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Health and wellness food products can be defined as foods and beverages that are specially formulated and distinctively marketed to provide a distinct health or functional benefit to the consumers. The health and wellness food category is distinct from, but related to, a number of other product categories including functional foods, nutraceuticals, and condition-specific nutritional supplements, as well as the FDA-defined categories of foods for special dietary use and medical foods.

Exploding raw material costs and in turn, higher retail prices are among the drivers for retail volume sales decline in 2013 while value sales continued to grow. In context of the review period, the value growth in 2013 is around the same as the performance over the review period and the volume sales decline is also comparable to what was seen during the review period. Volume sales decline is also the result of the maturity of chocolate confectionery on the whole by 2013, coupled by rising health awareness in Germany.

Vending recorded strong value sales growth and remained the smallest category of non-store retailing in Thailand in 2013. Vending was unlikely to be popular and maintained a limited presence within urban areas such as Bangkok and tourist destinations. Vending machines are usually located within traffic areas such as shopping malls, office buildings, convention halls, educational institution, petrol stations, factories and hospitals. As Thai consumers have a variety of food and drink options widely available through convenience stores, supermarkets and street vendors, vending machines saw limited growth.

STS translation is a technology to convert spoken words into digital signals that can be recognized and automatically translated into the spoken commands of another language. A STS translation system or software is deployed for real-time communication between two or more individuals who speak different languages. Such systems can be employed in handheld PDAs, smartphones, desktops, and laptops, as well via landlines. A STS translation system is cost-effective compared to human translators.

Bolivians were favouring the growth of juice in 2013 due to their concern for healthy diets. Some consumers were switching from carbonates to juice in an attempt to consume what they perceive as healthier products for them and their families. As a result, juice products that are considered by consumers as natural were the most growth favoured. On the other hand, juice-drinks posted the lowest rate of growth in total volume terms in 2013. As a result, juice companies were focused on promoting and advertising their brands of nectars, reconstituted 100% juice and not from concentrate 100% juice.

Growth in retail volume sales of other hot drinks in 2013 was down slightly on 2012, and slower than the review period CAGR. This was mainly due to increasing maturity and price hikes that were imposed to offset rising production costs. It is also possible that the growing popularity of tea among Thai consumers contributed to the slowdown. Nonetheless, retail volume growth remained reasonably robust overall thanks to favourable economic conditions and strong demand for health-oriented products. New launches and continuous marketing campaigns also helped to sustain growth in retail volume sales. Price hikes ensured that growth in other hot drinks current value sales was slightly faster than in 2012, and also up on the 5-year average. This improvement was also partly driven by trading up to higher quality and more expensive products, particularly among urban consumers.

In 2013, the health trend dramatically affected chilled processed foods, expressed through the growth of pastrami and tofu, considered to be low in fat and relatively low in sodium. Another trend in 2013 was the growth in value-for-money packs, due to a decline in consumer purchasing power and the desireto avoid compromising on product quality. For example, Soglowek's family packs in both pastrami and sausages rose by 2%, according to trade interviews. Meanwhile, many premium products were launched, such as flower salami and thin sausages.

The ManTech International 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 ManTech International Corporation since January 2007.

The Emerging 5 Womenswear industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Global Music & Video industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Yoghurts are perceived as contributing to health and wellness due to their probiotic ingredients and high calcium content, especially if sugar-free. In recent years newly launched products contained less sugar and less fat than in the past, while demand for natural products rose. In this context, Greek yoghurt returned to shelves after several years, following a global trend of awareness of its contribution to health. As a result, plain spoonable yoghurt saw the fastest growth in 2013.

Water purification is the process of removing suspended solids and gases, contaminants, and undesirable chemicals from drinking water. Water purifiers enable the process of water purification. There are many variants of water purifiers such as offline water purifiers, UV water purifiers and RO water purifiers. However, purification using filters is not 100 percent effective. Purified water reduces the chance of water-borne diseases. The purification process decreases the concentration of particulate matter in water.

Nickel among other base metals is the major commodity produced in the Philippines. In 2013, the country's nickel mine production was up by 6% over 2012. The country's average nickel mine production more than tripled in 2006 to 92,700 metric tons accounting for around 3.7% of global nickel mine production according to the USGS. The substantial growth in production was mainly due to higher prices on the global market and a surge in demand that started during the second quarter and continued until the end of the year.

