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Herbal health brand BuchuLife outlines the range of bioflavonoids contained in its buchu products and their effectiveness as natural health remedies for a range of ailments.

Producers of the successful off Broadway play about male dancers "Stripped" have announced that they will now be offering group discounts for girls' night out events. This means that more ladies can now enjoy the show at lower ticket prices. Lady groups looking to experience the show, which has been a runaway success, are encouraged to call to receive tickets to the show at discounted prices.

The Romania Insurance Report considers the prospects for both life and non-life insurers in that country. The latest data from the regulator and the insurers' trade association confirm that non-life premiums contracted quite sharply during 2011. The general problem was the overall softness of the economy. In particular, the slump in premiums for motor-related lines - both compulsory motorists' third-party liability (CMTPL) and voluntary motor (CASCO) insurance - has been much larger than the growth in other lines (such as fire and all risks insurance). The insurers have suffered from the downturn in the number of cars being sold and leased. Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), whose subsidiaries account for about 29% of the non-life segment, suffered operating losses in Romania in 2011: this was in part due to a surge in motor-related claims. VIG is in the process of merging two of its non-life subsidiaries. It has introduced a number of innovative products and services over the last year or so and is actively working to reduce costs. The limited information available as of May 2012, in relation to other insurance companies, suggests that fortunes last year were mixed.

GlobalData's report, Asia Pacific Polystyrene Industry Outlook to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Asia Pacific Polystyrene industry. The research presents major market trends affecting Polystyrene in the region. It provides capacity growth and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents market size, demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, and company shares of major Polystyrene producers in the region. The research also provides price trends and trade balance data. Supply and demand scenario for key countries within the region is also included in the report. Overall, the reports present a comprehensive analysis of the specific petrochemical in the region covering all the major parameters.

Overseas keys: With imports dominating the market, performance for US firms was muted

"Global Food and Beverage Survey 2012-2013: Demand, Budgets, and Key Markets for Innovative Technology" is a new report by Canadean that analyzes future expectations about the significance of new technology in the global food and beverage industry. The report provides readers with a definitive analysis of the industry outlook and explores the impact of innovative technologies on the growth of the global food and beverage industry. In addition, the report examines and analyzes the key growth markets for innovative technologies in 2012-2013, the use of intelligent packaging, technology spending activity, the use of nanotechnology, and technology transfer in the industry. Furthermore, this report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, and company type and size.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the infrastructure construction industry in Myanmar. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the infrastructure construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Infrastructure Construction in Myanmar to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the infrastructure construction industry in Myanmar. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Myanmar construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the industrial construction industry in Argentina. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the industrial construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Industrial Construction in Argentina to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the industrial construction industry in Argentina. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Argentine construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Advanced Cancer Therapeutics - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Advanced Cancer Therapeutics's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Energy Drinks in Japan by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers sugar-free and regular energy drinks and shots. Sugar-free energy drinks are negligible in Japan and are included in regular energy drinks. Energy drinks are marketed with additives specifically designed to increase alertness. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer including vending machines. Market value is calculated at prices in retailers. Market size for Energy Drinks in Japan is given in %, JPY, USD and litres with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Japan. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

ICD Research's "The Belgian Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness and Emerging Opportunities to 2016: Market Profile" is an essential source of information covering the market attractiveness and emerging opportunities of the defense industry in Belgium

This report is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Tequila & Mezcal market in Emerging Asia. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Tequila & Mezcal market in Emerging Asia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new players that are considering entering the market.

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Re-evaluating Pharmaceutical Pipelines - Emerging Markets, Biologics and Orphan Drugs to Shape Future Decision Making", which examines the key issues influencing the re-evaluation of pharmaceutical pipelines due to changes in the economic environment, the emergence of new markets, M&A and partnering activity, and recent advances in science and technology. It discusses the strategies the industry has adopted to address both internal and external challenges through open innovation, strategic acquisitions, partnerships and licensing deals.

This report is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Spirits market in BRIC. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Spirits market in BRIC. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new players that are considering entering the market.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "General Anxiety Disorder Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the General Anxiety Disorder/Impaired Glucose Toleranceclinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on General Anxiety Disorder/Impaired Glucose Tolerance. 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 General Anxiety Disorder/Impaired Glucose Tolerance. 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.

Soft drinks packaging experienced a 5% growth in 2011, to reach 19.8 billion packaging units. This was largely driven by the increasing availability of healthy options in soft drinks towards the end of the review period, riding perfectly on the increasing trends towards health and wellness.

Since their country joined the eurozone, Slovakian consumers have driven increased demand for a wide range of now affordable products and services. However, while per capita disposable incomes have increased spending has been stifled somewhat by the belt-tightening caused by the recent economic downturn. Regardless, while consumer confidence has traditionally been low in Slovakia many consumers are now seeing a brighter future despite the travails of the eurozone crisis.

The bath and shower category grew by 4% in current value terms in 2011 to reach C$911 million. This result compares favourably with the review period current value CAGR of 3%. In 2011, unit prices grew by an average of 3% indicating that a portion of the value growth was the result of price increases. Decreases in volumes (most subcategories of bath and shower registered negative or level volumes, with the exception of body wash/shower gel and liquid soap) were partly driven by current economic...

Greek consumers cut down on spending of many products, including accessories. Accessories are considered necessary products since they have the ability to transform a person's appearance and are cheaper than the overall apparel industry. However, the tough economic situation lead to double-digit decline for clothing accessories at the end of the review period.

Grocery retailers in Bulgaria focuses mainly on hypermarkets and supermarkets. During 2011, the major developments in grocery retailers were the expansion of multinational chained hypermarkets such as Kaufland and Billa and the entry of new multinational players such as Carrefour and Lidl, each of which quickly opened a number of outlets in all major Bulgarian cities. Having already saturated demand in Sofia and Bulgaria's two other major cities Varna and Plovdiv, Bulgaria's leading grocery...

Domestic brands such as Gingersnaps, SM Kids and Bench Tweeners continued to gain popularity in 2011 due to their promptness in adapting the latest international fashion trends, while taking into consideration the local climate to ensure the wearability of their products. Furthermore, the affordability of these home-grown labels, in comparison to international brands, make it more appealing to purchase as children quickly outgrow their clothes.

Traditionally, bleach was used for multiple purposes to clean bathroom and kitchen surfaces, to disinfect fruit and vegetables (by adding small amounts to water before washing them) and to remove stains of white clothes. Over the review period and due to the wider availability of specific products, consumers shifted to these options. However, this did not limit bleach's growth because this product is strongly positioned as an effective disinfectant which coupled with its affordable prices; make...

Herbal/traditional products in Greece is a consumer health category which seems to be caught between two opposing developments. On the one hand, the current health and wellness trend, which is evident across a wide range of fmcg industries including packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks, continues to benefit herbal/traditional health products. Herbal/traditional products are seen as a safer and more natural way of treating minor illnesses. On the other hand, the grim economic situation in...

In 2011, oral care sales bounced 15% after an almost analogical decline in 2010. As soon as consumer purchasing power stabilised, consumers restored their pre-crisis spending habits and returned to slightly more sophisticated oral care products once again. Oral care awareness among Latvians is increasing, and many people pay attention to preventing caries and other oral diseases rather than visiting dentists.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Plastic Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.