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Consumers faced a sharp increase in the cost of living in 2011 over the previous year. Electricity, fuel, food and public transport costs all became more expensive, while there were also increases in rates and taxes in many areas and increases in water charges. These shifts represented a continuation of trends seen throughout the review period, with many consumers thus struggling to make ends meet. The impact of higher living costs was meanwhile further exacerbated by a rise in unemployment...

Baked goods is dominated by bread, which accounted for a 98% share of total volume sales in 2012, followed by pastries and cakes. This share breakdown is explained by social and traditional factors. The unpopularity of packaged cakes and pastries is grounded in the highly developed tradition of home baking. On the other hand, packaged bread is popular as a supplementary food, but also due to the deep 'bread' culture in the country.

The 3% volume growth and 8% value growth recorded in frozen processed food in Bosnia-Herzegovina during 2012 represented a superior performance to the volume CAGR of 2% and the current value CAGR of 6% recorded in the category over the entire review period. This acceleration of growth towards the end of the review period was due to the continuous expansion in the range of frozen processed food brands available in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Bosnia's increasingly health-conscious consumers generally...

Convenience was a key driver of sales in packaged food in 2012. Pasta demonstrated strong growth, along with noodles and ready meals. The popularity of pasta increased especially amongst the younger generation and families. Unlike rice, pasta can be prepared quickly, and frozen pasta also gained popularity due to its reasonable price and convenience. However, baby food suffered from Japan's declining birth rate. After the Tohoku earthquake in 2011, concerns about radiation leakage and the...

Global Markets Direct's, 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

In 2011, 41.3 million people, equivalent to 7% of the total population in Latin America, were aged over 65. Falling birth, fertility and death rates are contributing towards the rise of the elderly population and increasing life expectancy in the region.Colombia's 65+ population increased by 5% in 2012, evidencing the need for specialised products for seniors, as they are more prone to medical conditions. According to medical specialists, in women, menopause may double the likelihood of...

Competition is getting tougher after acquisitions and investment by manufacturers in new product developments within canned/preserved food. Camil Alimentos made two important acquisitions in the category in the latter part of the review period. It acquired Femepe, owner of the Pescador, Alcyon and Navegantes brands, in May 2011, and Coqueiro from PepsiCo do Brasil in October 2011, to become the leading manufacturer in canned/preserved fish. Grupo M Cassab, which is present in homewares and...

In 2012, rising raw material costs continued to impact prices of sugar confectionery, driven mainly by the volatility of the price of sugar, which witnessed rises in recent years. Since the 2012-2013 season, which began in April 2012, the centre-south region of the country registered a decline of approximately 20% in its sugar crop which also contributed to the rise in final prices of such products to consumers.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia) - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia), complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia). Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia) - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Cirrhosis - Pipeline Review, H1 2013

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.

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In Peru, chained parapharmacies/drugstores represented the most successful format in health and beauty specialist retailers, its sales accounting for 55% share of overall sales in the category in 2012. These results can be explained by several reasons. Firstly, parapharmacies/drugstores continued to invest in expanding its outlets to be near to consumers. Secondly, strong competition determines that leading chains offer periodical discounts as well as extra services such as free medical...

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Other pet food remains a niche area in the United Arab Emirates, recording sales of just AED2 million in 2012. If pet ownership of dogs and cats is already low, other pets such as fish, birds, and small mammals and reptiles is even less common. Nevertheless, other pets can be convenient to keep and fit with the lifestyles of Emirati consumers and therefore recorded slow but steady growth during the review period.

Total volume sales of soft drinks in Slovenia declined by another percentage point in 2012 as the ongoing economic crisis drove down consumer purchasing power. This represents the same performance as the CAGR recorded over the review period. Many consumers continued to make cuts in their spending for non-essential products amongst which RTD tea, fruit/vegetable juice and carbonates suffered the most. Besides this, sales of bottled water were also hampered by increasing numbers of consumers...

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.

We remain optimistic about the longer-term commercial potential of Vietnam, a view based on factors such as the country's favourable demographic profile, with under-30s accounting for half of the total population, and the immaturity of the food, drink and mass grocery retail sectors. Additionally, urban consumers in particular are increasingly receptive to marketing and promotional initiatives, with premiumisation thus expected to remain one of the key drivers of consumer spending. Recent economic data have reinforced our bullish outlook for the Vietnamese economy to expand at a robust pace of 7.0% in 2013. Although we expect growth to be highly uneven at the industry level, with the banking and property sectors likely to experience a weak recovery, we do foresee a strong pickup in retail sector growth as pent-up domestic demand recovers.

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.

Following a year which BMI believes saw decreasing volumes in all freight modes but one, 2013 will signal a return to positive growth.

Deodorants in the United States industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2007-11, and forecast to 2016). 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 deodorants market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

India's state-run major ports continue to be the underperformers in the BRIC country's freight transport infrastructure, with volumes at many facilities struggling to grow. A case in point is the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest in terms of containers handled, which has seen a decrease in its box throughput as it continues to chase the elusive fourth terminal. We see strong growth potential in the air freight sector, however, as air freight and logistics companies look to capitalise on India's growing pharmaceuticals export market, though national carrier Air India will struggle to take on this mantle given its financial constraints.

BMI View: South Korea's Q412 real GDP growth came in at 0.4%, accelerating marginally from the previous quarter's print of 0.1%, but remaining below consensus estimates of 0.5%. Private consumption led growth this time, expanding 0.8% as investments and exports contracted 2.0% and 1.2%, respectively. This has put full-year growth at 2.0%, just a fraction above the 1.9% forecast we outlined back in January 2012 (see our online service, January 31 2012, 'Economy Set For Further Weakness Through 2012').

Suncare in Canada industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2007-2011, and forecast to 2016). 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 Canada suncare market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in Iran. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for travel insurance. 'Travel Insurance in Iran to 2016: Market Databook' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in Iran. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Iranian personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.