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The increasing importance of the health and wellness trend in Chile is driving many people to lead healthier lifestyles. Many people have started to eat healthier food and engage in sports activities on a regular basis. This has started to influence demand for sports nutrition products, which are seen as a good way to improve performance and as a faster way to achieve a more athletic body. However, sports nutrition products, especially protein powders, are still perceived as being unhealthy by...

MarketLines' LG International Corp. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by LG International Corp. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

The informal nature of jeans continued to drive the popularity of this versatile clothing option among Danish consumers. Jeans is perceived as a standard item in most Danes' wardrobes. In addition, the informal working environment in most Danish companies makes jeans a preferred option even in professional contexts. As premiumisation was frowned upon during economically stringent times such as throughout the review period, jeans was considered a fashionable option which did not seem to...

The year 2012 was not favourable for cafes/bars in the Czech Republic. Consumer foodservice was affected by the lingering unstable economic and political situation in the country and the majority of Czech consumers remained cautious about their spending on consumer foodservice during 2012. They visited less bars/pubs and juice/smoothie bars. Czech consumers drank less beer, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks. Foodservice consumption of spirits was negatively affected by the methyl-tainted...

The ready meals category is being driven by growing consumer demand for easy-to-prepare meals which also feature more natural ingredients and fewer artificial additives. While many busy working consumers in Austria are opting for convenient products that can be ready for consumption within minutes, at the same time there are also many consumers who have started to realise the importance of healthy nutrition, and are thus demanding more products with health and wellness attributes. In order to...

At the end of the review period, snack bars remained a small category in packaged food in Ukraine, while chocolate confectionery and breakfast cereals continued to be seen as substitutes. Nonetheless, retail value sales saw good growth over the review period driven by an increase in average unit price, thanks to growing popularity of good quality added value products. Although snack bars were not advertised and innovation remained limited, health-conscious consumers were attracted by the wide...

At the end of the review period the continued trend of increasing product variety and rising consumer interest in surface care was observed. The major reason for such a development was increasing awareness of such products and their benefits, two of which are time saving and being easier to use to clean the home. Another reason is the increased purchasing power of consumers due to economic improvements within the country.

Broadcasting & Cable TV in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Europe broadcasting & cable tv market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Romania's projections as of January 2013 estimate a real GDP growth rate of 0.6% in 2012, with an expected growth level of 1.6 percentage points by the year-end. The country's unemployment rate has stagnated at around 7% since the onset of the economic recession in 2009. In 2012, inflation fell to 3.1%, compared with 7.9% in 2011. Sustainable long-term growth entails that Romania adopts measures that ensure compliance with fiscal targets while clearing arrears and improving the quality of...

The development of specialised, niche and upmarket bakeries and patisseries gained popularity in 2013, which resulted in unpackaged/artisanal pastries exhibiting the most dynamic retail value sales growth within baked goods of 6%. Over the review period, inner city suburbs, in particular, saw an increase in independent bakeries, which bake European products on-premises, such as French croissants and Danish items.

MarketLines' Lupin Limited Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Lupin Limited since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

With 4% volume growth in 2013, dried processed food in Bosnia-Herzegovina is expected to perform better than the CAGR of 3% recorded during the review period. Consumers are interested in dried processed food for the convenience and easy storage of these products. Also, availability and the range of products on offer are constantly improving as manufacturers recognise the category's potential.

With the growing health awareness among Austrian consumers, healthy eating habits are becoming increasingly important. In addition, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day as it is believed to provide energy for the entire day. Thus, consumer demand for the best breakfast experience is increasing and spreads, which is usually consumed for breakfast, is set to benefit from this in 2013 with an expected retail value growth of 4%, outperforming the CAGR of 3% registered over the...

Record warm summer weather in 2013 witnessed strong total volume sales growth and a drastic improvement on the negative performance in 2012. Volume sales declined during the economic downturn as Danes cut back on consumption to save money, for instance substituting bottled water with tap water. Carbonates also suffered badly due to the poor health profile of leading brands and the off-trade loosing trade to cheaper German border retailers. The price gap with German retailers was, however,...

Feed Antioxidants Market by Type (BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin & Others), By Livestock (Swine, Cattle, Poultry, Aquatic Animals & Others), By Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018

The Oral Health Partnering 2009-2014 report provides understanding and access to the oral health partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Home audio and cinema in Romania contracted in 2012 in volume terms. While volume sales declined by 2%, value sales declined even faster at 4%. This clearly indicates that the average unit price, or the price that the average consumer was willing to pay for these products, declined slightly in 2012. However, Romanians increasingly prioritise products that are discounted or represent the best value for money in consumer electronics.

South Africans have been waiting for a long time for the completion of the migration from the use of analogue signals towards the use of digital signals to transmit images. The initial plan was to have the conversion completed by the end of the year 2012. However, this was still an issue with the large majority of consumers who live on limited incomes and cannot afford to buy new TV sets. The delay in the conversion has, however, enabled successful sale of products such as analogue televisions...

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

The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Partnering 2009-2014 report provides understanding and access to the irritable bowel syndrome partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

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

MarketLines' Bilfinger SE (formerly Bilfinger Berger AG) Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Bilfinger SE (formerly Bilfinger Berger AG) since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Railway Management System Market (Operations Management, Intelligent Signaling, Traffic Analytics, Asset Management, Control Systems, Maintenance Management, System Integration, Cloud Hosting) - Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2014-2019)

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 Mining of Coal and Lignite; Extraction of Peat 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.

The Breast Cancer Partnering 2009-2014 provides understanding and access to the breast cancer partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.