - NFC works on radio frequency identification (RFID) based technology that enables communication from distance to four inches or less. Smart cards need to be inserted in the machine in contrast NFC is contactless. It uses unpowered chips on the cards that communicate with the on-board in the fare collection system. NFC is easier to use than smart cards.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Optical Character Recognition (OCR) - in OCR image of handwritten or typed letters or texts are electronically converted into machine-encoded text. It usually involves matrix matching and finds its applications in various fields including fare collection systems. It is an advanced technology.</li></ul><p> </p><h2><strong>Sum up</strong></h2><p>The automated fare collection system market has been witnessing rapid growth as the demand for automation anticipation in the fare collection system is increasing. Since the automated fare collection system is cost-effective and improves the transportation services, most of the cities are planning to deploy it in transport facilities. The rail and road transport infrastructure is also showing promising development and will drive the automated fare collection system market in the forecast period. Furthermore, more TVMs are been deployed in metro stations, subways, and local bus transit networks are expected to lead the increase in the demand of these machines in the automated fare collection system market.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Free Valuable Insights:</strong> <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/news/automated-fare-collection-system-market/">Global Automated Fare Collection System Market to reach a market size of USD 17.9 billion by 2026</a></p><p> </p><p>The rising demand of the public for an efficient transportation system has led to the distribution of an automated fare collection system in both developing as well as developed countries are fuelling the market and predicted to show rapid demand in the forecast period.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>Operating Room Integration Technologies are Transforming Health Carehttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/operating-room-integration-technologies-are-transforming-health2020-08-03T06:36:56.000Z2020-08-03T06:36:56.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>The concept of operating room (OR) integration has been introduced to streamline and automate the operating room by consolidating data, video access, and controls for all of these devices at the central command station. OR integration could allow the surgical staff to perform many of their tasks efficiently without having to move around the operating room. OR integration most commonly involves stopping displays and imaging modalities within the OR, eliminating trip-hazards created by wiring, and providing easy access and exposure of surgical video.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028331069,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028331069,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028331069?profile=original" /></a></p><h2><strong>All about the concept of operating room integration</strong></h2><p>The <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/operating-room-integration-market/">operating room integration technology</a> is available in a range of structures and rates, promoting low-complexity operating rooms to high-volume, complex ORs. The simplest OR integration systems facilitate easy simulation of a few devices on a few screens within the OR, while more sophisticated systems can simplify video routing, image capturing, and device control.</p><p></p><p>OR Integration Solutions tailored to high-complexity ORs build on these capabilities, incorporate the ability to link and monitor several computers, work together in real-time using video conferencing or streaming, and support enhanced 4 K ultra-high definition visualization.</p><p></p><p>The structure of the Integrated OR reflects the types of operations conducted in the room, the medical devices to be used where surgical footage has to be displayed, the space required, and the need for longevity. The integration provider works closely with the hospital to design operating rooms that support their unique needs and support efficient and safe operating rooms.</p><p></p><p>OR integration makes it possible for the hospital to find equipment in the room. For example, cart-based devices may be mounted on the wall, if desired, connected to the integration network to allow the clinical staff to display the footage of the device in the OR. In the same way, the endoscopic towers can be located on the equipment boom in the OR, keeping the floor and the surrounding areas clear of the associated wires. Displays are often mounted inside the Integrated OR, on walls or light arms instead of on roller carts, so that surgical video can be easily viewed from anywhere in the OR.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Why is operating room integration important?</strong></h2><p>Due to the advent of new medical and imaging equipment for the operating room (also known as Operation Theater), operating rooms are becoming highly congested and complicated with a plethora of OR tools and monitors. In addition to booms, surgical tables, surgical lighting and space lighting placed in the OR, various surgical displays, communication system monitors, etc.