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Snack bars grew only fractionally in current value terms in 2012 and 2013. One of the reasons for the stagnation is the declining working population, which is the primary target group for snack bars. As a result, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, which is the leading player in snack bars, performed badly and negatively affected the entire category. The performances of the various subcategories showed sharp contrasts - while energy/nutrition bars showed 1% decline in both 2012 and 2013, breakfast...

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Computers and peripherals continued to generate strong retail volume and current value growth during 2013. Volume growth in computers and peripherals in 2013 was not as strong as the volume growth recorded in 2012, while current value growth accelerated in 2013. The majority of Moroccan consumers prefer to purchase their computers and peripherals second hand from unofficial retail channels, specifically the open markets selling computers and peripherals which exist in all Moroccan cities. One...

The US packaged food industry saw slightly higher current value growth in 2013 than in 2012 due to an increase in prices of dairy-based and wheat-based products. Pricing for milk was projected to increase in 2013 as prices of hay and soybean oil meal, used to feed cows, remained high early in the year. The average unit price of baked goods increased by 2% in 2013 due to the continued commodity cost increases that are common year-on-year. Demand for health and wellness offerings such as...

Missouri attorney Jeffrey M. Witt has been arrested under suspicion of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in New York City after disappearing from the St. Louis area in October of 2013. According to the indictment filed in federal court, Witt enlisted the help of a female client in order to fraudulently obtain a $100,000 line of credit against another woman’s house without her knowledge. Upon receiving the funds, Witt deposited $60,000 into his law firm’s account and used the money for his personal use. Stltoday.com reports that FBI agents arrested Witt at John F. Kennedy International Airport after he arrived on a flight from Istanbul, Turkey on Friday, March 7th.

Despite a slight slowdown in India's economy, bakeries continued to perform strongly driving sales of baked goods over 2013. Baked goods is set to register double-digit value growth of 10% in 2013. The growth of baked goods was driven mainly by the rapid expansion of modern retail outlets across the country. Increasing disposable income levels of consumers, rapid urbanisation, the need for convenience and lack of time in urban households helped drive demand for breads, cakes and pastries during...

"Fortified Wine Market in Georgia: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Fortified Wine market in Georgia.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Duodenal Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Duodenal Cancer clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Duodenal Cancer. 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 Duodenal Cancer. 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.

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 Fish and Fish 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.

Still in its infancy, the electrophysiology (EP) device market has seen significant adoption; as more physicians become experienced in diagnostic and ablation techniques, increasing numbers of hospitals purchase supportive equipment, device price-points fall, and efficacy improves. This continued growth is also driven by technological advancements including the emergence of next-generation ablation technologies, improvements in catheter diagnostics, and advancements in lab systems. Further, as imaging modalities improve, patients are exposed to less radiation than ever before, which will only further drive diagnostics.

In line with the economic recovery, the return of expatriates and the rising number of tourists have been driving growth within beer both on and off-trade. As a result, beer witnessed total volume and value growth across all areas. Premium lager and non-alcoholic beer remain the most popular areas with a combined total volume share of 97%.

Biscuits in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). 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 Kingdom biscuits market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

The Future of the Soy Products Market in Singapore to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Soy Products consumption trends in Singapore, historic and forecast Soy Products consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Soy Products market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. 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 Soy Products sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The pasta category in Chile is mature. Growth at the end of the review period was stimulated by the development of new segments offering added value, and with limited alternatives available. Chileans have adopted increasingly healthy lifestyles, preferring natural food and practicing sports, etc. The Chilean government has also been active in encouraging this change, particularly with regard to tackling child obesity. An entire campaign was developed by the government called Elige Vivir Sano...

The Future of the Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces Market in Romania to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces consumption trends in Romania, historic and forecast Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers & acquisitions. 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 Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the cards and payments industry in Sweden. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for debit card. 'Debit Cards Market in Sweden to 2017: Market Brief' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the cards and payments industry in Sweden. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Swedish cards and payments value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

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"Romania Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report", GlobalData's latest release, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Romania's upstream oil and gas sector. The report sets out in detail the licensing framework under which firms must operate in the industry, clearly defining factors affecting profitability and quantifying the state's take from hydrocarbon production. Considering political, economic and industry specific variables, the report also analyses future trends for Romania's upstream oil and gas investment climate.

The Future of the Wine Market in Argentina to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Wine consumption trends in Argentina, historic and forecast Wine consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Wine market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers & acquisitions. 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 Wine sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Belgium. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for liability insurance. "Liability Insurance in Belgium to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Belgium. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Belgian non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

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The Future of the Fragrances Market in Malaysia to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Fragrances consumption trends in Malaysia, historic and forecast Fragrances consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Fragrances market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. 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 Fragrances sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Smokeless tobacco products were not widely available in Saudi Arabia in 2012, and are unlikely to enter the market over the forecast period. Similar products are available, though they are not made of tobacco. Khat, sometimes spelled 'Qat' and Shamma were popular in the Jizan province early in the review period.

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 Appliances for Measuring, Navigating and Testing 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.

Manufacturers are launching product variants to increase their ranges and differentiate their products from those of the competition. Supermarkets have rows of shelf space dedicated to a range of instant noodle brands in various flavours. There are multi-grain and whole wheat variants, spinach- and beet-infused offerings, curry, or masala or chicken tikka flavours. These products contain ginger, garlic, onions and chilli pepper, which transform the dish to suit the Indian palate, giving the...