In the general purpose lighting market, LED-integrated fixtures are rising in popularity. Find out why these products are more appealing than ever to consumers, despite a few notable issues.

Smart technology is the future of home security and automation. However, while smart products are ostensibly designed to make consumers' lives safer and more convenient, questions linger about the security of the devices themselves.

Fiber cement is experiencing a resurgence as the construction market strengthens. As a result, a few key suppliers are introducing new products and expanding production.

Will the advent of 3D printing cause chaos in the lubricants industry? Not so fast, say Freedonia Group analysts Zoe Biller & Cory Bretz – but the intersection of the two industries will be one to watch.

Straws may be the latest casualty of the ongoing battle against single-use plastic foodservice products. Find out why plastic straws are such an ecological nuisance, and how organizations ranging from private businesses to federal governments are working to mitigate their impact.

As National Roofing Week winds down, find out why one Freedonia analyst thinks that new federal tax legislation will spur future demand for residential roofing in the US.

Widespread food recalls are seemingly more frequently than ever, underscoring the challenge of ensuring food safety through every step of a complex production and distribution chain. Find out how new technology is helping food manufacturers prevent, discover, and resolve food safety issues more effectively.

According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, it's National Roofing Week! To celebrate, Freedonia Group analyst Matt Zielenski dives into what's driving demand for commercial reroofing in the first half of 2018.