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Coffee witnessed 3% off-trade volume growth in 2013 representing a very minor increase on 2012. This minor but steady growth is the consequence of the maturity of coffee. Algeria remained one of the largest consumers of coffee in the Africa and Middle East region, with standard fresh ground coffee being the most successful.

Trends and Opportunities in Cameroon Life Insurance Industry to 2018: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the life insurance segment in Cameroon. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Cameroonian life insurance market.

The market for tobacco products in Finland saw another year of declining volume sales for cigarettes and smoking tobacco in 2013. However, the decline was less pronounced than in 2012, when the tax raise reduced demand more than in any year of the five- year review period. Nevertheless, the declining volume development follows a trend seen during the whole of the review period and is a result of a growing negative attitudes against smoking in Finland, as a strong health trend and also to some...

Other hot drinks registered a healthy 6% off-trade volume growth and strong 11% off-trade value growth in 2013. The category generated sales mostly through consumption by children, more tempted by chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks. In this case, the expansion of economy brands has helped to increase sales for all consumer groups.

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

The Future of the Oils & Fats Market in Indonesia to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Oils and Fats consumption trends in Indonesia, historic and forecast Oils and Fats consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Oils and Fats sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Trends and Opportunities in Latvia Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the life insurance segment in Latvia. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Latvian life insurance market, and also provides detailed analysis of various distribution channels in the life insurance market.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Psychosis Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2014" provides data on the Psychosis clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Psychosis. 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 Psychosis. 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.

Global Markets Direct's, 'International Stem Cell Corporation - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the International Stem Cell Corporation's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Pet care grew rapidly over the review period in Morocco, making it one of the fastest growing pet care markets in the Middle East and North Africa. This high growth can be attributed to the ongoing increase in disposable incomes, together with the wider acceptance of pet ownership, which is moving from being a niche to a mainstream custom.

Games Software in the United States 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 United States games software market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Demand for cider/perry in the United Arab Emirates is growing due to the increasing influx of expatriates from the UK, a country in which cider/perry is currently witnessing a strong revival. The majority of pubs and nightclubs in the United Arab Emirates which are popular among British expatriates offer cider from the keg or in bottles and the drink is often purchased as a refreshing substitute to lager during hot summer months.

GlobalData's new report, "Italy Endoscopy Fluid Management Systems Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Italy Endoscopy Fluid Management Systems market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Laparoscopy Fluid Management Systems and Hysteroscopy Fluid Management Systems.

Following a series of tax hikes introduced since 2010, the cigarette industry in Egypt saw retail volume sales decline for a number of years. 2013, however, marked a return to growth as controls over illicit trade were tightened and consumers increasingly became used to higher prices. This was also helped by the fact that there were no further tax rises during the year. In addition, flavour capsules put a positive spin on market performance.

Hong Kong has a strong tea drinking culture, and consumers view tea as having many beneficial properties. Consumers became increasingly health-conscious, and took to RTD tea to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Consumers were also spoilt for choice with the wide variety of RTD tea available.

The South African insurance industry is the largest in Africa, and the country's life insurance segment accounted for 80.0% of the continent's total gross written premium for life insurance in 2012. Growth in the South African life segment can be attributed to stable GDP growth, rising disposable incomes of the middle-class population, the rapid expansion of financial services in rural areas, and increased awareness of life insurance products. High crime rates and levels of HIV, along with the development of microinsurance, supplemented the life segment's growth.

The Future of the Oils & Fats Market in the UAE to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Oils and Fats consumption trends in UAE, historic and forecast Oils and Fats consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Oils and Fats sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

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Industry Dynamics and Competitive Landscape in the Latvia Personal Accident and Health Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the personal accident and health insurance segment in Latvia, covering its dynamics and competitive landscape.It provides insights on the market size and forecast of the segment and the personal accident, travel and health product categories. This report also provides an overview of the leading companies in the segment, along with details of the strategic initiatives undertaken.

The Future of the Meat Market in Germany to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Meat consumption trends in Germany, historic and forecast Meat consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Meat sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Trends and Opportunities in Lithuania Reinsurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the reinsurance segment in Lithuania. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Lithuanian reinsurance market.

GlobalData's new report, "Japan Surgical Generators Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Japan Surgical Generators market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Electrosurgical RF Generators, Electrocautery Generators, Ultrasonic Generators and Argon Plasma Coagulation Generators.

Inflation impacted on selling fragrances in Argentina in 2013. Due to annual inflation rate of 28%, consumers' purchasing power was reduced and before the deceleration of demand, fragrance companies took the initiative to boost sales with promotions and discounts. This strategy was a key factor in a category in which imported products were restricted due to the limitations on imports imposed by the government since late 2011.

Food Retail in Denmark 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 Denmark food retail market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Pet care value sales increased while volume sales decreased slightly in 2013. However, value growth remained below the review period average. Australia's pet population registered a slight increase in 2013 - a development which highlighted how premiumisation was an important contributor to current value growth during the year. Indeed, per kilogram, pet food unit prices increased during 2013. Manufacturers continued to look for ways to increase their retail value shares in 2013, paying...