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GBI Research's report, "Rapid Tests and Point of Care Market to 2017 - Clinical Chemistry Tests to be the Major Revenue Generator", provides key data, information and analysis on the global rapid tests and point of care (POC) market. The report provides information on the market landscape, the competitive landscape and market trend information on three rapid tests and POC market categories: clinical chemistry rapid tests and POC, immunochemistry rapid tests, and hematology rapid tests. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting these categories and key analytical content on the market's dynamics. The report also provides profiles of the major companies operating in the rapid tests and POC market and a detailed analysis of the pipeline products in each category. Furthermore, the report reviews the details of important merger and acquisition deals that have taken place in the rapid tests and POC market over the past four years. The report is compiled using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis by GBI Research's team of industry experts.

"Global Mining Survey 2012-2013: Market Trends, Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies in the Global Mining Industry" is a new report by ICD Research that analyzes how mining industry companies' procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in 2012-2013. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities of leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers, M&A and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and sizes.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, "Sarcoidosis Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2019". The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Sarcoidosis Therapeutics market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global Sarcoidosis Therapeutics market. The report also provides insights on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to significantly alter the market positioning of the current market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights on the pipeline products within the global Sarcoidosis Therapeutics sector. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Smart Grid Market in Americas to 2020 - US-EU Collaboration on Standards to Solve Interoperability & Data Security Issues to Encourage Innovation". The report gives an in-depth analysis of the North and South America smart grid market, covering the three major technologies: smart meters, synchrophasors and in-home displays. The report provides information on the cumulative installed units and revenue from 2010-2020 for the three technologies for the US, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. It also details smart grid policies and regulations in the four countries. It provides global smart grid market analysis, technology analysis, and technology deployments for the four major technologies. The Americas smart grid market drivers and restraints have also been discussed.

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

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

South Korea's travel and tourism industry is expected to contribute 1.9% to national GDP in 2012, and account for 2% of the country's total employment. The total South Korean tourist volume, including inbound, domestic and outbound, grew at a healthy rate during the review period (2007-2011). This growth could be attributed to factors such as a growing economy, rising disposable incomes and government initiatives to promote the country as a tourist destination. The government has allocated US$166 billion for the expansion and modernization of airports, roads, railways and sea ports over the coming decade. Tourist volume in South Korea is expected to reach 290.27 million by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 10.97% over the forecast period.

After rising strongly from mid-2010 to mid-2011, food input prices have been steadily falling on international commodities markets. Further declines are expected during 2012 for key inputs including corn, wheat and cocoa, as global economic uncertainty persists. In turn, this price deflation should create significant cost saving opportunities all along the packaged food supply chain. This briefing will elucidate those opportunities and clarify differences between developed and developing markets...

The routes to medical devices being purchased within public healthcare systems vary significantly between countries. The major markets of the US and Europe are examined in this report, analyzing the strategies being used by medical device manufacturers to sell and succeed within them.

The growing emphasis on food safety and environmental issues means that terms such as "green", "organic", "locally sourced", "free range" and "fair trade" have begun to feature increasingly on the labels and ingredient lists of an array of consumer goods. This new report analyses results from Euromonitor International's 2011 Annual Study of global consumers across eight countries to find out how these factors are guiding shoppers' purchasing decisions and what this means for marketers.