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Benefits of the introduction of operating room integration:</strong></h2><p>An operating room can be a stressful environment requiring concentration, performance, coordination, and expertise. Without operating room integration, surgical teams continue to navigate around the operating room and perform a variety of tasks. These tasks include checking the patient information computer, writing this information on a whiteboard, moving to the wall to control OR lighting, entering the surgical field to display or change the video they are viewing, and more. The movement and time required to complete these tasks slow down the procedure and can deter attention from where it is most needed: on the patient.</p><p></p><p>The operating room integration systems consolidate and coordinate all patient data for surgical personnel during the operation, reducing complexity and streamlining information through various platforms. By OR integration, surgical personnel have streamlined access to the controls and information they require – to monitor patient records, control room or surgical lights, display images during surgery, and more. OR Integration provides OR staff with improved flexibility, health, and reliability to maintain the emphasis on ensuring patient care.</p><p></p><p>Currently, the benefits of OR integration often extend beyond the operating room as OR Integration connects and supports teams, processes, and information across the operative workflow. For instance, OR Integration enables in-OR teams to share real-time surgical video with remote consultants or students' classrooms for teaching applications. During a procedure, a clinician can conveniently view high-definition pictures of the treatment on a tablet during a post-operative visit with the patient and family. OR Integration ensures that these images and videos are automatically linked to the patient record for accurate documentation of each procedure.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Types of devices in operating room integration:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Audio Video Management System</strong></h3><p>Video conferencing technologies can improve the performance of Webcasts and Webinars by offering two-way video and audio without the need for a phone call between the operations room and one or more sites. The resolution of a video call is generally (but not always) greater than that of a webcast or a webinar. Video conferencing equipment is useful for consultation with the pathology department, ICU, radiology, other surgeons, or in any case where both parties need to transmit and securely receive photographs and audio.</p><p></p><p>Although video conferencing has previously used the form of switched connection known as the ISDN line, the expense of building and retaining such lines has contributed to the introduction of video conferencing systems that connect via the data network. Also known as IP video conferencing, it is becoming the standard connection method for standard and even high-definition video conference systems.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Display System</strong></h3><p>The remote display technology (projectors and flat panels) has to be capable of managing video feed resolution from the centralized operating room (and vice versa in the case of a two-way connection). Many projectors in current meeting rooms are not capable of displaying high-definition formats that an advanced operating room would and should have. Specialized electronics must be placed between locations which "scale" or translate between formats. Many display systems have built-in scaling features, but most do not reach all resolutions and are usually of inferior quality to outboard scaling equipment.</p><p></p><p>The display subsystem consists of high-definition flat panels attached to flexible arms positioned next to the surgical site. The surgeon can route a wide range of video and information sources to any of the displays. High-definition cameras mounted to endoscopes or built into the surgical light are the most common sources for displays. In the case of minimally invasive procedures, endoscope camera images may be the only view of the surgical field.</p><p></p><h3><strong>To sum up</strong></h3><p>Regardless of the procedures performed, the OR is one of electronics and cabling's harshest and most complicated environments – particularly those that are regularly treated and plugged/unplugged. Consequently, components of an OR integration system are also designed to withstand the rigors of the operating room climate. It includes weathering ability for regular cleaning, rough handling, and effects. To ensure durability, some of the components that are most vulnerable to injuries, such as surgical displays and video cables in the surgical field, are reinforced.</p><p></p><p><strong>Free Valuable Insights:</strong> <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/news/operating-room-integration-market/">Global Operating Room Integration Market to reach a market size of USD 2.5 billion by 2026</a></p><p></p><p>The operating room of the future will be distinguished by meticulous preoperative preparation, complete incorporation of the operating room into the general knowledge flow, more detailed intraoperative diagnostic imaging techniques, and the use of advanced simulation technologies like virtual reality. Mechatronic support (partially autonomous robots) increases safety and allows for staff reduction. Operating room integration Integrated operating room systems would allow the operations team to easily monitor the broad variety of new technologies and functionalities.</p></div>All About Semiconductor Memory And Its Applications in Industrieshttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/all-about-semiconductor-memory-and-its-applications-in-industries2020-07-29T08:16:23.000Z2020-07-29T08:16:23.