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PLA Functional Innovation of the Month: "Paleo" lifestyle moves to the drinks sector

A new "superfruit" drink has recently been recorded by Product Launch Analytics, said to be aimed at those on the "Paleolithic diet." The Amara-branded Raw Superfruit Hydration Energy Drink has been reformulated and repositioned by Amara Beverage Company after formerly being marketed as a detox and recovery product.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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New non-alcoholic drinks review: coconut, cocktails, and stevia retain their allure

The draw of on-trend ingredients and flavors including coconut water, stevia, and chia is proving impossible for some manufacturers to resist, as this month's rundown of novel launches in the non-alcoholic drinks industry reveals. Meanwhile soft drinks are hoping to borrow some of soup's healthy halo with a "drinking gazpacho," and a new milk is targeting kids with the "taste of the cereal bowl."

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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Ashcourt Rowan joins outsourcing bandwagon

Ashcourt Rowan's move to outsource investment management administration to TD Wealth underlines the balance that must be made between company focus and meeting client demand in the post-RDR world.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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Nissan should invest in infrastructure to recreate US success of EVs in Europe

Nissan has announced that sales of its Leaf EV have broken the 25,000 barrier in the US since production started there in January 2012, but nevertheless admits that it does not expect to meet its overall global sales target of 1.5 million EVs by 2016, due to poor sales in some European markets. Supporting the development of charging networks could help the company to drive uptake.

Published By Datamonitor
20 May 2013
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PLA Innovation of the Week: a fire roasted pasta that revives an ancient Italian tradition

A largely forgotten Southern Italian tradition involves collecting burnt wheat after harvest. What is old is new again with PPURA Fire Roasted Pasta, which is made from fire roasted wheat. New in Europe, with markets including Switzerland and Austria, it is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor Consumer's Product Launch Analytics.

Published By Datamonitor
20 May 2013
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Centrica tackles the issue of high winter gas demand - and profits

Centrica announced that in the first third of 2013 British Gas customers used nearly 20% more gas than in the same period last year. In other words, they spent a lot of money that has flowed into Centrica's coffers. The group has promised to use this extra profit to keep prices down, but in doing so will sacrifice higher margins.

Published By Datamonitor
20 May 2013
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Australian budget austerity weighs on mortgage growth

The Australian government's budgetary proposal to encourage senior citizens to downsize is intended to increase the availability of large family homes on the market. Yet other measures introduced in the budget will lead to reduced income for many households, meaning that fewer consumers will be able to afford to buy.

Published By Datamonitor
17 May 2013
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ING Belgium leverages personal banking for private bank

Private banks such as ING dominate the wealth management market in Belgium. The breadth of services provided by private banks is the major differentiating factor that has pushed them into this market-leading position. In addition, private banks that are part of a universal banking group have been very successful due to their strategic targeting of the aspiring mass affluent segment.

Published By Datamonitor
17 May 2013
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Wendy's move highlights mobile wallet challenges

Wendy's is entering the US mobile payments market, launching a pilot program introducing POS payment functionality to its existing MyWendy's mobile app in three US cities. Retailer mobile wallet apps undoubtedly have the potential for success, but their focus on customer loyalty makes mobile wallets less payment tools and more marketing devices.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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M&S turns on style, but can it turn on customers?

Last night M&S hosted its much-anticipated autumn/winter clothing preview, the first ranges designed under the direction of the new clothing team, and perhaps Marc Bolland's last attempt at turning its general merchandise arm of the business back to growth after seven consecutive quarters of sales decline.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013

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