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In 2013 manufacturers of gum continued their efforts to increase consumer awareness of the health benefits of chewing gum, working to establish its consumption as a habit after eating or drinking. This was essential as according to trade sources consumption of chewing gum can be considered taboo in certain social situations. In particular, the functional benefits of chewing gum, such as whitening, were promoted. In 2013, whitening chewing gum was gaining in popularity among young affluent...

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Amidst the general economic and social distress which prevailed in Greece towards the end of the review period, calming and sleeping increased by 5% in current value to EUR4.3 million in 2013. Rapidly rising stress levels and the much higher incidence of insomnia among the Greek population as the severe economic downturn takes its toll on the peace of mind of many Greek people has led to increasing numbers of consumers to turn to calming and sleeping products. The use of calming and sleeping...

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Renal Failure - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non life insurance industry in the Netherlands. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for liability insurance. "Liability Insurance in the Netherlands to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non life insurance industry in the Netherlands. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Netherlands non life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Cameras and camcorders have been hit hard by the outstanding growth of smartphones and tablets, which are multi-functional and provide an alternative to purchasing dedicated cameras and camcorders. Many consumers use their smartphones or portable devices to take photos, though some consumers choose to invest in specialist, higher-end products for better results, such as SLR cameras. These factors have resulted in the continued decline in sales of imaging devices in Spain. In 2013, retail volume...

Algeta ASA - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

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

Bacterial Pneumonia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in French Guiana: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in French Guiana.

Internet retailing increased in current value by 10% during 2013. As Japan's high internet penetration rate has increased steadily, the channel has experienced continuous double-digit growth over the past 10 years. In 2013, internet retailing saw a dramatic shift away from e-commerce using computers to m-commerce through smartphones. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the penetration rate of smartphones in Japan increased from 29% to almost 50% in 2012, a...

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

Designer apparel in Japan continued to see healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2013. Due to rising consumer confidence and gains in stock prices on the back of Abenomics economic policies in Japan, 2013 witnessed consumers of luxury goods spending more on specific and high-quality clothing at premium prices. Designer apparel with higher unit prices, such as designer suits, designer footwear and other designer outerwear (including traditional Japanese clothing), performed...

In 2013, increased activity through point-of-sale advertising in the form of promotional stands was visible in the majority of outlets. Such stands are generally displayed by all the major players within the category in order to gain the attention of consumers and influence them into making impulse purchases. The stands are place in the entrance to shops, near to checkouts and in showcases. The trend towards using promotional stands has had a positive effect on sales for Kraft Foods, Qalaqi,...

2013 continued the trend of previous years, as in Georgia gum import volume gradually decreased in line with general gum consumption. The reason for this could be a slight shift in consumers' buying behaviour towards gum replacement products, such as breath freshener confectionary products and sprays. Also, the number of imported brands represented in the gum category is decreasing - this is explained by gradually disappearing Turkish and other cheap brands, which were highly visible on shelves...

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

Mixed retailers increased in current value by 2% in 2013, a slower rate of growth than the 3% current value growth recorded in the channel during 2012 as department stores, mass merchandisers and variety stores all registered slowdowns in growth towards the end of the review period. Nonetheless, department stores still managed to record positive growth during 2013. Warehouse clubs, meanwhile, registered a surge in value sales in 2013, although this did not have a significant impact on overall...

Value sales in Slovakia continued to grow in 2013 in current terms, and even to slightly outperform the result in 2012. Grocery retailers had a difficult year in 2013 as overall growth was driven by an increase in the average unit price of grocery products in current terms. Consumer purchasing powers remained weak throughout 2013 due to increased taxation on certain types of employment contracts. High unemployment also continued playing a role, negatively impacting consumer willingness to spend...

Growing self-awareness encouraged consumers to self-medicate, especially with regard to body pain relief, digestive problems and coughs, colds and allergies. High population growth and rapid urbanisation are the primary reason for the strong sales development in several areas of consumer health.

Despite the sluggish and bumpy economic recovery in Canada in 2013, consumer health showed good growth in 2013. The ageing population contributed to the sustained growth of a number of categories, even though it did not necessarily always manifest itself in the top-lines of players in the market. Rising consumer awareness of healthy lifestyles, self-care, self-medication and prevention joined forces to further increase sales of consumer health products in Canada.

Health and wellness and convenience remain key focus points of manufacturers when targeting consumers within the drinking milk category. Parmalat's Steri-Stumpie is now available in a 1-litre take-home pack size, and Clover's UHT milk is also available in a more convenient shaped bottle.

In 2013, Uzbek consumers residing in urban areas continued to become increasingly accustomed to coffee. However, this trend was limited to the capital city, Tashkent, and core urban regions such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Fergana Valley while the situation in rural areas was different. In rural locations coffee was still considered as unnecessary and overly expensive thus it remained unattractive to rural consumers.

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

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