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Categories such as RTD coffee, RTD tea and sports and energy drinks are increasing sales both in value and volume terms. Some of the categories are developing from relatively small bases, so the overall impact on the market is not as strong as that in more mature categories. The novelty of those products and growing demand from consumers in other soft drinks categories, coupled with increasing focus on the health and wellness trend, fuels sales of these particular categories.

Biscuits in Serbia remains in the middle of its recovery phase after several difficult years which were marred by the economic crisis. The first signs of recovery in demand for biscuits appeared in late 2011, leading to a 1% volume increase over the course of the year. Solid volume growth was recorded in 2012 as volume sales increased by 3%. In addition, the activities of the category's leading biscuits producers were also more visible as a higher number of new product launches and more...

With the development of internet technologies there has been an increasing number of internet users, which rose from 180,000 in 2005 to 1.7 million in 2012, according to the Georgian National Communications Commission. As such this has led to an increase in internet retailing. Accordingly, if at the beginning of the review period the share of internet retailing in general non-store sales was 28%, by 2012 this had risen to 40% and is still rising. As internet retailing is likely to catch up and...

The possession rate for dishwashers in France remained relatively low at 54% in 2012, indicating that there is strong growth potential in the category. Paradoxically, however, retail volume sales of dishwashers did not increase significantly during the review period even as the average unit price in the category declined continuously, falling by 13% over the course of the review period. The main reason is likely to be that dishwashers are generally deemed to be less of a necessity and a much...

Tissue and hygiene in Croatia has posted negative growth since 2010, in current value terms. The unfavourable economic atmosphere with disposable household income getting lower instead of recovering has contributed to the general trend of frugality and saving across both tissue and hygiene products. Besides trading down to economy brands, consumers have also reduced their consumption of tissue and hygiene products, which is visible in a significant drop in volume sales.

Oral care registered current value sales growth of 12% in 2012. Stable demand was due to the perception that oral care is an essential product type by the overwhelming majority of consumers. However, the need to save money resulted in more rational purchasing and in consumption patterns. Consumers tended to have a limited number of essential items and even skip some additional products such as mouthwashes/dental rinses and mouth fresheners. A highly competitive environment forced manufacturers...

Cards (pre-loaded cards) under the government's poverty alleviation scheme (BISP) to make flood relief payments in 2011. Despite numerous challenges such as flooding, the global economic slowdown and weak capital inflow, Pakistan's economy performed relatively well, with GDP growing from 3.0% in 2011 to 3.7% in 2012. The agricultural and manufacturing sectors drove this growth while deceleration was registered in the services sector. Inflation declined from 13.7% in 2011 to 11% in 2012 due to the protracted energy crisis, weak fiscal fundamentals and a decrease in private investment expenditure. Consequently, Pakistan's GDP is forecast to stabilize at 3.5% in 2013.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction industry in Ireland. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Construction in Ireland to 2017: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in Ireland. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Ireland construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Romanian insurance industry registered a decline in terms of gross written premium during the review period due to reduced corporate spending on insurance policies, the closure of numerous businesses, and a slowdown in bank lending activity. The decline was further aggravated by the turbulent economic conditions in the country and the EU debt crisis. The Romanian insurance industry remains underdeveloped compared with Western European countries, and the low level of penetration reflects a potential opportunity for global insurers, especially given the country's liberal polices relating to private participation. The Romanian insurance industry is predominantly composed of multinational insurers, with just a small proportion of revenue generated by domestic companies.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Francisella Tularensis Infections - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Francisella Tularensis Infections, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Francisella Tularensis Infections. Francisella Tularensis Infections - 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.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Staphylococcus Aureus Infections - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Staphylococcus Aureus Infections, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Staphylococcus Aureus Infections. Staphylococcus Aureus Infections - 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.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Healthpoint Biotherapeutics - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the Healthpoint Biotherapeutics's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "MedImmune, LLC - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the MedImmune, LLC's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Chocolate Market in Asia-Pacific: Market Guide to 2017", provides detailed, analytical and well-presented information on Chocolate consumption trends in Asia-Pacific. This incisive market research report from consumer trend experts Canadean presents historic and forecast consumption volumes and values, segmented by brand share, distribution channel, category and geography. Both established and developing companies in the Chocolate industry will be able to use the report to determine the market dynamics at work in the sector, as well as to identify which geographies and segments will show growth in coming years.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Smoking Cessation - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Smoking Cessation, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Smoking Cessation. Smoking Cessation - 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.

Retailing in Turkey by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers sales to consumers through all retailers including direct from suppliers. Market value is at total sales including sales tax via stores and directly. Market size for Retailing in Turkey is given in TRY with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Turkey. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Metastatic Prostate Cancer - 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.

Deodorants in Norway by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers aerosols, pumps, roll-ons, sticks, creams/gels and body spray deodorants for men and women. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer and selective outlets. Market size for Deodorants in Norway is given in NOK with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Norway. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

- The Packaging of Retail Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Peru, 2007 to 2017is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail(i.e. off-trade) non-alcoholic drinks packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

The Future of the Prepared Meals Market in Singapore to 2017 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Prepared Meals consumption trends in Singapore, historic and forecast Prepared Meals 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 Prepared Meals sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

- The Packaging of Retail Alcoholic Drinks in South Africa, 2007 to 2017 is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market. - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail(i.e. off-trade) alcoholic drinks packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type and outer information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods. - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas.

Published by Canadean, Country Beverage Forecasts provide consumption trends (1999 to 2011 actual, 2012 provisional plus 2013 to 2018 forecasts) for key beverage categories.

This report presents the findings from a survey of 52 Austrian enterprises regarding their approach to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) procurement. The survey investigates the way that Austrian enterprises like to purchase technology, as well as the major IT and business objectives influencing their IT investment strategies.

Published by Canadean, Country Beverage Forecasts provide consumption trends (1999 to 2011 actual, 2012 provisional plus 2013 to 2018 forecasts) for key beverage categories.