Commencing in 2017 SAGE is delighted to be the new publisher of NIR News. Information and full-text content will continue to be accessible from the IM Publications website as the journal transitions to SAGE. NIR News is essential reading for anyone working with Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy. It is the official newsletter of the International Council for Near Infrared Spectroscopy. It informs, educates and keeps you up-to-date with developments and conferences throughout the world on NIR Spectroscopy and technology. Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/nir