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<description>Food and Beverage market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>From No's and Low's to Positive Eating: Weight Management Trends in the U.S.</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Dieting, that American pastime that nearly all adults and many children and adolescents have tried at one time or another has lost its luster in recent years.  Experts describe the decline as being the result of years of fad diets that simply haven&rsquo;t worked.   This notion that fad diets don&rsquo;t work and more importantly  can&rsquo;t work  is supported by impressive and relatively recent science focused in the areas of genetics and hormones.  There are still many unanswered questions, but a new picture of how weight regulation works is emerging and it has little to do with will power and more to do with lucky genes.  Packaged Facts believes that consumers are beginning to embrace the idea of setting a realistic target weight and adopting a healthy diet along with moderate exercise in lieu of unrealistic weight targets and fad diets.  Food is to be ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Although the economic recession has clearly affected the U.S. tea market, slowing previously double-digit sales growth in the pricier RTD segment while slightly lifting sales in the more affordable bags/loose tea segment, tea&rsquo;s appeal as an &ldquo;affordable luxury&rdquo; and its compelling image as a healthy product have kept sales in the black when many other CPG categories have seen declines.  Moreover, considering the 2005-2009 period overall, sales have done well, and as the economic picture brightens the recession may turn out to have a silver lining in that it has compelled tea marketers to innovate along value-added lines likely to continue to resonate well with consumers in the years ahead.  
Market thrusts examined in the report include exotic superfruit flavors; hybrid products designed to compete with other beverage categories including bottled waters, energy drinks and sodas; new RTD spins on green tea that promise to mainstream this tea ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Emerging Global Cuisines: Culinary Trend Mapping Report</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Weight Reduction Services</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US weight reduction services industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of almost $2 billion. Major companies include Weight Watchers, Nestl&eacute;'s Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, and the online-only eDiets. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 80 percent of industry revenue and the four largest, for 60 percent.  The industry doesn't include companies that provide primarily medical or surgical weight reduction, or those that operate physical fitness facilities, health resorts, or spas.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Consumers' excess weight, personal income, and leisure time drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing, customer acquisition and retention, and efficient operations. Large companies have advantages of scale in marketing, infrastructure, and partnerships. Small companies can compete effectively by offering individualized services or upscale facilities. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is under $50,000.   PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major product lines are program fees, food supplements, and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snack Foods Manufacturing</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US snack foods manufacturing industry includes about 400 companies with combined annual revenue of $23 billion. Major companies include PepsiCo's Frito-Lay, Kraft's Nabisco subsidiary, and Kellogg's Retail Snacks business. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for 75 percent of industry revenue.  The snack food manufacturing industry includes companies that make roasted nuts and nut mixes; potato, tortilla, and corn chips; popped popcorn; and peanut butter. This industry doesn't include companies that make cookies, candy, saltines, pies, or chocolate-covered snacks.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by consumer tastes and health considerations. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations, effective marketing, and a strong sales force. Large companies have advantages in raw material purchasing, manufacturing efficiencies, distribution, and marketing budgets. Small operations can compete effectively by self-distributing products, selling online, or marketing snacks as gift items. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is $500,000.  Snack food manufacturing ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Wine &amp; Spirit Producers Industry Report - Worldwide</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Global Wine & Spirit Producers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Wine & Spirit Producers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 400 Global Wine & Spirit Producers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial and statistical information for each Wine & Spirit Producer, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Wine &amp; Spirit Producers Industry Analysis - Eirope</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The European Wine & Spirit Producers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Wine & Spirit Producers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 300 European Wine & Spirit Producers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Drinks Manufacturers Report - Europe</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The European Drinks Manufacturing Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Drinks Manufacturing Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 European Drinks Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Top 100 Beverage Manufacturers Analysis</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Global Top 100 Beverage Manufacturers Industry Report. Plimsoll Plublishing Ltd. This report looks at the top 100 Beverage Manufacturers in the globe. A financial analysis of each company is provided, together with a market analysis based on the companies ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fruit &amp; Vegetable Wholesalers Report - Worldwide</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Global Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Drinks Manufacturers Report - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11453.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Drinks Manufacturing Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Drinks Manufacturing Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Drinks Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fish Wholesalers Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11454.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Fish Wholesalers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Fish Wholesalers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 600 European Fish Wholesalers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fruit &amp; Vegetable Wholesalers Report - Europe</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11457.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 500 European Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Produce Packaging</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US produce packaging for the years 2003 to 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include product and application segmentation, fresh produce industry trends, technology overview, environmental and regulatory considerations, product development, market environment, product and application forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Product segments include corrugated boxes, bags and liners, plastic containers and other produce packaging; application segments cover vegetables, fruit and salad.  This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Refined Soy Products</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US refined soy products and markets for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, product and market segmentation, environmental and regulatory considerations, soybean processing and trade, research and development, market environment, product and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Product segments include soybean oil, chemicals, protein products and other soy products; market segments cover food and beverage, biodiesel and other markets.  