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Henkel halted the production of Neutrex in 2011. The company shipped the last units of its bleach product in 2012. Before leaving the chlorine bleach business, the consumer goods giant only ranked number six in Portugal, behind competitors such as Protect & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive or even Continente stores' private label product. Henkel's decision was strategic, according to a company source. Henkel decided to focus on more specific products such as colour safe laundry bleach.

The new government of Ukraine to be composed of pro-Western officials. EU/IMF financing package will require reforms, including: FX liberalisation (although this is likely to be implemented in stages), partial removal of gas subsidies and potentially pension reform. An emergency financing package without conditions may be provided in order to prevent default in 2014.

The Thai petrochemicals industry is now looking to add value to basic chemicals production following a surge in olefins and polymers capacities over recent years. We examine ongoing projects and assess the short-term and long-term risks as Asia struggles with over-supply and a volatile.

In 2013 grocery retailers underwent modernisation. Compared to the previous year there was visible expansion of the selling space of modern grocery retailers and shrinking space of other grocery retailers in the form of open markets.

2012 was dubbed 'the year of tablets' in Hungary as volume sales doubled in the category over the course of the year amidst negative growth in other consumer electronics categories durable markets, which was due to the limited purchasing power of the majority of Hungarian households and static growth in disposable income levels. The rising demand for tablets essentially saved computers from catastrophic declines during 2012, with buoyant volume growth in tablets supporting overall growth in...

MarketLines' Franco-Nevada 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 Franco-Nevada 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.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in the Netherlands. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for policies and premiums. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Policies and Premiums in the Netherlands to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in the Netherlands. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Netherlands personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Scandinavian Non-Life Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Chile is one of the most attractive markets in Latin America, with political stability, abundant natural resources and a healthy economic growth outlook all adding to its appeal. But in terms of energy, Chile's geography and considerable distances between urban areas and potential sources of power, all create challenges in the electricity market. Hydroelectricity accounts for about one-third of production, but it is a sector shrouded in regulatory uncertainty and lengthy appeals processes. While rumours of new hydro projects abound, there is no guarantee these proposals will become a reality soon. In the thermal sector, gas-fired projects are gaining ground and these are appealing because of their reliability when compared to renewable sources of power. That said, renewable energy will continue to play an increasing role in the electricity mix, with solar and wind power projects particularly popular.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Recurrent Malignant Glioma Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Recurrent Malignant Glioma clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Recurrent Malignant Glioma. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Recurrent Malignant Glioma. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

The NAFTA Life Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Restaurants in the United States 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 States restaurants market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Since the Venezuelan government imposed restrictions on increasing prices for the most relevant pharmaceutical firms, most calming and sleeping brands recorded price movements under inflation in 2013. This situation resulted in negative constant value growth in 2013. Previous years of the review period recorded positive rates thanks to healthy demand and price increases above inflation.

Semiconductor & IC Packaging Materials Market by Types (Organic Substrates, Bonding Wires, Lead frames, Ceramic Packages, and so on), Packaging Technologies (SOP, GA, QFN, DFN, and others) & Geography - Regional Trends & Forecast to 2019

Restaurants in Japan 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 Japan restaurants market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

The French construction industry registered a low growth of 1.5% in 2009 and declined by 4.2% in 2010, following the eurozone crisis. The country's export-oriented manufacturing sector's reduced investment, alongside a decline in employment and low wage growth, led to a steady decline in domestic economic activity and demand for new construction projects. Supply has been hampered as developers are wary of the economic situation and have postponed new projects until conditions improve. Consequently, the industry again recorded a decline of 2.8% in 2013. Due to a recovery in business confidence, the industry is anticipated to regain momentum over the forecast period (2014-2018), with growth expected at a moderate CAGR of 1.47%.

Herbal/traditional products increased by 3%, picking up from last year, to reach sales of C$638 million in 2013. . The strict regulatory environment limits the extent of product development and marketing. Moreover, many consumers remain wary of the safety and efficiency of formulations, and are often confused by conflicting reports about the quality of the products and claims. In addition, retailers, pharmacists in particular, indicated in multiple surveys conducted by Drugstore Canada magazine...

The Australian agriculture sector is still recovering from a decade of subdued production growth due to extreme weather and a lack of investment. The industry is expected to remain buoyant in 2014 and 2015, largely supported by export demand from Asia and elevated grains and oilseeds prices. In the longer term, we see major export growth opportunities in the sugar and livestock sectors. Although Australia will face stiff competition from Asian countries such as Thailand for sugar, and from the US and Brazil for meat, the country will remain a key player in those industries. Apart from growing competition from its own region, Australia will have to face high production costs and a vulnerability to extreme weather.

As of early 2014, we remain of the view that the key factors driving growth in Iran's insurance sector have been higher (real) prices in just two lines - Compulsory Motorists Third Party Liability, and (especially) health insurance. We are not convinced, though, that this is evidence of a definitive change for the better in the non-life segment or in the insurance sector as a whole.

GlobalData's new report, "North America MRI Systems Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the North America MRI Systems market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - High Field MRI Systems, Low Field MRI Systems and Mid Field MRI Systems.

The private label dried pasta line Marshe by Georgian European Macaroni Industry was a notable launch in 2013. The company is actively involved in promoting Marshe in various categories, and in 2013 launched the Marshe range of dried pasta. This line is expected to quickly gain a value share of 5% in 2013 thanks to a strong distribution network (the company also owns private outlets), active advertising and competitive prices (Marshe is priced cheaper than the average for pasta).

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

The NAFTA Utilities industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

GlobalData's new report, "Japan Computed Tomography Systems Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Japan Computed Tomography Systems market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - High Slice Computed Tomography Systems, Low Slice Computed Tomography Systems and Mid Slice Computed Tomography Systems.

Volume sales of imaging devices witnessed a further decline in 2013. Weakening demand for imaging devices was influenced by strong competition from alternative products, particularly smartphones and tablets. Dutch consumers almost always keep their smartphones at hand, thus reducing the need to buy digital imaging devices. The result was an overall sales decrease for both cameras and camcorders. The only exception was HD camcorders.