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The number of smokers in Greece continued to decline during 2013. It should be stressed that 2012 was the first year that Greece was not included in the list of leading countries for smoking at European and global level as consumption of cigarettes fell below 20 billion sticks and the percentage of smokers among the general population declined to 31% from the rates of between 40% and 45% which were common in the country ten years ago. Despite the country's failure to implement its public...

RTD tea benefitted from the trend towards health and wellness in 2013, with this category remaining a popular choice for consumers seeking a healthy alternative to carbonated soft drinks. RTD tea was one of the most popular soft drinks categories in 2013, recording high total current value growth of 9% and volume growth of 7% in 2013, reaching 58 million litres and A$138 million, respectively. Whilst RTD tea contains high amounts of sugar, the health and wellness properties currently offset...

MarketLines' Tracinda 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 Tracinda 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.

Australia has abundant and diverse natural resources which include extensive coal, iron ore, copper, gold, natural gas, and uranium reserves. The federal and state governments in Australia have separate roles and responsibilities with regards to resource exploration and development. Mineral resources are owned by the Australian or state/territory governments, rather than private individuals.

2012 saw the launch of a vitamin gum by New Zealand entrepreneurs Dan Fanghl and Josh Egan. The gum is enriched with vitamins A, B, C and D, which is released when chewed. The product was made available at checkouts in supermarkets and forecourt retailers. In addition, Extra Professional White continued to perform well in 2013 due to its teeth-whitening properties, while Wrigley's Airwaves remained the only brand for the function of clearing airway passages.

Paints & Coatings 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 paints & coatings market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Sports and energy drinks still have a very low base in Iran and consumer awareness of these products is very low. This low base was the main driver of healthy growth during the review period and energy drinks became visible in many small groceries. However, 2013 was a very tough year for this category due to the high inflation rate and sudden devaluation of the national currency. Consumers faced a significant unit price increase which really affected demand. In addition, smuggling and...

Towards the end of the review period, demand for baked goods continued to be supported by increasingly busy lifestyles as well as the further exposure to Western culture. In large cities in particular, such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi City, the number of young, particularly working class people and students who consume baked goods increased gradually due to their increasingly busy working/study schedules in order to save time. Furthermore, manufacturers, especially domestic players, continued...

Yoghurt put in another positive performance in 2013, largely thanks to the booming health and wellness trend in Thailand. Thanks to educational efforts from manufacturers, Thai consumers have become more aware of the benefits of yoghurt, particularly pro/pre biotic yoghurt, in terms of aiding digestion etc. Manufacturers are tending to target their products at adults in response to greater demand for healthy products among working-class consumers.

The Public Health Partnering Terms and Agreements report provides a detailed understanding and analysis of how and why companies enter public health partnering deals. The majority of deals are discovery, preclinical or development stage whereby the licensee obtains a right or an option right to license the licensors technology. These deals tend to be multicomponent, starting with collaborative R&D, and commercialization of outcomes.

MarketLines' Jovian Capital 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 Jovian Capital 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.

Breakfast cereals are products that are relatively new in the Serbian market - they became popular over the last 10-15 years, especially amongst younger women who recognised them as a relatively healthy and cheap breakfast alternative to traditional fatty breakfast solutions. Breakfast cereals are still not accepted amongst most middle-aged and older Serbian consumers - those who are less prone to change their breakfast habits. In 2013, consumption per capita of breakfast cereals in Serbia is...

The Hematology Partnering Terms and Agreements report provides comprehensive understanding and unprecedented access to the hematology partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Parents in Norway like to buy good-quality nappies/diapers for their children. According to FamiliePrat in 2013, on average, Norwegian babies use almost 6,000 nappies during their life; however, babies during their first year use nappies 24 hours a day. This situation representsa large opportunity for companies to target new parents with babies.

Over the review period, spreads recorded gradual growth in demand mainly thanks to increasingly busy lifestyles, which resulted in a stronger desire for "convenient" food. This trend was also influenced by the increasing Westernisation seen in the country. As a result, despite the poor economy, the category continued to record fairly high growth of an anticipated 9% and 6% in value and volume terms, respectively, in 2013. Furthermore, in spreads, jams and preserves was the most popular...

Throughout the review period and for many years prior to that, cotton wool was used for wound treatment, sanitary protection, incontinence and also wiping. Cotton wool is one of the most traditional products, also used for removing make-up and as a form of sanitary protection. Nevertheless, the selection of more modern alternatives is preferred by the majority of urban citizens; thus cotton wool is gradually losing share. The number of cotton pads brands also rose over the review period. It is...

The demand for smartphones in South Africa has increased significantly since 2010 as more products enter the market in South Africa. Higher unit price has often been the key setback in demand growth for smartphones but this is slowly changing as cheaper options enter the market. The overall result has been drop in volume sales growth for feature phones as consumers continue to shift towards the smartphones, which give them better access to the internet and provide a bigger screen size and a...

The market for jewellery items in South Africa remains highly dependent on favourable economic conditions that put the consumer in a better position in terms of spending power. During the review period, consumer spending was under strain as the cost of living continued to escalate at a much faster rate than income growth for the average consumer. Considering that jewellery items are deemed to be luxury items, consumers were seen to cut their spending on luxury items as well as non-essential...

Paints & Coatings 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 paints & coatings market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

In 2013 sports and energy drinks had a strong off-trade value increase of 17%, reaching sales of GTQ953.9 billion. These are the most dynamic soft drinks in Guatemala, as they are still in the initial phase in the country.

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

Meal replacement is among the most underdeveloped categories in the Serbian packaged food market. Meal replacement slimming products were the only type available during the review period, and their appeal was limited to a relatively small consumer base. Moreover, consumers who use meal replacement slimming products (mainly women) tend to do so infrequently, while many Serbs avoid them altogether due to concerns about their safety or because they believe they are not very effective. At the same...

Demand for carbonates is being affected by growing concerns over health issues related to obesity and the overconsumption of sugarised drinks and food among Chileans. Almost 14% of the population had diabetes in 2013 with a large number of sufferers unaware they have the disease, with 37% of the population overweight and 33% obese. These alarming statistics are driving health consciousness among consumers, who are slowly starting to shift to healthier drinks, or at least to products that are...

Chocolate confectionery enjoys considerable consumer interest, as Ukrainians love chocolate and local manufacturers have a strong tradition of production and meeting consumers' demands. Sales of chocolate confectionery continue to increase despite the tough economic situation, as chocolate is generally considered an affordable luxury, as well as helping to enhance one's mood. In addition, the available offer includes a vast array of different product types in all price segments, making them...

Department stores continued to see an improving performance towards the end of the review period, following the impressive performance of the leading retailers. With such a vast potential market, renowned international companies have expressed an interest in setting up stores in Indonesia. After the opening of Frenchluxury department store, Galeries Lafayette in June 2013, other regional players are also planning to enter Indonesia. The Malaysian company, Parkson Retail Asia, which has...