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Canadean's, "Squash/Syrups Market in North America to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Squash/Syrups 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 Squash/Syrups market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

Consumer habits relating to still bottled water are changing. While previously Georgian consumers generally did not see the benefit of purchasing still bottled water when they had drinkable tap water at home, over the course of the review period, this perception has started to change. Impulse purchases of still bottled water increased, largely as a result of strong information-based campaigns by manufacturers. As a result, more consumers believe that still bottled water contains has more...

The acquisition of Lucozade and Ribena and the acquisition of US-based spirits producer Beam Inc showed that Suntory is keen to grow value sales and obtain immediate access to developed markets. Its expanding in Southeast Asia, China and India mainly rely on local joint ventures to leverage local expertise and distribution. Suntory appears on the right track in terms of globalisation and next is to integrate these businesses to make them really fit for its strategic purpose.

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

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the retail building construction industry in Myanmar. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the retail building construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Retail Building Construction in Myanmar to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the retail building construction industry in Myanmar. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Burmese construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Brazilian economy enabled growth of disposable incomes in 2013, which is encouraging away-from-home spending, especially eating out and leisure in general, as well as public and private healthcare. Sales in volume growth in 2013 was, however, slightly lower than in 2012. Increasing interest rates have caused more consumers to reduce excessive spending, such as eating out, which was a growth factor in 2012.

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

2013 saw the return of the Marmite brand, an iconic New Zealand yeast spread product. The Sanitarium Health Food Co. had to stop production of Marmite at its Christchurch production plant, due to damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake in September 2011. In fact, the Christchurch factory was closed in November 2011. As a result, by March 2012 Marmite was difficult to source, with supermarkets and other retailers running out of stock. Many New Zealanders prefer Marmite over other yeast...

Legal Services in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 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 United Kingdom legal services market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

The progressively improved Philippine economy towards 2012 and 2013 was seen to benefit sweet and savoury snacks. This is partly due to the influence that improved incomes have on entertainment-related expenses, including movie-watching and home movie marathons with snack parties. Also, the higher purchasing power translated into greater purchasing ability even for more expensive sweet and savoury snacks, allowing greater room for numerous product launches.

Retail sales of other dairy products recovered strongly in 2013 after the floods of 2011 as the large manufacturers restored their manufacturing operations in 2012. Plain condensed/evaporated milk was the category's key growth driver thanks to rising demand for coffee products in both retail and consumer foodservice outlets.

Wall Street, along with the other housing investors are instrumental in the ricocheting of housing recoveries to 20% starting 2010.

Dried processed food continues to achieve high sales and stable growth in 2013, at an estimated 5%, in retail volume terms. Instant noodles remains the main contributor, accounting for 94% of dried processed food retail volume sales. Compared to other dried processed food categories, instant noodles is the most traditional and mature product, and it has the strongest distribution network. It can be found easily throughout the country, from urban to remote rural areas. Many people enjoy instant...

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 Products 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.

While growth in sugar confectionery retail volume sales in 2013 was marginal, it was still an improvement on the decline recorded the previous year and on the average decline for the entire review period. Similarly, growth in current value sales was up on 2012, and surpassed the 5-year CAGR. This modest recovery was partly due to signs that the worst of the economic crisis was over, which made Serbs more inclined to increase spending on non-essential or indulgence purchases like sugar...

While the Romanian economy saw slight growth in 2013, consumer purchasing power remained low across large segments of the population. After a period of economic boom between 2006 and 2008, when packaged food recorded high retail value sales growth, the economic crisis that followed resulted in a decline in disposable income levels and a significant slowdown in growth. In 2013, Romanians became more optimistic about the future, which saw packaged food record relatively dynamic, albeit single...

With 2% volume and 6% current value growth in 2013, sweet and savoury snacks in Bosnia-Herzegovina looks set to outperform the CAGR fall of 2% in volume terms and CAGR of 1% in current value terms seen during the review period. This is the second year of growth for sweet and savoury snacks in Bosnia-Herzegovina after three years of weak performance due to economic instability and consumers' disposable income contraction. Convenience is driving consumption in the category. Consumers are...

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

2013 looks set to be a dynamic year for sauces, dressings and condiments overall. This category is witnessing continuous advertising and marketing activities and new product developments from leading players such as Masan Consumer Corp, Ajinomoto Vietnam Co Ltd and Unilever Vietnam International Co Ltd. For example, in July 2013, Ajinomoto Vietnam Co Ltd relaunched its product Aji-ngon. The special thing about the new Aji-ngon product is that it uses ingredients processed at Ajinomoto factories...

Food trends in Tunisia have changed significantly of late, with demand increasing for peeled tomatoes and pasta and pizza sauces. These changes can be attributed to the shifting behaviour of Tunisian women who no longer have time to prepare pasta or pizza sauces or salad dressings. Indeed, the openness of Tunisian cuisine to the other cultures such as European and Asian cuisines and television cookery shows have contributed to this trend.

Legal Services in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 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 legal services market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Awareness of incontinence products in Nigeria was traditionally low and lower than that of nappies/diapers/pants. Products are generally sold in chemists and pharmacies and are largely absent from normal retail channels. However, growing incomes and ability to care for the elderly increased demand for the products, which are increasingly found in more outlets and more channel types such as independent small grocers and open markets. Thus, as the availability of incontinence products in retail...

The leading metal packaging manufacturer, Ball, is working to address the challenges represented by maturity in key markets and the rise of rival packaging formats. This profile analyses Ball's efforts to reposition metal packaging and shift the emphasis of its offer in a premium direction. It also considers the opportunities deriving from the company's moves to expand its presence in fast-growing emerging markets.

Strong retail value sales growth in 2013, came on the back of rising consumer confidence, as the economy stabilised and the political climate improved, thereby pushing consumption overall. Also, rising inflation contributed to healthy retail value sales growth in current value terms. However, the retail value sales growth of 10% seen in 2013 was lower than the CAGR of 14% recorded over the review period. High growth seen over the review period was mainly due to huge hikes in unit prices as well...

Chilled processed food experienced a significant peak in demand in 2013, recording12% growth in value terms. The situation is essentially due to the new range of products available on the market and lifestyle changes; parents buy chilled food (salami) to prepare snacks for their children. On the other side and despite the growth rate, the category is still lacking in terms of marketing operations and advertising.