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AI Virtual Medical Assistant Market to Hit $12.3B by 2031

Sheridan, Wyo. – September 15, 2026 -- The global AI in virtual medical assistant market is set to expand from $2.6 billion in 2026 to $12.3 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 36.5%, according to a new study by Wissen Research.

EHR-integrated systems dominate the market with 42-48% share

EHR/EMR-integrated systems led the market by offering type in 2025, accounting for an estimated 42-48% of global revenue, as healthcare providers favor solutions embedded directly into existing clinical workflows over standalone applications.

Biological Safety Cabinet Market to Hit $0.36B by 2031, Kewaunee Leads M&A

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 15, 2026 -- The global biological safety cabinet market is projected to grow from USD 0.26 billion in 2026 to USD 0.36 billion by 2031, a 6.6% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Pharma investment and biosafety upgrades drive containment equipment demand

Expansion of drug discovery, biologics, cell and gene therapy, and vaccine development is pushing laboratories to replace aging cabinets with certified, higher-performance containment systems. Rising biosafety requirements for handling infectious agents and hazardous materials are accelerating both new installations and equipment upgrades across clinical, academic, and pharmaceutical labs.

Molded Pulp Packaging Market to Hit $10.82B by 2031, 6.2% CAGR

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 15, 2026 -- The global molded pulp packaging market is projected to grow from $8.02 billion in 2026 to $10.82 billion by 2031, a 6.2% compound annual growth rate, according to MarketsandMarkets.

E-commerce and plastic-reduction rules drive fiber packaging demand

Rising e-commerce volumes are fueling demand for protective molded pulp inserts and cushioning for fragile goods, while corporate sustainability mandates push brands toward fiber-based alternatives to plastic and foam. Improved recycling of paper and agricultural fibers is expanding the raw-material base for manufacturers.

RTD Tea Market to Hit $66.7B by 2031 as Sugar Taxes Reshape Category

Sheridan, Wyo. – – September 15, 2026 -- The global ready-to-drink (RTD) tea market is forecast to expand from $45.0 billion in 2026 to $66.7 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%, according to a new study by Wissen Research.

Sugar-tax rules in the UK and India are forcing rapid reformulation

The UK confirmed in November 2025 it will lower the Soft Drinks Industry Levy threshold from 5g to 4.5g of sugar per 100ml, extending the tax to more pre-packaged beverages, with a January 2028 compliance deadline. In India, the GST Council raised tax on carbonated and caffeinated non-alcoholic drinks from 28% to 40% in September 2025, directly hitting sweetened, caffeinated RTD tea pricing in one of the category's largest consumption markets. More than 116 countries have now implemented sugar-sweetened beverage taxes aligned with WHO recommendations.