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>The adoption of semiconductor memory has expanded, and the size of these memory cards has increased due to the need for larger and larger amounts of storage. There are many types and technologies used to meet the growing needs for <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/semiconductor-memory-market/">semiconductor memory</a>. When demand increases, new memory technologies are being implemented and existing types and technologies are being further developed.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028330260,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028330260,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028330260?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p>Semiconductor memory is being used in any electronic assembly that uses computer processing technology. Semiconductor memory is the critical electronics part required for any PCB-based assembly. Furthermore, memory cards have become common items for the temporary storage of data-from portable flash memory cards used for file transfer, to semiconductor memory cards used in cameras, mobile phones, etc.</p><p></p><h2><strong>What is semiconductor memory?</strong></h2><p>Semiconductor memory is a digital electronic semiconductor system used for digital storage of data, such as computer memory. Usually refers to MOS memory, where data is stored in a metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) memory cell on a silicon integrated circuit memory chip. Several different styles use various semiconductor technologies. Many types of semiconductor memory have a random access property, which ensures that access to any memory location takes the same amount of time so that data can be accessed easily in any random order.</p><p></p><p>It differs from data storage devices such as hard disks and CDs that read and write data consecutively, meaning the data can only be retrieved in the same order as that written. Semiconductor memory often has much quicker access times than other forms of data storage; byte data can be written to or read from semiconductor memory within a few nanoseconds, while the access time for rotating storage is within milliseconds.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Main types of semiconductors:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Random Access Memory (RAM)</strong></h3><p>Random-access memory is used in large quantities in computer applications as today's computing and processing technology require a large amount of memory to enable it to handle the memory-hungry applications used today. Many types of RAM, including SDRAM with its DDR3, DDR4, and soon DDR5 variants, are used in large quantities.</p><p></p><p>ROM is a type of semiconductor memory technology used where data is written once and not modified. Keeping this into consideration, it is used where data needs to be stored permanently, even when power is removed-many memory technologies will lose data once power is removed.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Read-Only Memory (ROM)</strong></h3><p>As a result, this type of semiconductor memory technology is commonly used to store programs and data that must survive when a computer or processor is shut down. For instance, the computer's BIOS will be stored in the ROM. As the name implies, the data can not be written easily to the ROM. Depending on the technology used in the ROM, writing data to the ROM may initially require special hardware. While it is always possible to change the data, this advantage involves special equipment to remove the data ready for new data to be entered.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Applications where semiconductor memory plays a huge role:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Automotive</strong></h3><p>The growing need for quick booting in modern vehicles by the use of infotainment systems and engine control is contributing to the success of NOR flash in the global market. The launch of next-generation instrument clusters that allow the display of HD content and stream music/video would lead to the need for DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory on the market.</p><p></p><p>Greater emission and safety regulations implemented by governments around the world also play a key role in the advancement of automotive technology. Advances in automotive technology are expected to open new horizons for automotive semiconductor applications.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Consumer Electronics</strong></h3><p>The proliferation of smartphones is the key factor to fuel global sizes of consumer electronics. The demand will also be driven by technological breakthroughs, the development of 3G and 4G technology, and innovation. Due to several new technological developments, the industry has evolved considerably over the last few years. Over the years to come, the proliferation of technology and the development of intelligent devices will be the key driving factor for growth.</p><p></p><p>The increased demand for large-screen smartphones, called phablets provides significant opportunities for expansion. Advances such as the development of IoT over appliances such as fitness bands increased consumer disposable income, and increasing popularity of intelligent appliances provides opportunities for the industry to grow. It is expected that the development of newly developed devices, along with 3G/4G, will boost demand. For personal electronics suppliers and producers, the industry offers ample opportunities to harness consumer conduct or intentions and to develop trends as a leader. Increased BYOD industry penetration provides growth avenues.