Latin American skincare: target the young guns

Rising economic wealth and a preoccupation for personal appearance makes Latin America a burgeoning region for skincare offerings. Datamonitor's ConsumerGraphics database highlights how young adults represent a key target group for both now and the future. Focusing on increasing male usage also appears to be a key growth opportunity.

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Latin American wealth markets: European wealth managers are packing their bags

Barclays Wealth has announced the closure of its only Latin American office in Buenos Aires. Latin American clients will now be served from the US. The region offers substantial revenues for global wealth managers; however, the right strategy is not easy to find.

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Mexican outsourcing delivery could be impacted by swine flu

Concerns over swine flu outbreaks in Mexico have led to many governments issuing warnings against non-essential travel to the country. Considering the existing worries over ongoing border violence, as well as potential agent absence, this virus could have a negative impact on the Mexican contact center outsourcing sector.

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Mexican savory snacks: consumers go nuts for seeds

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Mobile POS: not just for rich countries

ABSA and Bank of America have both recently launched mobile POS services allowing small business customers to accept card payments using a smartphone. These rollouts in two very different markets highlight the growing popularity of mobile POS devices. Datamonitor research suggests that the opportunities for mobile POS are strongest in developing countries.

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New drinks review: concentration is the key for tea

Headlining this month's rundown of the latest product introductions in the drinks industry is a syrup that is hoping to give tea added flexibility. In other launches, the salt caramel flavor is branching out, a Spanish wine is taking the process of enology down to the molecular level, and vodka is innovating in the flavor and packaging stakes.

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New drinks review: developing plastic bottle alternatives

Manufacturers are beginning to respond to consumer concerns over packaging, and as a result, a variety of renewable materials are now being used instead of plastic bottles. This month, Productscan recorded the launch of a corn-based water bottle in the US, highlighting one alternative to plastic packaging.

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New drinks review: relaxation drinks gain appeal as antidotes to a stressed lifestyle

This month's new drinks review focuses on innovations in the bottled water and functional drinks categories, with products claiming to relax, satiate and pep up the body all hitting the market. Such claims highlight consumers' current attraction to functional products that provide quick fixes for their body and cognitive needs.

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New drinks review: tea reveals its sporty side

This month's roundup of innovative new drinks launches focuses on developments in the tea category, in which manufacturers are pursuing new isotonic benefits and flavor directions. New flower flavor combinations are in evidence, while the launch of a bubblegum-flavored tea could be an attempt by companies to attract younger consumers to the category.

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New food review: dieting comes to the breakfast table

In this month's overview of the latest innovative food industry launches, functional products continue to make their presence felt with the launch of a breakfast cereal that boasts dietary and health-boosting attributes. In other news, reclosable beverage-type packaging is continuing its expansion into dried goods categories, and crumpets and yogurts have been given a novel new spin.

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