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In the Dominican Republic the use of sauces and condiments for cooking is common in all households by tradition. Tomato-based sauces and condiments flavoured with garlic, cilantro, oregano, pepper and other herbs are used daily to prepare typical Dominican food. The use of tomato sauce increases, as it is a way to give colour and flavour to meals. In all distribution channels consumers can find inexpensive varieties of these products, making it possible for lower-income consumers to buy what...

Value growth was slower in most tissue and hygiene categories during 2012 as a result of the slow economic recovery in Costa Rica, with inflation lower and exchange rates weaker than in previous years. As a result, most manufacturers focused on maintaining their current competitive positions, making only subtle changes to their pricing levels as they continue looking forward to a recovery in demand levels and the end of the ongoing economic downturn.

Nappies/diapers/pants volume sales increased at a moderate rate of 1% in 2012. Positive volume sales growth is still considered a quite good result because the area has reached quite a high level of maturity. The slightly increasing birth rate supported sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Estonia in 2012. In addition, consumers have also started to use more disposable products due to convenience and the increasingly fast pace of modern life.

On average, nappies are used for babies until they are 4-years-old, which means that the 0-3-year-old population determines the demand for nappies in Iran. According to the latest national census, the 0-3-year-old population reached six million by the beginning of 2012, one of the highest in the Middle East. The culture of using modern nappies is a new concept as previous generation of parents, in the majority of households, used a simple cloth for this purpose. Mothers had to wash and dry the...

The gradual improvement of the economic situation in Latvia has led to the popularisation of single-purpose surface care solutions, demand for which was reduced previously during the economic crisis, when consumers were forced to cut their spending. This led to an increased demand for multi-purpose and general purpose surface care products as they allowed economising. With the increase of optimism about the economic situation in Latvia, in 2012 the demand for specific single-purpose solutions...

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Sanitary Pads category in Greece, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

GlobalData's new report, "Alcon, Inc. Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Alcon, Inc.'s market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Alcon, Inc. market share information in six key market categories - Cataract Surgery Devices, Glaucoma Surgery Devices, Intraocular Lens (IOL), Refractive Surgery Devices, Vision Care and Vitreo Retinal Surgery Devices. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

Oman continues to develop itself into a regional powerhouse for the shipping and transhipment of dry bulk goods such as iron ore. To this end a new port is being constructed at Duqm and new cargo terminals at Salalah and Sohar. The new Duqm port will also boast a new oil refinery. Further port developments include the announcement that all cargo operations are to be moved from the Muscat port of Sultan Qaboos to Sohar by 2013. All of this is aided by Oman's position on the Arabian Sea, outside the Persian Gulf, enabling it to offer shorter shipping lines than ports within the congested body of water. On the macroeconomic side growth in the Omani ports sector will be supported by an expanding GDP and rising private consumption.

Plans to develop Iran's nuclear capacity are central to the country's power industry and its ability to meet its energy requirements. While the country continues to face huge international opposition, it has made plans for additional research reactors, even as its first reactor faces teething problems as operators attempted to connect it to the main grid in March 2013. Although sanctions pose problems for many developed nations wanting to invest in Iran, the country still stands to benefit from investment from its neighbours, such as India, and greater development of its renewables generation capacity .The country also stands to gain from the power and gas import requirements of India and Pakistan.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Savoury Spreads category in United Kingdom, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Syrups and Spreads sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

Ukraine's dependence on Russia for gas is a problem, as it exposes the country to import volatility and ongoing price disputes, which have been exacerbated by the government's power price subsidies. Domestic sources cannot fuel all gas-fired generation, so Ukraine wishes to boost its nuclear and renewables capacity. Investment is unlikely to reach the required level, while sales prices for power are low, although the IMF is forcing through tariff increases.

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The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Chilled Noodles category in United Kingdom, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Pasta and Noodles sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

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The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Nail Make-up category in Belgium, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels andlatest industry news.

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The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Nail Make-up category in Finland, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

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BMI's Q213 South Africa Real Estate report examines the commercial office, retail, industrial and construction segments throughout the country in the context of an industry in the midst of a protracted construction lull, following years of double-digit growth.

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The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Women's Disposable Razors and Blades category in Canada, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Feminine Hygiene sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

MidAmerican Renewables, LLC, a leading renewable energy company, through its subsidiary, MidAmerican Solar, has completed the acquisition of the Antelope Valley Solar Power project (AVSP) in California, US, from SunPower Corporation for a purchase consideration ranging between $2 billion to $2.5billion. SunPower Corporation is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing and selling solar power products and has permission to install this project in Kern and Los Angeles with a nameplate capacity for the project of about 579 Megawatts (MW). The acquisition of the mega-solar project was completed on January 2, 2013. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the solar project is expected to offset more than 775,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

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The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Unisex Fragrances category in Argentina, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Fragrances sector.