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Current value sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies remained stable in 2013 and only showed a minor increase. Over the review period, cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies maintained its growth trend because of consumer lifestyles. Considering that medical expenses are mostly covered by consumers, they like to use cough, cold and allergy products for because they provide quick relief at reasonable prices.

Drinking milk products in Thailand posted respectable current value growth of 9% in 2013, up from an 8% gain in 2012 thanks to the endeavours of brand players in terms of new product development and integrated marketing campaigns to boost demand. In fact, drinking milk is regarded as an inexpensive source of protein and calcium, with a link to holistic health and wellness benefits. Thai consumers are familiar with packaged drinking milk products.

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 Sporting and Recreational Services 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.

Record warm summer weather, coupled with a 50% reduction in the duty on soft drinks with added sugar, and dynamic growth in demand in the on-trade, witnessed total carbonates volume sales increase by 7% in 2013. Domestic carbonates sales have in recent years suffered in competition with cheaper German border retailers. The Danish Brewery Association estimated that around one third of carbonates consumed in Denmark in 2012 were purchased in Germany. The tax reduction on soft drinks which was...

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Liquid detergents have had longstanding success in Portugal. The liquid format became bigger than powder in value terms in 2012. Liquids continued to grow in 2013 and account for the largest proportion of laundry detergents sold in Portugal. This is not the only change that laundry detergents witnessed. After showing a preference for liquids, consumers are now experimenting with other formats such as concentrated liquid and liquid tablet detergents. Unilever's Skip "Pequeno e Poderoso" (Skip...

MarketLines' ARAMARK Corporation 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 ARAMARK Corporation 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 global economic crisis has not affected the organic food market. The demand for organic food and other organic products is increasing despite the global turmoil and the size of this market in 2012 was calculated at $63.6bn. This case study looks at the growing organic food market, the reasons for its growth and disputes over the benefits of healthy food.

Sales of yoghurt and sour milk products are benefiting from growing consumption, as many Ukrainians add them to their daily diets. They are consumed at breakfast, or as a snack between meals. During summer, such products are also purchased as a form of refreshment. These products are not only consumed by women, but also men and children. The available assortment is very wide, covering healthier variants, with low sugar and fat content, as well as more indulgent variants which offer a unique...

Towards 2013 the noodles playing field in the Philippines continued to be very dynamic, due to the expanding appeal of noodles. While the mass market population enjoys instant noodles as well as plain noodles as an affordable snack option, towards the end of the review period instant noodles were increasingly offered in classier, higher-end flavours. With the Filipino economy significantly improving from 2012, the low-end snacks may have become less appealing to some segments of the population,...

In 2013, soup is set to record a stable performance, as there were no significant changes or occurrences within the category. There is no tradition for soup in Georgia, and supermarkets and hypermarkets only stock these products for variety. The brand Gallina Blanca from Agrolimen is set to be the clear leader in 2013 with a value share of 54%.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Armenia. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for gross written premiums, premiums per capita, insurance penetration, gross claims, paid claims, incurred loss, loss ratio percentage and combined ratio. 'Non-Life Insurance Premiums and Claims in Armenia to 2018: Market Brief' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Armenia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Armenian non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

MarketLines' Natural Resource Partners L.P. 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 Natural Resource Partners L.P. 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.

After reporting a decline in the previous year, gum is set to rebound in 2013, with 2% retail value growth to reach Ps4.2 billion. It should be noted that during the previous two years, gum experienced declines in sales due to the withdrawal of major brands, such as Boomer and Dentyne.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the metal and material processing plant construction industry in Peru. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the metal and material processing plant construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Metal & Material Processing Plant Construction in Peru to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the metal and material processing plant construction industry in Peru. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Peruvian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

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 policies and premiums. "Life Insurance Policies and Premiums 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.

Caprolactam Market By Material Type (Engineering Plastics & Fibers), & By Application (Textile, Industrial, Carpet, Automotive, Film & Coating, Machinery, E&E, Consumer Goods, Appliances, Wire & Cable, & Others) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019

Population growth and the rising urbanisation trend, which witnessed many people move from rural areas to the city centres in search of work and housing, pushed overall sanitary protection in 2013, with volume sales posting 8% growth. Retail value sales grew over and above volume sales in line with rises in unit prices.

MarketLines' Verenium Corporation (Formerly Diversa Corporation) 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 Verenium Corporation (Formerly Diversa Corporation) 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.

During 2012 and 2013 growth in home insecticides remained stable due to a lack of product innovation and low penetration amongst consumers. This led to a vicious circle, as companies were not willing to invest in new product development in a category with weak growth, and the lack of product innovation discouraged new consumers from beginning to purchase home insecticides.

Computers and peripherals' retail sales saw both volume growth (21%) and current value growth (12%) in 2012. Growth is attributable to the improving macroeconomic situation of the country and the strengthening purchasing power of consumers. Overall retail growth was driven by rising consumer demand for portable computers, which saw a 45% volume sales increase. At the same time, retail value sales rose by 19% in 2012, indicating that lower average unit prices boosted consumers' confidence when...

Advertising in Italy 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 Italy advertising market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

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

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