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Premiumisation and popularisation of craft beer were the key trends within the beer category in 2013. An improved purchasing power led consumers to strengthen their habit of buying less but more qualitative wine. Small manufacturers of craft beer have shown double-digit sales growth rates during recent years, and market leaders have also responded by launching premium brands, often coming in limited edition volumes, which they try to position as craft beer.

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Pasta in Belgium by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all pasta consumption including fresh, dry, frozen, canned and other. Market size comprises sales through all retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Pasta in Belgium is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Belgium. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Wine & Sparkling Wines in Poland by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers red, rose and white wines & sparkling wines. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food industry) sales. Market size for Wine & Sparkling Wines in Poland is given in PLN and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Poland. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Despite the considerable drop in overall consumer consumption and confidence, affecting the overall retailing panorama, internet retailing is surging forward as one of the most vibrant distribution channels. Consumers are abandoning their apprehensions regarding the security of online transactions, whilst embracing the convenience and efficiency that internet retailing offers. In terms of efficiency, consumers can make better informed purchasing decisions by evaluating and comparing products comfortably, enabling them to more precisely satisfy their needs. In terms of convenience, consumers are not limited by store opening hours, can avoid long queues, and can get products sent to their doorstep.

Fish & Seafood Market in Equatorial Guinea: Databook to 2017 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Fish & Seafood market in Equatorial Guinea.

Sales of chilled processed food remained very limited at the end of the review period but started to show very good potential in recent years. One of the reasons behind this low base was lack of awareness among consumers which limits chilled processed food to basic products like sausages and kielbasa. However, with the fast urbanisation trend and strong demand from the young population for cool and fast meals, this category started to grow at a rapid rate. Overall, chilled processed food recorded retail volume growth of 5% in 2013, which is slightly higher than the review period CAGR of 4% and shows steady growth of this category.

The performance of starchy roots continues to be determined primarily by that of potatoes, which dominate the category. The potatoes category continued to lose some ground as a result of the popularity of alternative carbohydrate options, such as rice and pasta. However, the main problems for the potatoes category in 2013 were higher wholesale and retail prices in the first half of the year, as a result of a poor harvest, and increasing competition from lower-priced tinned potatoes.

Fish & Seafood Market in Curacao: Databook to 2017 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Fish & Seafood market in Curacao.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Sugar in India by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all cane and beet sugar. Market size comprises sales through all retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Sugar in India is given in tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for India. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Containers & Packaging in Italy industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). 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 Italy containers & packaging market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Hotels & Motels in Sweden industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). 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 Sweden hotels & motels market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

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Medium & Heavy Trucks in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). 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 Germany medium & heavy trucks market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Saudi Arabia's hot weather conditions result in a large insect population in the country throughout the year, while a higher number of insects seek the shade of buildings and thus enter homes during hot spells. Jeddah in particular has a problem with mosquitoes and many harmful insects. In 2012, the city signed two contracts worth SR135 million to deploy 741 workers in 179 vehicles to fight mosquitoes.

Wine & Sparkling Wines in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers red, rose and white wines & sparkling wines. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food industry) sales. Market size for Wine & Sparkling Wines in UK is given in GBP and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

The continual growing trend of ageing population supported the growth of AFH incontinence products to reach a volume increase of 4% and a current value growth of 6%. In 2012 government measures restricted the growth of incontinence products, meaning a slow-down of the growing pace in the near future.

The Strategic Defence Intelligence Global Top 10 Homeland Security Contractors: Company Guide is a crucial resource for anyone looking to gain information on the top companies in the global homeland security industry. Detailed company profile and SWOT analysis information is provided for all the leading companies who are ranked in order by total annual revenues generated.

Iranian sugar confectionery has been a combination of modern and traditional sugar products. Previously, only limited types of modern sugar confectionery, like standard mints and toffees, were popular in Iran but with the expansion of the activities of key suppliers like Dadash Baradar Co, other categories could also find considerable volume sales. The main consumption method of sugar is still sugarloaf which is divided by hand into irregular sugar cubes and is sold in bulk to be used especially with tea (Iranian consumers usually use sugar cubes rather than granulated sugar).

Despite the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact over two decades ago, Russia remains an important international actor both in the Eurasian region and in the world at large. The country retains some of the world's biggest armed forces, and has its largest nuclear arsenal.

Summary The Quarter Beverage Tracker: Austria report published by Canadean, is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry developments in the Austria beverage market. Providing detailed analysis, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by the industry

Local players are increasing participation in highly fragmented apparel accessories in Venezuela due to the creative options from artisanal designers. Also, strong restrictions in imports and lack of foreign currency have created an option for the development of small local markets with an authentic model.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Affibody AB - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Affibody AB's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Sports Drinks in Sweden by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers liquid and powdered sports drinks. Sports drinks are designed to replace energy and minerals lost during exercise. 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 Sports Drinks in Sweden is given in SEK and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Sweden. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.