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Medical</strong></h3><p>Many devices used in healthcare are based on semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Semiconductor-enabled tools such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, pacemakers, blood pressure monitors, chemistry/blood gas analyzers, and bedside and wearable patient monitors are transforming lives today.</p><p></p><p>At this pace, it is simple to say that technological advances, especially in semiconductor technology, have given rise to many successful developments and applications in medicine. The use of semiconductors in medicine has now replaced manually operated procedures with more technically accurate instruments. As a result, the field of medicine is increasingly equipped with mechanisms that make it possible to diagnose and treat initially untreated diseases with the use of more advanced, semiconductor-enabled technologies.</p><p></p><h2><strong>The bottom line</strong></h2><p>Evolution in the form of automation and digitization in the entire electronics sector, together with the use of memory-based elements in technologically advanced products in several vertical industries, such as automobiles, IT and telecommunications, consumer electronics, etc., are boosting the market growth. The evolving use of semiconductor components, for example, NAND Flash, DRAM, and other in electronic and automotive systems is the main source of demand for integrated gadgets and chips.</p><p></p><p><strong>Free Valuable Insights:</strong> <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/news/semiconductor-memory-market/">Global Semiconductor Memory Market to reach a market size of USD 127.3 billion by 2026</a></p><p></p><p>Automotive frameworks such as automated safety, luxury, and control frameworks, which consolidate different storage systems, will enhance the speed and network in the self-regulation and electric vehicle industry. Furthermore, the extensive utilization of cell phones, workstations, smart devices, and consumer electronic gadgets around the globe is a sign of the need for exceptionally productive chips.</p></div>Top Trends That Influences The Consumption of Chocolate Worldwidehttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/top-trends-that-influences-the-consumption-of-chocolate-worldwide2020-06-22T11:30:00.000Z2020-06-22T11:30:00.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet treats in the world. Citizens around the world (but mainly in Europe and the United States) eat more than 3 million tons of cocoa beans each year, as per the World Cocoa Foundation. <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/chocolate-market/">Chocolate</a> is produced from the fruit of Theobroma coffee, a tropical tree whose name means "food of the gods" in Greek. Fine chocolate is classified into three categories: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028323492,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028323492,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028323492?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><h2><strong>All that you need to know about chocolate:</strong></h2><h2><strong>Where does the origin of chocolate come from?</strong></h2><p>Theobroma cacao trees belong to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America. The trees are broadly distributed from southeastern Mexico to the Amazon River. They thrive in hot, humid areas about 20 degrees below the equator. As the popularity of chocolate increases, growers have developed plantations in other areas, such as West Africa and South and Southeast Asia. Today, Ghana, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil account for 79% of the world's cacao supply.</p><p></p><h2><strong>How is chocolate made?</strong></h2><p>Cocoa beans, which form the basis of chocolate, are the seeds from the fruit of the cocoa tree, which mainly grows in tropical areas near the equator. The seeds emerge in a pod-like fruit and are covered with juicy white pulp.</p><p></p><p>In order to make chocolate, the cocoa farmers crack the pods, scoop out the seeds, ferment and dry them. Beans are shipped to factories all over the world, where the manufacturers inspect and clean them, then roast and grind them in dense liquid called chocolate liquor. More pressing, mixing, rolling with sugar and other ingredients, and heating and cooling finally produce this delicious treat.</p><p></p><p>Cacao seeds are picked by hand because, according to Cornell, machines could damage the trees. Workers remove the orange pods before they're ripe, and then release them with a machete. The seeds are placed in large fermentation trays, stacked and coated with banana leaves, where they are left for two to seven days. The fermentation produces the flavor and aroma of chocolate. It also destroys the embryo of the seed, prevents unwanted germination, and causes the white pulp to fall away from the seeds.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Traditional types of chocolates and their emerging trends</strong></h2><h3><strong>Milk Chocolate</strong></h3><p>Milk Chocolate is the most commonly available type of chocolate which identifies a particular type with certain percentages. It starts with solid chocolate and then adds milk in a liquid, powdered or condensed form. The cocoa requirement varies per region with the US only needing 10% cocoa, while the EU requires 25%. Milk Chocolate has a creamier, milder flavor that is very common in the United States. Most chocolate bars are made from a chocolate milk base.