The export volume of craft beer increased by 35.7% in 2014, representing 383,422 barrels and an estimated $99.7m, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for small and independent craft brewers. Brazil, South Korea, Thailand ...
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Lessons for food marketers as sugar consumption in UK tumbles As the health debate surrounding sugar continues, food marketers are reviewing their product formulation and marketing strategies. Nearly half (46 per cent) of UK ...
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Bolstered by a £28.5m investment, Alpro, a European pioneer of soya-based drinks and food products, launched the first phase of its Burton Latimer production facility’s new extension, creating 35 new jobs while doubling ...
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LED lighting markets in Europe, the US and Japan have gradually matured, and China is also entering a period of intense competition over pricing and scale. With the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, LED vendors' attention on ...
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The total laser market will grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2013 through to 2019, bolstered by a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in display and lightshow laser revenue, according to market research firm Strategies Unlimited's ...
Half of consumers around the world say they are actively trying to lose weight, and 75 per cent of them plan to achieve that goal by changing their diet, according to market research organisation Nielsen. However, sales of both ...
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Flavors producer McCormick has agreed to acquire 100% of Italy-based spice producer Drogheria & Alimentari (D&A) for around €85m (($97m). The company has signed an agreement to this effect which is expected to be closed in May ...
Driven mainly by a stronger demand in the Americas, sales in the fourth quarter of 2014 recovered and rose by 6.3 per cent from the year ago quarter, at sports goods and apparel marketer Puma. “In comparison with fourth quarter of ...
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Quarterly solar photovoltaic (PV) module revenues (excluding processing service revenues) by the 20 leading global suppliers increased to US$5.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to IHS. Quarterly module revenues of the 20 ...
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The U.S. trade deficit in December jumped to the highest level in more than two years as exports fell and Americans bought a record amount of imports — a potentially worrisome development that could weigh on overall economic growth. ...
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Australia saw a rise of 1.9 per cent in both the volume and value of wine exports in 2014, according to the latest Wine Export Approval Report, released by the Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA). Premium wine segments saw ...
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Adidas Group reported its sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland set a record in 2014. Adidas achieved total sales of €1 billion in these three markets in 2014 more than ever before in the company's history. In Germany, the ...
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Revenue for gallium nitride (GaN) RF devices in both military and commercial applications will grow at a compound average annual growth rate (CAAGR) of more than 20% to nearly $560m in 2019, according to the Strategy Analytics Advanced ...
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Soft drink manufacturer A.G. Barr has acquired cocktail company Funkin, in a deal worth £21m. The deal includes initial cash consideration of £16.5m and close to £4.5m, which will be offered when certain financial ...
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Global smartphone shipments grew 31% annually from 290.2 million units in fourth-quarter 2013 to a record 380.1 million in fourth-quarter 2014, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics. "An impressive 1.3 billion ...
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