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During 2013 liquid tablet detergents started to be sold in Mexico, thanks to the introduction of Ariel Power Pods (Procter & Gamble). The product received strong marketing support, including television advertisements featuring a group of grandmothers explaining to younger generations that even though they washed clothing in a traditional way, the new way to do it is by using Ariel Power Pods. Given that the product is more expensive than powder and liquid detergents, it likely to continue to...

Canadean's, "Juice Market in East Europe to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Juice consumption in East Europe. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Juice market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

Innovation in the form of value added products was an essential driver of the growth of other dairy in 2013. This was largely because government-imposed price cuts and price freezes on staple food items prevented manufacturers from increasing their unit prices. Value added products such as reduced fat cream and indulgence products, particularly in coffee whiteners and dairy-based desserts, helped to drive not only retail volume growth but also retail value growth in 2013, as value added...

In 2013 a new labelling system came into force for air conditioners, which will allow users to identify those products that meet higher energy efficiency standards. The new label will include the name or trademark of the product and indicate model, with products being ranked from the most efficient (A) to the least efficient (F), which will be identified by a colour. This labelling system incorporates the energy efficiency ratio (EER) of the air conditioning unit, so that the higher the value,...

Toilet care increased by 3% in current value terms in 2013, partly due to a VAT increase from 23% to 24% in 2013, but also thanks to new launches in rim liquids and rim blocks. However, volume growth was low illustrating that the category is mature with consumers beginning to show increasing interest in more advanced and branded products.

Due to the increasing health conscious trend, consumers are more educated about the importance of regular exercise and eating habits in terms of weight control. However, meal replacement slimming remains popular among certain consumer groups who are time-poor and seek quick results to reduce their weight. Meal replacement slimming is expected to see current value growth of 3% in 2013, which is slightly slower compared to the growth in 2012.

In 2012, dengue fever grew rapidly and led to OTC to Rx switches of analgesics. In 2013, it was even worse. Dengue fever affected over 4% more people in 2013 than in 2012. This led to an OTC to Rx switch of Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Aspirin and Naproxen since February 2013. This was done to prevent worsening self-medication by turning dengue fever into dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). Furthermore, the AH1N1 virus reappeared in the middle of the year, which increased the switch of OTC to Rx status...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Plastic in Primary Forms and Synthetic Rubber market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Kenya has a strong agricultural industry, with fresh food being widely and cheaply available. Most consumers meanwhile have a strong tradition of eating fresh food and are dubious about the flavour of canned/preserved food. In addition, there was a growing interest in nutrition among mid-income consumers towards the end of the review period, with this further dampening this group's interest in canned/preserved food. Low-income consumers meanwhile typically opt for lower-priced fresh and...

Serendex Pharmaceuticals A/S - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

Development in bottled water is primarily being driven by two factors - the booming health and wellness trend, with more and more Norwegian consumers opting for healthier alternatives, and frequent new product launches of new and exciting flavours. All of the major players - Ringnes, Coca-Cola and Hansa Borg - launched new flavours in 2013 and all offer wide product portfolios in flavoured bottled water. The Ringnes Farris and Farris Bris series offer five different flavours and its Imsdal line...

Dried processed food saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2013. Dried processed food benefits from the trend towards cooking from scratch, as especially rice products are often used. Since traditional Dutch potato meals are becoming less popular, other types of meals such as pasta, rice and noodles are consumed more frequently. Rice also benefits from its value-for-money image, as rice meals normally have a relatively low price.

The Future of the Soy Products Market in Germany to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Soy Products consumption trends in Germany, historic and forecast Soy Products consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Soy Products market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Soy Products sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction materials market in Germany. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Germany. "Germany Construction Materials: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction materials market in Germany. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Germany construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Open-loop pre-paid cards became a focus of operators and issuers in 2013, as many tried to fill in the gaps in the local financial environment. In promoting their products, these financial institutions took advantage of the country's large unbanked population, high remittances from overseas Filipino workers, growing demand for electronic payment services, and the stringent application requirements of credit cards. As a result, cards in circulation, as well as volume and value transactions,...

There was an increasing trend towards fixed-weight hard cheese over the review period. This may be due in some part to the fact that unpackaged hard cheese is considered less hygienic, as it has been handled by more people. It also helps consumers purchase cheese within a budget.

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Domestically manufactured heating appliances supply remains insufficient and did not satisfy demand in 2013. Import restrictions have negatively affected the area for a long time as the market was previously supplied almost entirely by imported products, mainly from China. However, during winter 2013, as a result of lower import barriers, it was possible to find more product variety in retailers. Heating appliances retail volume sales increased by 2% to reach 700,000 units in 2013. According to...

The presence of herbal remedies continued to expand in 2013 due to the higher popularity of Hedera Helix as an active ingredient. This herb is promoted as a completely natural product that is a very effective way to expectorate phlegm. Because of its non-chemical nature, it can be consumed by children. After the initial success of brands like Prospan, other players entered the trend and launched Hedera Helix-based cough remedies. The most recent launch was Tersatoril by the successful firm...

Homeshopping in Japan declined in current value by 2% in 2013. The remarkable expansion of internet retailing throughout Japan towards the end of the review period continued to have a negative effect on homeshopping overall during 2013. Homeshopping in Japan can be divided into two major formats: TV homeshopping and catalogue homeshopping. Catalogue homeshopping involves products selected from catalogues and ordered over the telephone or through mail order and this format accounted for the...

In 2013 juice continued to recover after the economic crisis of 2009, which led to the 27% decline in volume sales in 2008-2009. As juice is considered to be a healthy and organic product, parents usually prefer buying juice for their kids instead of carbonate drinks. In addition, people drink more juice during illness, and are also combining them with strong alcohol, for example vodka. A big role has been played by cap and package innovations, and as a result it has made juice more attractive...

Polio - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

Although growth of home care current value sales was slow in 2013, it was slightly faster than in the preceding year. However, the growth in 2013 was partly due to increased VAT rates from January 2013 (up from 23% to 24%). The home care market indeed faced challenges in 2013 as the Finnish economy experienced a small downturn and the unemployment rate increased slightly. As a result customer purchasing power was put under strain and demand was thus sluggish, unable to supersede the CAGR for...

RTD tea continued to show declines in total volume and current value sales in 2013 as Slovenia's economic crisis led consumers to reduce non-essential spending. Rising health awareness also undermined demand in the category, as these products tend to be high in sugar and artificial additives. As a result of these trends, total volume and current value declines were larger than the corresponding averages for the entire review period.