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"Fortified Wine in Belgium to 2016: Databook" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Fortified Wine category in Belgium. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the Fortified Wine market in Belgium. As such, it is an essential tool for companies active across the Belgium alcoholic drinks value chain and for new players considering entering the market.

"Global Food Industry Survey 2012-2013: Industry Dynamics, Market Trends and Opportunities, Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies" is a new report by Canadean that analyzes how global food manufacturer industry companies' procurement expenditure, business strategies, and practices are set to change in 2012-2013. This report provides data and analysis on category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges, and investment opportunities of leading purchase decision makers in the global food manufacturing industry. The report also identifies future growth of food manufacturers and suppliers, M&A, and e-procurement in the global food manufacturing industry. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors in the global food manufacturers' industry, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type, and size.

The Future of the Pasta and Noodles Market in India, to 2016 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Pasta and Noodles consumption trends in India, historic and forecast Pasta and Noodles 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 Pasta and Noodles sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years

The Future of the Meat Market in Italy, to 2016 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Meat consumption trends in Italy, 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

In 2011 purchasing power of Latvians stabilized after noticeable decline in 2009 and 2010, which allowed consumers to loosen their spending slightly and purchase also non-staple products more, such as e.g. air care. Popularization of more sophisticated product formats, such as concentrated sprays and gel air fresheners also had an upward pressure on unit price and, which in its turn positively impacted sector value sales.

Value sales of vitamins and dietary supplements rose by 1% in 2011. With rising health consciousness and an increasing number of middle aged and older consumers, both vitamins and dietary supplements saw positive growth in 2011. A proactive attitude has been observed among middle aged consumers towards anti-ageing and enthusiasm to enjoy life. In order to maintain their health and wellness, dietary supplements with anti-ageing claims, such as glucosamine, have sold well.

Clothing accessories enjoyed volume growth of 4% in 2011, owing much of its strength to lower price points than other apparel categories, a factor that was likely to spur retail spending. The post-recessionary consumer still looks to clothing accessories to quickly and comparatively cheaply update an outfit or wardrobe. As this is a highly gifted category as well as one ripe for impulse self-purchases.

Firms in this industry develop residential and non-residential building projects. This includes bringing together financial, technical and physical means to realise building projects for later sale.

Returning growth: Demand will be driven by stability in dairy prices and product innovation

Consumers are looking to express their individualistic values through the products and brands that they buy, either consciously or subconsciously. Consequently consumers are gravitating towards products and services that offer compelling image associations (e.g. sophisticated, ethical, or fun) that match their own ideal self-image and outlook on life.

This market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for cocoa and chocolate products in Portugal. The analysis provides essential market information for decision-makers including:

This market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for cement in Spain. The analysis provides essential market information for decision-makers

The level of activity in the Japanese construction industry declined during the review period (2006-2010) as a result of the saturation of key construction markets following a continuous decline in birth rates since the 1980s. This has caused Japan to have an aging and shrinking population whose needs are already effectively catered to and therefore have little demand for new construction, a situation which has resulted in the country's residential, institutional and commercial construction markets declining as a result of saturation. Furthermore, Japan's infrastructure construction market is struggling due to the fact that, as the country already has highly developed rail, road, air and port infrastructure networks, there is little demand for new facilities; while the country's industrial construction market is declining due to Japan's leading position as a manufacturing hub being threatened by emerging economies such as China and South Korea. Finally, the onset of the global financial crisis further exacerbated Japan's weak market conditions, leading the country's construction industry to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of X.XX% during the review period.

The written premium value of the Hungarian non-life insurance segment slightly declined during the review period. This decline was primarily due to a decline in new vehicle sales and regulatory changes. During the review period, natural disasters, such as floods in 2006 and 2010, caused large-scale loss of life and property damage; and, consequently, had a significant impact on the Hungarian non-life insurance segment. However, over the forecast period, the growth of the non-life insurance segment is expected to be driven by the development of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, coupled with an increase in customer awareness of property insurance that is expected to require innovative and customized non-life insurance products.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli. 'Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli - Pipeline Review, H1 2012' 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.

