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Whey Prices Are Forcing a Protein Supply Reset: Can Yeast Protein Become the Next Alternative?

Whey price volatility is pushing nutrition and food companies to reconsider their reliance on dairy-based protein. This article examines how fermented yeast protein could serve as a supply-chain hedge, compares its potential with the rise of algal omega-3, and explains why blended protein formulations and early supplier qualification may shape the next phase of market adoption.

October 12, 2026

India's Battery Supply Chain Has a Problem: Can Cell Manufacturing Scale Before Import Dependence Hardens?

India’s battery industry is entering a critical growth phase as electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems drive demand for advanced chemistry cells. However, limited domestic cell manufacturing capacity and dependence on imported cells, battery materials, manufacturing equipment, and refined critical minerals pose challenges to long-term supply security. This DataM Intelligence analyst perspective examines India’s battery manufacturing gap, lessons from the solar supply chain, China’s role in critical mineral processing, and the strategic priorities needed to strengthen domestic production and reduce import dependence by 2030.

October 12, 2026

Copper Is Entering a Procurement Squeeze: What Buyers Must Prepare for Before 2027

Copper is becoming a strategic procurement priority as grid expansion, AI data centers and electrification increase demand while mine development and concentrate supply remain constrained. This DataM Intelligence analyst perspective examines copper price movements, regional inventory concentration, global mine supply risks, refining bottlenecks and the growing role of recycling. Discover how industrial buyers, electrical equipment manufacturers and infrastructure developers can strengthen supply security through long-term contracts, supplier diversification and recycled copper qualification before 2027.

October 12, 2026

Cocoa Volatility Is Becoming a Formulation Problem

Cocoa price volatility is reshaping ingredient procurement and product formulation across the chocolate, confectionery and bakery industries. This DataM Intelligence analyst perspective examines how climate risks, ageing plantations, West African supply concentration and EU deforestation compliance requirements are influencing cocoa sourcing strategies. Drawing lessons from the vanilla-to-vanillin substitution cycle, it explores the growing role of cocoa extenders, cocoa butter equivalents, alternative fats, carob, fermented ingredients and cocoa-free formulations. Discover why premium chocolate is likely to prioritize authentic cocoa while mainstream confectionery and coatings increasingly focus on cost-efficient formulations, supply resilience and long-term procurement strategies through 2027.

October 12, 2026

Top 10 Data Center Piping Market Companies: Competitive Landscape, Liquid Cooling Technologies and Industry Outlook to 2035

The data center piping market is evolving as artificial intelligence workloads, higher rack densities and direct-to-chip liquid cooling increase demand for reliable fluid-distribution infrastructure. This DataM Intelligence company research insight examines the competitive positions of leading suppliers, including GF Piping Systems, Parker Hannifin, Gates Corporation, Perma-Pipe International Holdings, BRUGG Pipes, Watts Water Technologies, IPEX, Victaulic, Ecolab/CoolIT Systems and Kelvion. It compares their piping materials, fluid-transfer technologies, installation capabilities and strategic priorities while assessing the growing importance of leak prevention, prefabrication, thermal efficiency and liquid-cooling integration. The analysis also explores how acquisitions, engineering partnerships and changing cooling architectures are reshaping competition across facility-level piping, rack-level connections and data center thermal management through 2035.

October 12, 2026

Top 10 Rare Earth Element Companies Shaping the Global Supply Chain in 2026

A strategic look at 10 rare earth companies, 2025 production shares, the value chain, buyer considerations and Japan’s role in diversifying supply.

October 6, 2026