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In 2013, consumer interest in bread, pastries and cakes continued to increase, especially among consumers in Indonesia's larger cities. This was largely propelled by a wider distribution network by manufacturers and rapid expansion of retail outlets, especially convenience stores throughout the nation as well as product development and innovations. These urban consumers are increasingly busy and therefore prefer to consume practical and convenient breakfast items and snacks between meals, which...

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Key trends observed in noodles in South Africa in 2013 included product innovation, packaging variants, promotional pricing and advertising. Noodles continued to see many innovations during the review period, which has led to the introduction of multiple flavours. Noodles manufacturers have developed new localised flavours that imitate local dishes that South African consumers are familiar with. Additionally, manufacturers such as Nestle have introduced healthier alternatives, such as noodles...

In spite of the improvement in the Belarus economy in 2013, economical consumption remained the key trend in carbonates in 2013. In the economic conditions of 2013 the purchasing power of the majority of consumers in Belarus remained relatively low, while unit prices increased due to the weakness of the national currency. As a result, consumers had less disposable income to spend and gave priority to cheaper brands and products. In these conditions consumers remained cautious in their spending,...

In 2013 surface care increased by 8% in current value terms; this was higher than the 6% growth in 2012. This difference came mainly due to the effect of inflationary pressures, which generated an impact on prices and thus on value sales. Nevertheless, when comparing volume growth, growth was also seen in all surface care categories, although a little lower than in the previous year. This was generated by the economic slowdown in the country in 2013, which made households continue to consume...

On 1 February 2013 the Brazilian government began to gradually increase IPI (Tax on Industrialised Products) on fridges, fridge-freezers and freezers, from 5% to 7.5%. The category was supposed to return to its original tax of 15% on 1 July, but the government once again postponed the measure, increasing the IPI from 7.5% to 8.5% at the end of December.

In 2013, consumers opted for the purchase of spreads perceived as more natural, healthier and eco-friendly, such as honey, jams and organic products while they shunned products such as chocolate and other alternative products-based spreads. Sales of such products also benefited from investment by manufacturers in new product development. To stimulate sales, spreads players brought out new references targeting specific segments of consumers, such as children, and extended their range of...

The card payments channel recorded healthy growth in value and volume terms during the review period. In terms of the number of cards in circulation, the channel increased from 11.7 million cards in 2009 to 13.5 million in 2013, at a review-period CAGR of 3.68%. The debit cards category dominated the channel with the highest channel share of 49.6% in 2013. It also registered the highest review-period CAGR of 5.02%. In terms of transaction value, the card payments channel posted a review-period CAGR of 6.03%, increasing from DKK347.1 billion (US$64.7 billion) in 2009 to DKK438.7 billion (US$77.7 billion) in 2013. The channel is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 3.42%, increasing from DKK459.2 billion (US$82.5 billion) in 2014 to DKK525.4 billion (US$97.1 billion) in 2018. Mobile payments (m-payments) registered an exponential review-period CAGR of 125.43% and electronic commerce (e-commerce) posted a review-period CAGR of 17.94%. M-commerce and e-commerce are expected to post respective forecast-period CAGRs of 36.32% and 17.39%. Outbound travel spending among the retail and corporate segments increased during the review period, at a CAGR of 4.73%, and is anticipated to increase further over the forecast period at a CAGR of 4.39%, fuelling the growth of travel cards.

Canadean's, "Juice Market in MENA to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Juice consumption in MENA. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Juice market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

Commercial opportunities in Myanmar's healthcare sector are mainly derived from its large unmet medical needs and underinvestment. However, we maintain that significant improvements are required if Myanmar is to realise its ambitious public health insurance scheme. In addition, political uncertainties from the upcoming election in 2015 may also deter investors over the short term.

The Japanese retailing industry performed well during 2013 as the country benefited from the policies which constitute 'Abenomics', which refers to the current Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic approach. This boosted consumer motivation for spending on various types of goods. With the value of Japanese share markets rising, consumer confidence is increasing and this stimulated consumption throughout 2013. While there are not yet any conclusions as to whether the economic policies...

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The health and wellness trend is having a massive impact on concentrates in Norway, with reduced-sugar and sugar-free liquid concentrates increasingly becoming the norm. Standard or sugary brands are showing clear signs of declining sales while alternatives with a reduced-sugar content such as Fun Light and newly launched ZERoh! are booming. According to a recent survey conducted by the health authorities in Norway, 78% of surveyed Norwegians were aiming to reduce their daily sugar intake. The...

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Consumer preferences keep moving towards beverages that are perceived as healthy and functional, prompting manufacturers to increase their variety of RTD teas, using different types of tea such as black, white, green and red whilst adding functional ingredients (vitamins, extracts, botanicals) that enhance the most popular benefits of tea such as antioxidant, calming, energy, slimming and mental acuteness. The combination of lighter flavour (less sweet), low-calorie formulation, popular and...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction market in Russia. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Russia. "Russia Commercial Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction market in Russia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Russia construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Saudi Arabia is home to one of the largest young populations in the Middle East. Almost 30% of the population is between 0 and14 years of age while 66% of the population is aged between 15 and 64, with most under the age of 40. Owing to high crude birth rates, the country has seen a consistent increase in a thriving young population. This has been a positive trend for some categories, one of which is baked goods. The target consumer group for some products, such as pastries and cakes, is young...

2012 and 2013 proved to be a turbulent year for South Africa with the country reflecting mediocre economic growth; this owed mainly to labour market volatility, particularly in the mining sector, coupled with the euro crisis. The country witnessed minimal expansion in exports and a slowdown in consumer demand. Chronic high unemployment, poverty and income inequality continue to plague the nation. However, despite the challenging macroeconomic climate, the market for consumer appliances...

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Given the adoption of modern lifestyles and the deeper level of segmentation observed within retailing in Costa Rica, locals continue looking for the best value offers for their regular grocery shopping needs, often being willing to combine different channels and formats, depending on the consumption occasion and the value they receive from visiting specific outlets. As a result, modern grocery retailers continued to gain momentum in Costa Rica, particularly in the case of convenience stores...

The uncertain economic climate did little to affect the value and volume growth of overall soup, especially canned/preserved soup. The predicted marginally lower value growth of overall soup in 2013 can be due to the wide selection of food options for consumers to choose from. These range from pasta to ready meals which see consumers trying out different varieties of food. However, the impact on overall soup is only marginal as there are a loyal group of consumers who would prefer to eat soup...

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Gabon: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Gabon.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the travel and tourism industry in Egypt. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for airlines. ''Airlines in Egypt to 2018: Market Databook'' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the travel and tourism industry in Egypt. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Egyptian travel and tourism value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.