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Although the pace of growth is declining, flavored beers have recorded one of the highest growth rates among all beer segments and increased by more than 7% in volume. An increase in excise duty from January 2013 was widely expected to impact the beer markets development. Larger brewers in particular will be affected and will be forced to pass any increases on to the consumer. Growth of metal cans continued in 2012, although at a lower level than 2011, while the 50cl can was particularly popular with an increasing number of brands using this pack type.

The power tools market in the US is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 14.95% over 2012 to 2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for faster accomplishment of projects. The power tools market in the US has also been witnessing increased competition from Chinese manufacturers in recent years.

This report focuses on the health solutions available to consumers, the best practice case studies and the actions food marketers need to take to make the most of the increased focus on health.

It provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting these segments, and key analytical content on the market dynamics.

The report transcatheter heart valve market outlook, 2013 - approval of second generation prosthetics and increasing surgeons confidence and proficiency to drive tavr procedure volumes examines the market and trends for the transcatheter heart valves market.

Growth of the wealth and volume of UAE HNWIs is expected to see an even larger percentage increase, growing by 48% to reach USD 269 billion in 2017. The total number of local HNWIs is forecast to grow by 43%, to reach over 69,000 in 2017. There were approximately 48,300 HNWIs in the UAE at the end of 2012. These HNWIs held USD 182 billion in wealth which equated to 41% of total individual wealth held in the country. Local HNWIs slightly underperformed the worldwide HNWI average during 2008 to 2012.

Since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, the organized retail market has been characterized by an increase in the amount of discounted and own-brand products. After-sun, self-tan and sun protection are not considered essential items and consumption patterns have been comparatively affected. Consumer segmentation analysis of the suncare market in Brazil reveals that better off and affluent wealth groups account for a larger share of the market than the moderate income and hard pressed wealth groups, suggesting strong potential for premium products.

The report focuses on the market in the America and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the market landscape of the passenger car, light truck and bus segments and its growth prospects in the coming years.