This 21 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Company Financials: Orkla ASA</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56419.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.   Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   Orkla provides a range of goods and services including branded consumer goods, specialty materials, and financial investments. The company has operations in Europe, America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment of the company&rsquo;s performance for five year adjusted financial data along with key ratios ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Company Financials: San Miguel Corporation</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56424.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.    Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   San Miguel Corporation (San Miguel) is a Philippines-based food, beverage and packaging company. It is headquartered in Manila, the Philippines and employs about 15,344 people.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment of the company&rsquo;s performance for five year adjusted financial data along with key ratios and market capitalization   Please note:   this is delivered as a Zip ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Company Financials: Saputo, Inc.</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56425.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.    Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   Saputo is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of dairy products that includes milk, cream, sour cream, yogurt and cottage cheese. Its line of products ranges from mozzarella to cheddar cheeses including fine cheeses, specialty cheeses and string cheeses. It is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment of the company&rsquo;s performance for ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Company Financials: The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56422.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.    Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is the world's largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola (PepsiCo) beverages. The company's products are sold under well known brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and other brands. It is headquartered in Somers, New York and employs about 66,800 people.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment of the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Company Financials: Nash-Finch Company</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56420.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.    Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   Nash-Finch Company (Nash-Finch) is one of the leading food distribution and retail companies in the US. The company serves independent retailers and military commissaries in 36 states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Azores and Egypt. It is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota and employs about 7,410 people.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Egypt Food and Drink Report Q4 2009</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[With a population nearing 80mn, Egypt can rightfully claim to be the Middle East region&rsquo;s mostpromising fast-moving consumer goods market, not least when it comes to the unsaturated soft drinksindustry and its emerging mass grocery retail (MGR) industry. Unmoved in fifth position in BMI&rsquo;sregional Food & Drink Business Environment Ratings table for Q409, Egypt remains arguably the mostintriguing Middle Eastern market as discussed in BMI&rsquo;s recently published Egypt Food & Drink Reportfor Q409.  The most significant development this quarter was undoubtedly the report by the France-basedpublication La Lettre de l'Expansion that French grocery retail behemoth Carrefour was planning todevelop a footprint of 17 hypermarkets and 70 supermarkets over the next five years in partnership withits Middle East affiliate Majid Al Futtaim Group (MAF).  Should the report be substantiated, BMI believes it could kick start the formalisation of Egypt&rsquo;s MGRindustry. Informal vendors currently make up about 70% of grocery sales. We believe there ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Relaxation Drinks Case Study: providing an antidote to stress with an anti-energy drinks offering</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56704.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   This case study on relaxation beverages forms part of Datamonitor's case studies series, which explores business practices across a variety of disciplines and business sectors. It looks at the potential of the sector and at two key players Drank and Slow Cow, to see how the small but growing sector has been influenced by energy drinks and seeks to make its own mark on the functional drinks market.   Reasons to Purchase   Gain insight into the methods used by important industry players to give them a competitive edge  Identify specific areas for operational improvements  Capitalize on the knowledge of experienced companies when entering a new niche or ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Product Alert - October 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56706.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Product Alert provides you with industry updates, key information on recent product releases, noteworthy trends, and other significant news.   Scope   Geographic coverage: global.  Category coverage: food, drinks, personal care and household products.   Highlights   A chocolate product that is designed to clear acne is among the innovative products listed in this month's roundup of novel new food launches. The product, launched in the US, turns the assumption that chocolate causes spots on its head.   Reasons to Purchase   Assess product innovation trends in your market.  Learn from successful new product ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Confectionery - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56754.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Datamonitor's Confectionery - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Confectionery industry in each of the G8 (United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia and Japan) countries. The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.   Scope of the Report       Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation    Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies   Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards    Compares data from the US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Russia and Japan, alongside individual chapters on each country. .    Includes a five-year forecast of the industry   Highlights   The G8 Confectionery market grew by 2.6% between ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>France Food and Drink Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8480.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[BMI has revised upwards its 2009 and 2010 growth forecasts for France on the back of preliminaryQ209 data. Most impressive was the resilience of the consumer (where private consumption rose by0.3% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q), up from 0.2% in Q109), combined with a dramatic turnaround inexports (from -7.1% q-o-q in Q1 to 1.0%). Our 2009 real GDP growth forecast now stands at -2.6%(previously -3.0%), while the 2010 projection is 0.5% (previously 0.0%).  However, the country&rsquo;s food and drink operators have not emerged unscathed. During the quarter,France's fourth-largest Champagne house Laurent-Perrier reported a 45% drop in net profits for the12 months to the end of March on the back of a 27% decline in revenues to EUR181mn (US$257mn).The fall is in line with a widespread decline in demand for France's alcohol exports. Trade bodyF&eacute;d&eacute;ration des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS) has announced that wine and spirit exportsfell by 30% in the first quarter ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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