The Market for Stand Up Plastic Pouches

Globally, stand up plastic pouches sold about 40 billion units in 2011, making the pack type one of the most dynamic in terms of growth. Karine Dussimon, senior packaging analyst at Euromonitor, states that pouches are most prominent in food, but can also be found in the pet food, beverages, and home and personal care categories. There are opportunities for pouches in emerging markets such as Latin America and Asia Pacific where the pouch is still a relatively unconsidered alternative to rigid plastic containers.

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Top 10 Consumer Trends for 2012: Weight as a Hot Topic

Are we what we eat? More consumers, health experts and government bodies seem to think so although many heavier consumers are in denial. What are consumers doing to stay healthy?

This piece is the tenth in a weekly series of consumer comments exploring each of the trends Euromonitor International identified in the recent Top 10 Trends for 2012 article.

UK pop diva Adele, who was recently censured by fashion czar Karl Lagerfeld for being too fat, told CNN that she likes her curves and wouldn't ever diet. The accompanying public discussion was only the latest media and public frenzy over the issue of weight and controlling it. In 2012, the spotlight on weight is just part of a renewed public awareness of what we eat, body image, exercise and general health. Indeed, Euromonitor International's Annual Study 2011 finds that respondents globally rank good health as the most important determinant of happiness (even if awareness that health is important doesn't always lead to healthy living).

Barcelona: Tourism Snapshot

Financial Inclusion in India

The government of India is attempting to deliver financial services to all its citizens for three main reasons, states Shabori Das, research analyst at Euromonitor. First, to maintain its current growth rate India wants more citizens to be able to have a bank account, take out loans and send money easily. Second, these services will help close the gap between the rich and poor and the rural and urban. Third, the Indian government hopes to change the mindset of the rural population that still use cash for almost all transactions.

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Convención Latinoamericana de Esomar: Mejorando las prácticas de la investigación de mercado

Ana Trulin, analista de investigación mercado mexicano

Los días 13 y 14 de mayo del presente año se llevó a cabo en la Ciudad de México uno de los eventos,  más reconocidos a nivel mundial en el medio de la investigación de mercados, Esomar.

El evento comenzó con un bailarín de la cultura prehispánica y continuó con un video muy inspirador resultado de una investigación realizada por estudiantes del Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Estado de México en el que mostraron  la riqueza cultural y natural de México, así como el espíritu de su gente.  Al verlo, se dejaron ver las sonrisas de todos los asistentes que sin duda reconocen a grandeza de este país.

Global Resilience Amidst Recession

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Although the general picture of global tobacco remains one of increasing legislation, rising prices and recessionary pressures on consumer spending, with leading developed markets such as US and Japan continuing to lose volumes, the future is expected to be marked by rising smoking populations in developing countries (led by China). This will enable the global cigarette market to grow slightly over the next 5 years, with Asia-Pacific countries such as Indonesia and Philippines leading the way. 

Download Free Copies of our Presentations from the London International Wine Fair

Following our presentations from the London International Wine Fair, Euromonitor International is proud to make the presentations available for download.  

Senior Alcoholic Drinks Analyst Spiros Malandrakis gave the first presentation,"Wine: BRICs and the Western Wall of maturity."  In this presentation, Spiros analyzes the current economic situation in the BRICS as well as what the future for the wine industry holds there.

Following Sprios, Katharina Oldenkott presented, "Wine in Western Europe - Serving the Austerity and Maturity Blend." Katharina's presentation analyses the current wine market in Western Europe in these bleak economic times while analysing trends and prospects for wine manufacturers there.

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Egypt: Outlook for Retailing in North Africa's Most Populous Country

Analyst Insight by Cedric Bra, Retailing Analyst at Euromonitor International

A month after Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, the Egyptians succeeded in ousting their beleaguered president Hosni Mubarak in February 2011. As in Tunisia, the following weeks and months revolved around the ongoing struggle between government systems, with the army's influence on internal politics facing growing criticism.

The revolution led to a contraction in the Egyptian economy, with the country's GDP declining by 8% in the first quarter of 2011. Retailing growth was flat but concealed very different trends by channel.

XXXIII Convención Anual de Canipec

Cuándo: 7 al 10 de junio 2012
Dónde: Hotel Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta, México

Euromonitor está muy contento de realizar una conferencia y apoyar la convención anual de la Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Productos Cosméticos de México (Canipec).

Este año de transición, México se encuentra lleno de cambios y grandes oportunidades para la industria, por lo que es necesario visualizar y fortalecer estrategias de negocios que apoyen a la competitividad del sector. Los ejes centrales de este año serán competitividad, panorama político, tendencias, liderazgo y perspectivas del marco regulatorio, entre otros.

Hear Us Speak at IFT 2012

Event Dates: June 25-28, 2012
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Session Title: Pet Food Market Outlook: What it is; What it needs; and What it takes 

Presentation Date: 28-Jun-2012 
Start Time: 07:20 AM PST
Location: Room N117 

Join Euromonitor's senior research analyst, Svetlana Uduslivaia as she reviews the "Global Pet Food Marketplace: Product Trends, Retail Distribution Landscape, and a Look Ahead." During this session attendees will come to understand the outlook and opportunities for the US and global pet food markets and learn important information necessary to negotiate the myriad regulatory, processing, and ingredient choices affecting this segment of the food industry. 

IFT brings together food, beverage and ingredients players from around the world to learn about the newest trends, products, ingredients, processing technologies, and more, and their potential impact on your business.

You’ll also find nearly unlimited opportunities to connect with other food professionals — experts from industry, academia, and government who are involved in both the science and the business of food.

You’ll gather more practical insights, make more professional contacts, and discover more innovation ideas in just four days than you can gain the rest of the year. Register here.

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