The awareness of Polish consumers of the problem of perspiration is growing. Deodorants' manufacturers offer a variety of solutions that not only provide effective protection against perspiration, but also nourish the delicate underarm skin. There are many variations with extended functions according to manufacturers' claims on the packaging, ranging from 48-hour to even 72-hour protection. Increasing attention to daily hygiene, the need for comfort and the feeling of being attractive is translating into steady demand for deodorants in Poland.

Small cooking appliances posted retail sales growth of 2% in volume terms and 3% in current value terms in 2013. The category benefited from the increasing demand for cooking appliances which make kitchen tasks easier and faster. Sales were positively affected by the healthier food trend; and many consumers shifted to the preparation of healthy meals at home. Consumers' desire to drink better quality and tasting coffee at home boosted sales of pod coffee machines. However, the growth in sales of small cooking appliances was restricted by the rising popularity of eating out and food delivery services, which provide consumers with time savings.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Maruho Co., Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Maruho Co., Ltd.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Footwear in France 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 France footwear market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Morocco has in recent years seen an increase in health consciousness and awareness. Obesity levels in the country are alarming, and unhealthy diet patterns, high intake of sugar, fat and junk food as well as a lack of physical activity contribute to this trend. However, people are becoming aware of the dangers of obesity, as a result of which many are switching to healthier eating habits.

Czech consumers continued to save on bottled water in 2013 under remaining unstable purchasing power and they chose bottled water very carefully looking for surplus value. It is reflected by the fact that functional bottled water saw the highest off-trade increase in both volume and value sales during 2013. Plain bottled water faces competition from tap water. Czech consumers continue to drink tap water mixed with liquid concentrates. Tap water is perceived as being of the same quality as plain bottled water. But there are signs that Czech households with an average income at least purchased more still and gently carbonated spring bottled water during 2013.

A digital camera is an optical device which is used to capture images and videos. These images and videos are saved in digital format, unlike traditional cameras, where the images are stored on photographic film. Digital cameras can be classified into built-in lens cameras, such as point-and-shoot cameras, and interchangeable lens cameras, such as DSLRs and MILCs. A DSLR camera works on a unique reflex design scheme that combines optics with the mechanism of an SLR camera having a digital imaging sensor. A MILC is a class of digital system cameras that has an interchangeable lens mount and does not have a mirror reflex optical viewfinder. Digital cameras are rapidly becoming a necessity for consumers across the globe. More than 400 billion images have been captured every year since 2010. Today, digital cameras have made it very easy for individuals to capture still moments worthy of remembrance.

Spurred by growing interest in cuisine among Indonesians, whether in foodservice establishments or home cooking, sauces, dressings and condiments saw strong growth in 2013. The variety of products available also increased, offerings more options for cooking mix and match. Instant spices or condiments and a variety of sauces became increasingly available to make cooking easier, especially among the urban population with limited time. The growing female workforce also favours instant cooking ingredients, as they have to juggle both work and home duties. Furthermore, the media helps to spread recipes and easy ways to cook via the Internet, mobile applications as well as printed media.

Memory foams, also known as viscoelastic foams, were invented by NASA in 1966. In general, these foams are made of petroleum-based polyurethane along with some other chemicals. Memory foams are now being used in mattresses, pillows, and other bed toppings. Memory foam mattresses are useful in preventing many health problems that occur due to lack of sleep. These mattresses provide the users with pressure point relief and reduce back pain and soreness. They are very effective in preventing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.

Despite the growth in tourism, which was expected to boost sales of cider in 2013, this did not happen, simply because the northern Europeans who visited Greece this year, and who are the key consumer base for cider, opted mostly for all-inclusive holiday packages, and therefore they did not contribute much to the region's economy.

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

Tires are manufactured using raw materials such as natural or synthetic rubber including styrene-butadiene rubber and poly-butadiene rubber, nylon tire cord fabric, and carbon black. Racing tires are customized, high-cost, high-quality tires that are used only for racing vehicles. These tires are designed to deliver improved speed so they have to undergo various quality, durability, and speed tests. These vehicles are driven at extreme speeds so racing tires are designed to provide improved road grip and safety as well as enhance speed.