ICT Investment Trends in Pharmaceuticals – Enterprise ICT Spending Patterns through to the end of 2015

Aging populations, an increase in those inflicted with chronic ailments that require more healthcare expenditure, government initiatives, and treatment advancements are expected to drive sector expansion. ICT InvestmentTrends in Healthcare – Enterprise ICT Spending Patterns through to the end of2015 presents the findings from a survey of  173 healthcare providers regarding their ICT investment trends. The survey investigates how healthcare providers currently allocate their ICT budgets across the core areas of enterprise ICT expenditure: hardware, software, IT services, communications, and consulting. The report illustrates the core technologies enterprises are investing in, including business intelligence content management cloud computing  - the survey also highlights the approach adopted by the healthcare providers to purchase technology. Report highlights Healthcare providers around the world are facing unprecedented change. While healthcare is primarily organized within national geographies, the issues that providers face are similar globally. Demographic changes, fiscal restraint, new technologies, and consumer expectations are creating significant challenges and opportunities in this sector. Kable expects the outlook for the global healthcare sector over the next few years to be positive. However, in these unprecedented times, healthcare providers are cautiously planning their ICT investments; with a higher number of healthcare providers foreseeing a slight increase in their ICT budgets in 2014. Kable’s survey illustrates that healthcare providers in countries such as the US (57%), Germany (56%), and France (40%) are set to increase their ICT investments, driven by technology trends such as mobile health, and personal health records (PHRs), the implementation of e-health systems, mobile applications, and clinical analytics. Moreover, information management will be the key priority for healthcare providers to meet continuously evolving compliance requirements, creating good scope for vendors with solutions in these areas.

Switzerland's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape

The Swiss economy is prosperous, with low unemployment and a highly skilled workforce

The Swiss payment cards grew in value and volume terms during the review period (2009–2013). In terms of transaction value, payment cards grew from CHF111.3 billion (US$102 billion) in 2009 to CHF126.7 billion (US$136 billion) in 2013, at a review-period compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of just over 3%, and is anticipated to post a forecast-period (2014–2018) CAGR of just less than 3% to reach to CHF146 billion (US$161 billion) in 2018.

In terms of the number of cards in circulation, payment cards grew from over 16 million in 2009 to  just over 20  million in 2013, at a CAGR of over  5%, and are anticipated to post a forecast-period CAGR of just over 3% to reach just less than 30 million in 2018.

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Switzerland's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape provides top-level market analysis, information and insights into Switzerland's cards and payments industry, including:

Several mobile payments (m-payments) solutions were promoted in the country during the review period. Some charge amounts to mobile phone bills, while others are linked to bank accounts or credit cards. Post Finance offers an m-payment solution that is connected to the customer’s account. Currently, m-payments are used at parking facilities, vending machines and mountain cabs where there is a mobile phone reception.       

M-payments grew significantly during the review period and are anticipated to provide scope for card-based payments over the forecast period. In terms of transaction value, both the credit and charge card markets recorded CAGRs of just less than 5% and just over 4% respectively. 

In 2013, the value of credit card transactions reported at point of sale (POS) terminals was significantly greater than that reported at ATMs, representing over 94% of the total credit cards transaction value. Similarly, the charge cards transaction value reported at POS terminals was greater than that reported at ATMs, representing just a little over 95% of the total charge cards transaction value. The increasing use of credit and charge cards at POS terminals for purchases, supported by banks offering bonus programs, reward points, cash back offers and discounts at partner retailers, will further increase card transaction values over the forecast period. 

With growth in the payment cards instrument type, both in terms of the number of cards and transaction value, card fraud increased marginally at a CAGR of just less than 1% during the review period, from CHF94 million (US$86 million) in 2009 to CHF96 million (US$104 million) in 2013. Banks and Swiss authorities carry out periodic card fraud awareness campaigns and preventive measures to safeguard against card misuse.

Cider Market Insights United Kingdom

The market is enjoying a boost from younger consumers with a preference for cider, who are more likely to experiment with new flavors.

Cider Market Insights UK –  provides a detailed overview of variety, distribution and packaging data across the region for 2014. 

Promotional activity and product innovation have been the key to the positive results over the last year, but this refreshing and robust market is gearing up for the next – set to see yet more growth! 

