... the back of a more favourable demographic picture, efforts at greater regional infrastructureand transport convergence, and the region's geographic proximity to a rising Latin American middleclass. However, the regional two-speed growth story looks set to ...  |  more...

... adverse secondary effects that most traditional weight management products have. At the same time the rising concern of local health authorities about conditions related to obesity, such as high blood pressure and heart disease, forced ...  |  more...

... the rest with other slimming products. Although obesity rates are increasing at high levels, use of this type of product is still not rooted in the population. Euromonitor International's Weight Management in Guatemala report offers ...  |  more...

... and historic promotions. Wal-Mart’s brand launch in the first half of 2011, along with the introduction of its concept of “low prices every day” was a key driver of change in grocery retailing in Costa ...  |  more...

... new outlets and remodel existing stores over 2011-2012. The company focused on the discounters channel, through which it is seeking to continue to expand in the provinces, persuading consumers to purchase through these outlets instead ...  |  more...

... in Panama Overall market volume for sugar in Panama Market value and volume for sugar by type (raw sugar beet, raw sugar cane, refined sugar, maple sugar, other sugar) Product prices Forecasts and future outlook ...  |  more...

... sales. Growth in this category comes primarily as a result of increased segmentation, as companies continue to add value to their products and target specific niches. There is, however, increased threat from substitute products that ...  |  more...

... spices in Panama, 2004-2010 Overall market volume for spices in Panama, 2004-2010 Market value and volume for spices by type (cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, curry, ginger, mace, nutmeg, pepper, saffron, seed spices, spice mixtures, thyme and ...  |  more...

... data includes consumption trends (historical and forecasts to 2014), segmentation data (carbonated vs still, ready-to-drink/RTD vs non ready-to-drink/Non RTD),packaging analysis (pack material, refillable vs non-refillable, multi vs single serve), distribution splits and leading companies’ percentage ...  |  more...

... data includes consumption trends (historical and forecasts to 2014), segmentation data (carbonated vs still, ready-to-drink/RTD vs non ready-to-drink/Non RTD),packaging analysis (pack material, refillable vs non-refillable, multi vs single serve), distribution splits and leading companies’ percentage ...  |  more...

... meat products in Panama, 2004-2010 Overall market volume for meat products in Panama, 2004-2010 Market value and volume for meat products by type (bovine animal meat, goat and sheep meat, horse meat, swine meat, sausages, ...  |  more...

... families that own dairy cows for many generations. Cheese continues to be prepared using the same basic principles, which produces fresh hard cheese with low fat content. Many consume cheese as a healthy accompaniment to ...  |  more...

... Other dairy was more negatively impacted by the effects of the economic downturn than other categories. A slight recovery was seen in the frequency with which consumers purchased other dairy products in early 2011, as ...  |  more...