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March 2010

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just-drinks' research store currently holds over 6,000 reports, covering most sectors and topics within the industry. However, we understand that off-the-shelf research often can't satisfy a specific need. During this downturn, we've experienced more clients having specific research requirements, because we believe that businesses are spending wisely on information that they will definitely use in the short-term. The good news is that we're here to help.

In addition to bespoke research commissions, we can supply market data not currently listed in the just-drinks research store. For example, we can provide soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits and packaging market volumes and forecasts tailored to your need.

If you have a specific or timely research requirement, please feel free to email me now. I will be happy to deal with your enquiry, or I can schedule a convenient time to discuss your needs in detail.

Coming soon: Global market review of blended whisky - forecasts to 2014

There are few categories that are as international in scope as Scotch whisky. Scotch sells more than a million cases in 20 markets, and more than half a million in an additional ten markets.

Scotch was in the throes of a golden period, with new markets coming on stream and, until the recent economic crisis, widespread trading-up. The blended Scotch market amounted to 82.5m cases in 2008, according to The IWSR’s estimates.

This latest report, at over 30,000 words and including over 80 data tables, is the definitive guide to the global blended Scotch market. It provides a complete review of the major markets, offers forecast data out to 2014, interviews the leading brand players and discusses the major issues that affect this key brown spirits category.

Email me now and I will contact you as soon as this report is made available.

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Quarterly Beverage Tracker Q4 2009 - China

In the current climate of economic uncertainty and market volatility companies need to know about more than just data. The Quarter 4 2009 China Quarterly Beverage Tracker report provides a complete overview of all commercial beverage consumption trends, latest market developments and an economic “mood indicator”.

Data for the current quarter, year to date (YTD), moving annual totals (MAT) and full year forecasts is provided. The performance of each beverage category is analysed, together with the latest industry, packaging and distribution news. Recent new product introductions are shown by category.

This report is ideal for benchmarking total market vs retail audit and other data. To get a feel for what this report contains, download a free sample from the link below now.

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Green tea

This report analyses the worldwide markets for green tea in thousand tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 154 companies including many key and niche players worldwide. View the comprehensive table of contents from the link below.

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Global functional drinks opportunities

This report aims to identify markets and brands for functional drinks that offer the greatest growth opportunities. The report places greater emphasis on per capita volume than absolute volume in identifying opportunities. It also looks to accelerate trends where functional drinks are growing the fastest. Insights on how to develop the identified opportunities are also offered.

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The global bottled water market

Despite bottled water's initial success in many poor areas of the world, the fact remains that the impoverished masses of countries such as India and Pakistan may never decide to spend their disposable income on water.

While the strong sales growth and global expansion of Nestlé's Pure Life brand indicates that one can sell bottled water to the developing world, companies expecting per head consumption rates in countries such as China and Pakistan to reach Western levels may be in for a rude surprise.

This comprehensive study looks at worldwide, continent and country bottled water trends.

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20 key case studies in functional and health-enhancing beverages

For any company, large or small, aiming to create a successful proposition in functional or health-enhancing beverages and better-manage the risks of new product development and innovation, this report provides practical insights and examples.

With 20 case studies of brands addressing a range of benefits - energy, joint health, sports beverages, protein boosting, digestive health, weight management and heart health - this report looks at what makes some functional and health-enhancing brands succeed and what makes others fail.

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Premium soft drinks - UK - January 2010

Although small, this market is growing quickly and is now worth GBP105m. Premium soft drinks are more upmarket, adult soft drinks which usually come in premium packaged glass bottles and generally contain natural, more unusual and better quality ingredients e.g. Shloer’s white grape and elderflower juice and Belvoir organic ginger beer.

Health benefits are most likely to persuade consumers to dig deeper into their pockets. For example, 18m UK consumers would be willing to pay more for a soft drink with natural ingredients; while, 16m would do so if the drink contained healthier ingredients

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The future of beer, cider & FABs: capitalising on new opportunities and preferences

Against the backdrop of the economic crisis, the beer, cider & FABs market has faced an increase in the challenges already confronting it in terms of arresting the trend for declining volumes and faltering value. Success will be defined by compromising consumers' premiumisation impulses, habitual and sensory preferences, with their shift to off-trade consumption and concern for value-for-money.

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Beer in China 2010: a market analysis

The Chinese beer market has grown at an astounding pace in recent years, spurred on by the massive levels of foreign investment in the market, along with the rise in the average levels of consumer spending in China, thanks to the economic reform policies of the government.

This report reviews characteristics, trends and developments over the 2003 to 2009 period in the beer market and industry of the People's Republic of China, and gives forecasts of market performance to 2015. The emphasis is on the retail market and the major industry players.

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Food & beverage flavour trends in Western Europe

For both food and drink fads and in more established trends, one message that consumers clearly state to manufacturers is “great taste!” Well-targeted flavour innovation is therefore a crucial part in successful new product launches. Moreover, flavours have traditionally been used in the industry to drive sales, and indeed today’s more sophisticated consumers actively look for new flavour experiences from the products they buy.

This report offers valuable information on the latest innovation in flavours in the 21 food and drinks categories through overviews of recent new product launches across Western Europe. The report is an excellent source of inspiration for product launches, and also a tool for spotting market opportunities.

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