The Q312 update to BMI's Norway Telecommunications Report contains our latest forecasts for the mobile subscriber market and monthly blended ARPUs, as well as the fixed-line, broadband, internet and 3G markets through to 2016. We have adjusted our mobile subscriber forecast for Norway this quarter following slower growth in Q411 and Q112, as detailed in operator data. However, our other forecasts remain unchanged this quarter, as operator data have confirmed the continuation of the underlying trends that were the key assumptions in our previous forecasts.

The Indonesia Real Estate report examines the Commercial Office, Retail and Industrial segments in the context of a consistently strong performing market which, in spite of efforts to improve the business environment and continued investor interest, is slowing.

BMI's Germany Petrochemicals Report looks at the opportunities for sector growth at a time when the economic environment in Europe is increasingly hostile, with production prices having fallen and demand stagnating.

BMI View: With the push into emerging markets by pharmaceutical companies and the dangers of importing drugs into the Algerian market well documented, it makes sense that large multinational drugmakers would want to partner with local companies. High rates of foreign direct investment in the past year also indicate that the Deloitte Vision 2012 report on the viability of using Algeria as a hub for the production of biologics was a success, and its recommendations have been at least internalised by the Algerian government. However, interestingly it is European drugmakers that are making moves in the country, while the Deloitte report was supposed to assist US drugmakers entering the market.

Elevated oil prices, an increase in government spending and financial support from Saudi Arabia should help bolster growth though 2012. That said, a weak outlook for the domestic tourism and financial services sectors will ensure that a return to pre-crisis rates of real GDP growth remain off the cards in the near term. While we expect growth to rebound slightly 2012, we stress that the economy's medium-term outlook remains contingent upon a lasting solution being found to the current political crisis. Unfortunately, we maintain our relatively guarded outlook on the prospects that the government and opposition can come to some form of agreement in the near term. As a result, political risks will remain elevated for the foreseeable future. Major Forecast Changes We have revised our balance of payments forecasts on account of a likely moderation in oil prices and weaker services credits. The current account surplus is projected to narrow to 4.4% of GDP in 2012, down from 8.7% in 2011. Bahrain's net international investment position should remain strong, which will ensure that the country's sovereign wealth fund continues its expansion in acquiring overseas assets. Key Risks To Outlook S hould the government fail to address some of the protesters' main grievances, Bahrain's political crisis could rumble on for longer than expected, with risks of the opposition becoming radicalised increasing by the day. A marked drop in oil prices concomitant with a slowdown in growth in Europe, the US and China would pose a significant risk to the country's near-term growth outlook and likely lead to a marked deterioration to the country's balance of payments and fiscal dynamics. I t remains unclear what impact 2011's political crisis will have on Bahrain's long-term economic outlook. Should investors begin to reassess the costs of doing business in the country and begin relocating to Dubai or Doha, Bahrain's growth outlook would suffer accordingly.

Heating appliances showed an improved performance in 2011. Total volume and current value sales growth rates were up on 2010, and also much stronger than the CAGRs for the entire review period. This improvement was mainly due to an unusually cold winter in France, with much of the country experiencing heavy snow and some regions recording record low temperatures. At the same time, the category's improved performance also reflected an increase in demand for more sophisticated heating appliances...

The modest but positive performance of sports and energy drinks in 2011 was the result of lifestyle changes in Bucharest and other large cities, where average incomes are higher. However, it should be noted that growth within the area can mainly be attributed to the fact that sales are rising from a low base. In addition, energy drinks continue to account for the majority of sales within the area despite the emergence and acceptance of sports drinks in the last years of the review period.

Social Media Delivered, a startup social media company known for its annual company pie fight and fun work environment, is proud to be named one of the 2012 Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal. Based on employee surveys, the distinction as one of Dallas’ Best Places to Work ranks Social Media Delivered among the top echelon of North Texas companies.

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