This report highlights textual analysis, revealing those dynamic drivers behind the data – giving you a crisp, clear picture of the current market. An essential tool for experienced professionals, new players and anyone with a stake in the scrumptious, soaring cider industry!

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The UK cider category is forecast for further growth in 2014 which may be helped by good summer weather and increased consumption around the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Volume growth is forecast at 1% for the year.

Growth in the cider category is expected to be driven by the demand for flavored ciders and new innovation in these flavors, of which ciders have been typically good products for development of new variants. Seasonal ciders have also increased in popularity in recent years and we expect to see further growth in this in 2014. Weston’s recently announced their plans in the autumn to introduce a mulled cider in a 225cl bag in box to the on trade.

The trend towards premium ciders is also expected to continue with growth expected in this sub segment in 2014. There has also been a surge in interest towards craft ciders which is likely to increase. This has been largely driven by consumer demand for local products away from mainstream brands of cider. We expect to see retailers cater and increase shelf space for these products.

The outlook for ciders has been dramatically improved now that the threat from minimum pricing has been removed. Government estimates suggested that the cider market would nearly be halved if the policy was introduced. The cider industry however will face pressures in relation to inflating raw material costs, production costs and increased competition from ciders and other drinks. Promotions will continue to play a key role in promoting growth in the UK off trade.

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European Vascular Access Device Market 2014

Increasing incidences of cancer patients requiring chemotherapy and prolonged IV antibiotic treatment is attributing to the rise in demand for PICCs

According to iData Research’s new market research report titled, European Vascular Access Device Market, the European Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Market is expected to grow to over $45 million by 2020. The growth is driven by the increasing conversion from devices such as Chronic Central Venous Catheters (CVC) and Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC). The PICC Market is comprised of the Conventional Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and the Power-Injectable Peripherally Central Catheters markets.

The latest statistics from Cancer Research UK reports that there were 434,115 cases of cancer diagnosed within the 40 and older population in 2011. The increasing incidence of cancer patients requiring chemotherapy and prolonged IV antibiotic treatment will attribute to the rise in demand for PICCs.

One of the strongest segments driving the European PICC market is the Power-Injectable PICC’s. By 2020, power-injectable PICCs will increase as a percentage of total unit sales from 51% to over 70% in Europe. “Growth in this market is being driven by strong, double-digit growth in unit sales as the market transitions to power-injectable devices from conventional PICCs,” states Dr. Kamran Zamanian, CEO of iData Research. Benelux and Switzerland are expected to transition to using power-injectable devices faster than other regions in Europe, with the Benelux region expected to reach 100% conversion by 2020.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Market by Segment, Europe, 2010 – 2020

New technological developments will focus on the reduction of infection rates and thrombosis, such as Antithrombogenic PICCs. C. R. Bard is set to launch an antimicrobial PICC family as well as a Thromboresistant PICC product.

Leading the market for European Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Market is C.R. Bard, which has separated its product lines into those used by interventional radiologists such as thePOWERPICC® catheter and POWERPICC® Solo® catheter; and for nurses which include the Q-Cath®and Poly Per-Q-Cath®. 

Other major players driving market growth includes Medcomp, Vygon, Cook Medical, AngioDynamics, B. Braun and Teleflex.

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Functional Drinks - the hot new topic in the beverages industry

FunctionalDrinks - Reassessing future potential, determining consumer targets, anddelivering credible products identifies the best opportunities and strategies within the industry.

What are functional drinks? Functional drinks are beverages that have a beneficial effect on the body beyond basic nutrition and hydration. Health claims can be both general and specific, for instance a drink may claim a general benefit – such as boosting happiness – or something more measurable – such as improving digestive function. They can be measured based on how they meet various consumer need states, with a spectrum that ranges from products that are less ‘bad’ for consumers than other offerings to those which offer specific and measurable medical benefits.

In Europe, the number of approved health claims in food is extremely low, making Europe a hard market for manufacturers, but also an important one, as it provides a gold standard test for health claims. Japan is at the other end of the scale with five times as many approvals than the whole of Europe – making Japan an excellent test market that stands out amongst developed countries for innovative, new products.

