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Chilled processed food offers good alternatives to fresh meat to consumers looking for better quality, safer and more hygienic products. There are many domestic manufacturers of chilled processed food in Thailand and their products are available in modern trade channels. The demand for chilled processed food is growing, aided by innovative packaging.

Dairy Crest's flexible plastic milk bags, initially trialled in Sainsbury's, were rolled out to Tesco and Asda in 2011, as well as online retailers MySupermarket and Ocado, in further proof that they are not a passing fad, and that they are here to stay. The bags, and their accompanying JUGIT that they are poured into to pour, are gaining popularity as retailers and consumers see them as helping them to reduce the amount of plastic they send to landfill. Of course they will not threaten the...

This year (2012) is set to be a critical year for the Bulgarian auto industry, with the entry of Great Wall Motors marking the return of auto manufacturing in the country. From non-existent production in 2011, BMI predicts that 27,000 vehicles will be assembled in Bulgaria in 2012. All will be produced at the Lovech plant, which has a designed capacity of 50,000 units a year, though we do not expect this total to be reached by 2016, rather production is likely to be just shy of 33,000 at 32,618 units. Most of the vehicles produced will be exported and with the beginning of production this year Bulgaria will become a net exporter of new vehicles. Sales of new vehicles are expected to slow in 2012 to 3.5% y-o-y, down from 17.71% in 2011.

The Chile Real Estate report examines the Commercial Office, Retail and Industrial segments throughout the country in the context of a historically buoyant market, whose economic growth looks set to cool gradually over the coming years.

Trucks in Brazil by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers medium and heavy goods and freight carrying vehicles. It includes special service vehicles but excludes passenger carrying vehicles. Market size is based on annual new registrations; it excludes second hand sales. Market size for Trucks in Brazil is given in new registrations with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Brazil. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

BMI View: For a country keen to wean itself off of fossil fuels, the decision to phase out nuclear energy represents a fresh and unwelcome challenge. Gas consumption seems certain to grow more quickly than expected as demand for power rises - until the energy void can be filled through the expansion of renewable sources.

BMI View: Kuwait is in the middle of a large infrastructure expansion project that will increase access to healthcare and opportunities for drugmakers and healthcare providers looking to take part in publicprivate partnerships (PPPs). However, the country still has some way to go in terms of legislating for a dynamic healthcare industry, and political stalemate is hindering progress.

The Greece Tourism Report considers the prospects for the tourism sector over the longer term but focuses heavily on major short-term issues affecting the sector. Last year witnessed a strong rebound for inbound tourism to Greece, despite strikes and protests against government austerity measures (eroding Greece's risk profile). Reports that prices in the hospitality sector in important tourist locations have fallen sharply - an effective internal devaluation - represent one underlying issue behind this uptick in inbound tourism. Political unrest in North Africa provides another reason, as it has resulted in a shift in tourism demand, providing a short-term boost to Greek tourism. Despite this, BMI believes that a marked slowdown in the eurozone - the key source region - will dampen prospects for Greek tourism in 2012. A full-blown economic depression in Greece will also ensure domestic tourism remains extremely weak.

"Energia Argentina S.A." Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Energia Argentina S.A.". The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company's business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.