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Nuts continued to develop positively in 2013, with growth in total volume sales equalling that recorded in 2012. This performance was underpinned by rising disposable incomes and the growing focus on healthy eating in Brazil. Different kinds of nuts are known to have a variety of functional health benefits, and it is widely believed that consuming nuts regularly can help to reduce the risk of common diseases like diabetes and cancer.

Summary "Russia Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Smartphone Sales by Vendor and by Operating System" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Russia and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

2013 performance of dermatologicals in Bosnia-Herzegovina was weaker than average growth recorded during the review period of 1% annually in current value terms. 2013 performance fell short as competition from the beauty and personal care categories of skin care and hair care took most of consumers' attention. Skin and hair care products are advertised significantly more than corresponding dermatological products.

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Global Markets Direct's, 'Mixed Dyslipidemia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Mixed Dyslipidemia's therapeutic pipeline.

The Romanian petrochemicals industry is set to see better prospects in 2014 as export-oriented industries exhibit stronger growth. However, BMI's latest Romania Petrochemicals Report states that the key issue for the sector remains the future of Oltchim, the troubled chemicals manufacturer that the government hopes to privatise this year.

Egypt's economic woes encouraged more people to do household jobs themselves. As the professional fees of carpenters, plumbers, painters and gardeners increased, consumers hesitated to rely on professionals and tried to do the work themselves, which was financially more viable. As a result, the overall value sales of home and garden specialist retailers increased by 12% in 2013.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Nocturia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Nocturia's therapeutic pipeline.

High levels of unemployment (forecast at 23.5% for 2014) and government's plans to cut public sector jobs and wages will likely begin to impact households from H214 onwards. This will weigh on overall consumer sentiment, given that the public sector workforce comprises one fifth of the total workforce. In line with the poor consumer outlook, we forecast 2014 total food consumption in Serbia to expand by 1.6% in local currency terms.

BMI View: Although the Serbian consumer electronics market is one of the least lucrative and developed in the region, it has strong growth prospects over the medium term, making it more attractive to global vendors. We project Serbian consumer electronics spending will grow just over 2% in US dollar terms in 2014 to USD 1.2bn, and continue to outperform regional markets over the medium term to 2018. Sales growth rates will be higher than elsewhere in the region as incomes rise and vendors tap the low penetration rates for many consumer electronics devices. Household PC penetration, despite more than doubling over the previous five years, remains at below 30%, while smartphone penetration of around 15% is also a long way below the regional average, and could more than double over the next two years.

Saudi Arabia's market for weapons and ammunition sees average annual growth of 25% over 2007-2012 as a result of security threats and regional rivalry for power. Due to domestic industry's underdevelopment, market for weapons and ammunition is heavily reliant on foreign producers over review period, with imports accounting for 89% of total market size in 2012. Over 2007-2012 the Kingdom's industry of weapons and ammunition enjoys CAGR of 16%, but amounts to just SR563 million in the latter year due to limited industrial capacity and narrow scope of producing mainly spare parts for military vehicles. Industry expected to see average annual growth of 10% over 2013-2018 as government continues efforts to build a strong domestic industry of spare parts for military equipment.

Soft Drinks Market in Iraq: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Soft Drinks market in Iraq.

GlobalData's new report, "North America Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Procedures Outlook to 2020", provides key procedures data on the North America Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Procedures. The report provides procedure volumes within market categories - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Single and Dual Chamber ICD) Procedures, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT - Defibrillator and CRT - Pacemaker) Procedures, Pacemaker Implant (Single and Dual Chamber) Procedures and Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) Procedures.

In 2013, Czech consumers showed more interest in herbal tea, black specialty tea and functional tea whilst remaining enthusiastic about fruit tea and flavoured green tea. Czech consumers look for interesting fruit/herbal tea flavour combinations and they purchase more tea with health and wellness benefits. Interest in health and wellness tea is developing in line with the general health and wellness trend in the Czech Republic. Innovations in 2013 reflect the mentioned key tastes of Czech consumers. For example, Sara Lee Czech Republic extended the range Pickwick Delicious with new interesting flavours of Hot Raspberry and Fruit Punch. Tata Global Beverages Czech Republic launched Jemca Ginger with orange and tangerine and Jemca Green tea with strawberry.

