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The fairly new category of proton pump inhibitors increased in value by 4% in 2011 following the introduction of new brands including Omed Antacid by Sandoz Pharma AG, Omep Akut by Hexal AG and Antra by Bayer Vital GmbH. These brands joined existing brand Pantozol Control by Nycomed Pharma AG.

A large number of Swiss people continue to suffer from sleep disorders, while rising stress levels due to work and finance-related worries and increasingly busy lifestyles are also making it difficult for increasing numbers of Swiss people to get a good night's sleep. However, many Swiss people remain cautious not to use sleeping and calming medication as the long-term usage of many of the products categorised under calming and sleeping may result in addiction or dependency. Many Swiss people...

"Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (SOC) Ltd" Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (SOC) Ltd". 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.

Clothing accessories continued to perform weakly in 2011, with a current value terms decline of 3%, dropping to JPY445 billion. This was mainly driven by unit price decreases as consumers continued to take a discretional approach to clothing accessories and favoured lower-priced items, resulting in the decline in the value sales.

Adult mouth care is expected to remain dominated by doctors' recommendations, due to a lack of awareness among consumers. However, companies are making efforts to promote their products, which will help boost sales of OTC adult mouth care products. High stress and fast moving lifestyles are contributing to an increased incidence of mouth ulcers, attributable to a deficiency of vitamin B. Urban consumption account for almost 85% of product sales.

Consumer health is flourishing under the influence of key demographic, regulatory, public health and corporate trends. Ageing populations offer a growing customer base, as does widespread urbanisation in developing markets. More regulatory oversight is spurring innovation and bolstering consumer confidence in self-care. Government and commercial wellness campaigns are also educating consumers. Companies are exploring regional and portfolio expansion, and are engaging consumers using technology.

The Israel Petrochemicals Report examines the impact of the eurozone slowdown on chemicals output and considers alternative markets for exports.

BMI View: The Czech Republic's IT market is forecast to increase to US$4.5bn in 2012, down by around 2%, with our projection downwardly revised due to macroeconomic factors. Consumer and business IT spending are projected to remain constrained in 2012 after another difficult year in 2011, which saw PC sales decline before a rebound in Q411. BMI forecasts that demand will pick up after 2014, but economic uncertainty and rising unemployment will likely mean that during BMI's five-year forecast period, growth will remain below the immediate pre-2008 trend level.

In 2011 chilled processed food is expected to enjoy relatively strong growth. Chilled processed food is a popular choice for both consumers and retailers, as consumers see it as superior in terms of freshness and quality, and retailers often get better profit margins from chilled processed food. The lingering effects of the credit crunch had very little effect on chilled processed food, despite the fact that these products in general are quite high-priced. There are many consumer trends which...

This report is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Vodka market in ANZUS. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Vodka market in ANZUS. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new players that are considering entering the market.