</p><p></p><h3><strong>White Chocolate</strong></h3><p>White chocolate, like milk chocolate, contains a large amount of milk and added sugar. The difference, nevertheless, is that there is no solid cocoa in white chocolate. The only cocoa product to be used is cocoa butter. This gives the chocolate its white color because there are no solids involved in the production process. White chocolate must also contain at least 20% cocoa butter to be considered a chocolate product. It contains a sweeter, milder taste than milk and dark chocolate, and uses extra ingredients, like vanilla, for added flavor.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Dark Chocolate</strong></h3><p>Several recent studies have examined the role chocolate can play in the health of the heart. Cacao beans are full of phytonutrients that serve as antioxidants and have added benefits. In addition, cocoa beans are rich sources of iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus. Dark chocolate contains two to three times more beneficial flavanols than milk chocolate because the cocoa concentration of milk chocolate is diluted with milk and possibly more sugar.</p><p></p><p>At two servings a week, protective benefits against diabetes emerged, but the protection disappeared if people had more than six servings a week. Chocolate can also help to prevent the development of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and more. A study published in the journal Heart in 2017 showed that adults that consumed chocolate at least once a month had a risk of atrial fibrillation of between 10% and 20% lower than those who never or rarely ate chocolate.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Some of the significantly prevalent trends of the chocolate industry:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Dark chocolate manufacturers go organic and clean label</strong></h3><p>The rise of organic and clean labeling has swept markets around the broader food and beverage landscape. The effect of the trend of organic and clean labeling is also palpable among dark chocolate makers, with competition for premium and organic products at their peak. Manufacturers often focus on adding natural sweeteners, such as stevia and coconut sugar, to put their products into a consumer base that is fully conscious of the nutritional options they make.</p><p></p><p>A strong focus on consistency has ensured that producers are now focused on including exclusive cocoa beans from Latin American countries. Since the purchase of these premium ingredients from far away countries increases the price of the finished product, the growing demand for gourmet chocolate by customers is paying off the dividend.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Growing demand for boxed chocolates</strong></h3><p>Boxed Assortments are driving the chocolate market. There is still plenty of room for chocolate consumption in other areas of the world to expand relative to the much-vaunted regions. With more top international chocolate makers entering the market, their growth engines rely heavily on the high-end and super-high-end segments, where sales rose as a result of the rapid increase in overall consumption.</p><p></p><p>Boxed assortments remain a holiday gift staple and are sold in high volume during holidays and festival seasons. When purchasing boxed chocolate, several considerations affect customer preferences such as brand value, recipient preference, gift managing, opportunity, price point, and packaging. Manufacturers are progressively introducing boxed chocolates with attractive packaging and chocolates for special occasions.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Good heart food</strong></h3><p>Several recent studies have examined the role that chocolate may have on heart health. Cacao beans are full of phytonutrients, which act as antioxidants and provide additional benefits. Furthermore, cacao beans are rich sources of iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus. Dark chocolate contains two to three times more beneficial flavanols than milk chocolate because milk chocolate's cacao concentration is diluted with milk and possibly more sugar.</p><p></p><p>Protective effects against diabetes emerged at two servings a week, but that benefit disappeared if people had more than six servings a week. Chocolate may also help prevent the development of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that increases the risk of heart failure, stroke, and more. A study, published in the journal Heart in 2017, found that adults who ate chocolate at least once a month had 10 to 20 percent lower rates of developing atrial fibrillation than those who never or rarely ate chocolate.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Summing up</strong></h2><p>The chocolate market is dependent on the buying behavior of customers. Consumers in the store may not be shopping specifically for confectionery goods such as chocolates. However, similar confectionery products shown at popular places draw shoppers' attention and cause an impulse to buy behavior in them. Increased consumer income rates and rising habits are the main drivers in boosting consumer sales.</p><p></p><p><strong>Free Valuable Insights:</strong> <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/news/chocolate-market/">Global Chocolate Market to reach a market size of USD 171.6 billion by 2026</a></p><p></p><p>Children and adults tend to buy chocolates regardless of their economic condition, as chocolates are tied to spontaneous transactions and are associated with incentives and moments of pleasure. The color and packaging of chocolates have a significant part to play in their buying. Attractive packaging and color help the manufacturer to get a prompt, spontaneous response from consumers. Purple was listed as the most popular color accompanied by red and blue to promote the buying of chocolate products. Due to the emerging trends associated with the consumption of chocolate across the globe.</p><p> </p></div>