Saudi Arabia does not operate its own nuclear power plants and market value stood at a mere SR0.6 million in 2012. Even though there are some uranium deposits in Saudi Arabia, all processed nuclear fuel is imported, as the country lacks the technological know-how for nuclear fuel processing. The future of the market is promising, as Saudi Arabia plans to invest SR300 billion in nuclear power plants by 2030. However market is expected to remain small over forecast period, as first nuclear reactor is set to launch in 2022.

According to a survey conducted by Johnson & Johnson in the United Arab Emirates which has subsequently been published in the public domain, nearly one person in four in the country seeks no treatment whatsoever when experiencing digestive problems such as diarrhoea as they believe that the symptoms are not severe enough to warrant medical intervention or because they mistakenly believe that diarrhoea is the body's natural way of purging itself of toxins. It is interesting to note that many people in the United Arab Emirates have stated that they would not seek treatment for their digestive ailments even when their problems persist for over one month. In addition, according to numerous nutritionists, many people in the United Arab Emirates have accepted that they suffer from frequent headaches, feel bloated, have low energy levels and suffer from acidity problems after eating. Heartburn and constipation were also reported as very common problems among the United Arab Emirates population during 2013, a situation which is due mainly to the high fat content of the average diet in the United Arab Emirates as well as dehydration and a general lack of physical activity.

Strauss is a mid-sized hot drinks company with limited geographic presence. It has established a strong presence in Eastern Europe and Russia. The company focuses on coffee and has little presence in other categories. Its joint venture in Brazil, Strauss/Sao Miguel, is a good platform for it to expand into the market. The launch of Nespresso-compatible capsules in Israel means it has started to catch up with the latest pod trend. It needs to look into pod in Brazil and Europe in the short.

Ukraine remains a risky pharmaceutical market, despite having once been one of the most attractive markets in the Central and Eastern European region. In 2014, owing to the distressed economic situation in the country, drugmakers can expect a challenging business environment and capital outflow restrictions. Import taxes, pricing restrictions, and exchange rate volatility present significant risks to drugmakers operating in Ukraine, and will worsen the risk-reward ratio over the next two years. Over the long term, we find the market to be attractive due to an ageing population, demographic trends and a considerable disease burden, but the opportunity will be weighed down by pervasive macroeconomic risk and domestic instability.

Despite the economic challenges facing South Africa in terms of a rise in the general cost of living, manufacturers and retailers have found a way to entice consumers to pay for premium products. The use of TV personalities to endorse certain brands has had a positive impact on the volume sales of most super premium products across the beauty and personal care industry.

Confectionery Market in Tanzania: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Confectionery market in Tanzania.

GlobalData's new report, "Russia Peripheral Vascular Devices Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Russia Peripheral Vascular Devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Inferior Vena Cava Filters (IVCF), Peripheral Embolic Protection Devices, Peripheral Guidewires, Peripheral Vascular Stents, PTA Balloons, PTA Peripheral Drug Eluting Balloons (DEB), Renal Denervation Disposable Catheters, Aortic Stent Grafts, Vascular Grafts and Peripheral Venous Thrombectomy Devices.

Home laundry appliances witnessed a stronger current value growth in 2013 than 2012 due to the fast rising prominence of eco-friendly home laundry appliances. With the increased publicity about global environmental issues, consumers were also more aware of the benefits of eco-friendly home laundry appliances such as the savings on electricity bills. Consumers? increased disposable incomes further improved their willingness to invest in eco-friendly home laundry appliances near the end of the review period.

Frequent innovation and advertising of new products was successful in retaining the interest of consumers, which was reflected in positive retail volume and value sales growth. Manufacturers constantly offered new fragrances, and promoted new designs and formats on television. Wealthier customers were eager to try out new products besides buying existing ones, even at higher prices. Thanks to the strong advertising of electric and spray/aerosol air fresheners and the growing presence of cheaper alternatives, air care was able to expand in terms of both retail volume and value sales. However, retail value sales growth was mainly driven by higher average unit prices.

We forecast modest mining sector growth of 1.2% on average per annum in Chile through to 2018 , a downgrade from our last forecast to better reflect the effect of weaker copper prices on the sector . We anticipate m ajor miners will continue to develop several large projects, as the country's political and business environments remain stable and the country possesse s significant mineral reserves. Yet elevated operational costs, regulatory changes, and subdued copper and precious metal prices will limit sector growth and should result in more conservative expansion and acquisition plans among major miners .

Summary "Canada Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Average Revenue Per Subscription (ARPS) by Operator" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Canada and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.