Companies Featured

Activate, BioCare, Brainwave Drinks, The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc, The Gatorade Company Inc, Genuina Lyndoia, Happy Child, Herbals Etc International, I Am Infusion, Inno-Bev, Lactel, Lifeway Foods Inc, Minerco Resources, Monster, Natural Immune Products, Nordic, PepsiCo, Positive Energy, Powerful Yogurt, The Republic of Tea, Rushmore Superfoods, Slingshot, Solixir, Sugart USA, Voda Naturalna, Yagua, Zotiko

The Future of the Soups Market

Research and Experts have just received a collection of market reports covering the global soups market. These reports are essential reading for anyone involved in the soups business.

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These reports examine the components of change in the market by looking at historic and future growth patterns, including the effects of consumers’ behaviour on total volumes, values, brands selected and types of product chosen. The reports provide the latest, detailed data on dynamics in global Soups market, providing marketers with the essential data to understand their own, and their competitors’ position in the market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

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The Future of the Soups Market in the United States to 2018

The Future of the Soups Market in the United Kingdom to 2018

The Future of the Soups Market in Ireland to 2018

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The Future of the Fish & Seafood Market in the United Kingdom to 2018

 The UK’s fish and seafood market is set to see a CAGR of over 5% by 2018

The report provides the latest, detailed data on dynamics in the United Kingdom Fish & Seafood market, providing marketers with the essential data to understand their own, and their competitors' position in the market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

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This report is the result of Canadean’s extensive market research covering the Fish & Seafood Market in United Kingdom. It provides detailed segmentation of historic and future Fish & Seafood Market, covering key categories and segments.

As such the report is an essential tool for companies active across the Fish & Seafood industry and for new players considering entry into United Kingdom’s Fish & Seafood market. The fish and seafood market in the United Kingdom has seen year on year growth for the past six years and is expected to continue growing at a CAGR of over 5% to reach a value of over GPB 3710 million by 2018.

Fresh fish and seafood (counter) has seen the most impressive growth, with a value of GPB 750.2 million. It is also expected to see the best performance over the next four years with an estimated CAGR of almost 6%.

Understanding the UK Dairy Market

Research and Experts work with many well respected publishers to provide information giving key industry insights to dairy industry professionals.

Due to increased interest in this sector we have decided to offer a 15% discount on selected reports in the dairy and the overall food sector until 9 September 2014.

For companies looking for a detailed understanding of the dairy market in the UK the following reports may be of interest.

Market growth in the global dairy sector (GRDS)

Dairy Market Insights Report United Kingdom: In-depth Analysis of Key Companies, Brands, Volume, Value and Segmentation Trends and Opportunities in the Dairy Drinks & Food Markets

This report offers a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the dairy drinks and food market in the United Kingdom, with data information and market forecasts. The report identifies the key market drivers across all major dairy drinks and food categories.

The Future of the Dairy Food Market in the United Kingdom to 2018

Detailed category coverage is provided, covering six product segments that include: Butter & Spreadable Fats, Cheese, Cream, Milk, Puddings/Desserts, Yogurt.

Detailed product sales segmentation (for both volumes and values) is provided, including brand data, and sales by distribution channel, at the product category level.

Future forecasts allow marketers to understand the future pattern of market trends from winners and losers to category dynamics and thereby quickly and easily identify the key areas in which they want to compete in the future.

Understanding Consumer Trends and Drivers of Behavior in the UK Dairy Food Market

Key consumer demographic groups driving consumption within the UK market are identified. The figures showcase the number of Dairy occasions attributed to specific age groups and gender, as well as identifying whether these demographic groups "over" consume in the category (i.e. they account for a higher proportion of occasions than the proportion of society they represent overall).

Market value and volumes over the period 2007-2017 for the UK and nine other countries across the globe. The UK figures are also broken down into category level to cover volume growth of Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Butter & Spreadable Fats, Puddings/Desserts, and Cream.

The report quantifies the degree of influence that 20 key consumer trends have on Dairy consumption volumes, with granular analysis on the extent that degree of influences varies between gender and age group.

Database of Dairy Product Producers in United Kingdom - Company Names, Financial Performance, Key Executives, and Contact Details

The Database of Dairy Product Producers in United Kingdom - Company Names, Financial Performance, Key Executives, and Contact Details offers the most up-to-date perspective on dairy product producers in United Kingdom. The report includes details for nearly 700 dairy product producers in United Kingdom which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key market insights in a readily accessible and clearly presented format. The report is essential for companies who want to find out more about the leading players on the market or to find and contact potential customers and partners.