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Monitise mPOS proves there's life in cards yet

Monitise's release of a white label mobile point of sale (mPOS) service highlights the rapid growth in this space. It also demonstrates that it will be some time before end-to-end mobile payments become mainstream.

Published By Datamonitor
22 May 2013
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UK smart meters: a difficult journey to full residential take-up

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) initially called for all UK households to have smart meters installed by the end of 2019. However, delays mean that a full-scale rollout won't start until autumn 2015, with the final home not receiving its shiny new meter until the end of 2020.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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New personal care review: lip make-up tubes go "natural"

In this month's rundown of the latest innovative launches from the personal care industry, the issue of packaging sustainability is being brought into sharper focus with a new lip balm tube made from compostable board. Meanwhile, coconut water remains prominent, appearing in new lip gloss and hand wash launches, and a lobster hormone is the unlikely inspiration for a new body sculpting lotion.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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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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European solar panel prices to surge by 45%

European jobs will be at risk if anti-dumping duties are levied on Chinese solar imports, while EU manufacturers' gains will be limited.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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Gas power plant operators are in the red

Gas power generators face crisis for several reasons, chief of which is that demand for power has fallen due to the eurozone economic crisis depressing manufacturing. The American shale gas revolution and reduced demand from China have led to bargain basement coal prices, and its widespread availability has encouraged European power companies to switch to coal rather than expensive gas generation.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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New alcoholic drinks review: herbs, fruit, and vegetables look to brew up a storm

This month's review of the latest alcoholic drinks launches looks at the continued popularity of fruit flavors - and the potential emergence of herbs and vegetables - in a broad range of alcoholic drink categories. These innovations also point to a more gourmet and upscale future for products including FABs and beer.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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ABI uses SoP extension as bargaining chip

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is driving a hard bargain by extending the Statement of Principles (SoP) by only a month. Other stopgap extensions will follow until it can reach a deal with the government based on its Flood Re model.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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New food review: tea and coffee find themselves in a jam

This month's rundown of the latest launches from the food industry looks at how hot drinks are beginning to inspire preserve manufacturers, with a line of tea-infused jams and a sweet spread based on coffee beans making their debut in Europe. Elsewhere, contrasting flavor sensations continue to prove popular, while a US baby food producer is taking a novel approach to the issue of packaging waste.

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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Ocado and Morrisons end the speculation and seal the deal

Big Four grocer Morrisons has finally confirmed its entry to the UK online grocery market, signing a deal that will see it share technology, space and intellectual property with pureplay grocer Ocado. What does this mean for Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose and the rest of the UK grocery market?

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013

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