Latest Intelligence in Finland

Published within

« | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | » »|

Type Product title / description Pub Price
Expert View
Expert View

UK joins non-binding EU agreement to support nuclear

The UK and 11 other EU countries have signaled their support for nuclear generation. Datamonitor expects benefits from such "soft" agreements to be long-term and to include easier access to funding and R&D sharing. In the short term, the UK government's new carbon price floor will make low-carbon generation, including nuclear, more attractive.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Mar 2013
Expert View
Expert View

India leads the way in payment innovations for the financially excluded

Governments in many developing countries are aiming to reduce poverty by tackling financial exclusion. The effect of this is particularly evident in India, where several start-ups are making significant progress towards developing new technologies aimed at providing banks with the opportunity to reach millions of new customers.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Jan 2012
Expert View
Expert View

New food review: novel packaging proves divisive

The use of compartmentalized packaging to divide separate components is gaining popularity in the food industry, as a means of both capturing the attention of consumers and providing convenience benefits. Two such examples appear in this month's rundown of the latest innovations, one a divided jar containing meat and cheese preserved in oil, and another a "snacker" pack of hummus and crackers.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Aug 2011
Expert View
Expert View

New food review: herbs find new homes in ice cream and chocolate

In this month's rundown of innovative food launches, several manufacturers are exploring the potential of herbs as a flavoring ingredient in sweet product categories. Meanwhile, a new customizable offering that allows consumers to create their own flavor combinations is set to make its mark in the chewing gum category.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jul 2011
Expert View
Expert View

New drinks review: soft drink market hots up

Innovative taste experiences predominate in this month's rundown of the latest novel product launches in the drinks industry. New developments include unusual fruit flavors, as well as a jelly-textured drink that is designed to be consumed hot. In other news, packaging made from precious metals is pushing the boundaries in the spirits category.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Feb 2011
Expert View
Expert View

New food review: chicken bags new cooking convenience

The potentially messy and time-consuming process of preparing roast chicken dishes at home is the focus of two new packaging innovations featured in this month's rundown of the latest novel launches from the food industry. Elsewhere, packaging is also being utilized to boost the appeal of novelty confectionery products for the festive season.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jan 2011
CommentWire
CommentWire

Shell: withdrawing from Finnish market as part of wider rationalization plans

The news that oil giant Shell is to sell its network of Finnish service stations comes on the back of the revelation that the firm is to withdraw from a third of its fuel retail markets globally. Datamonitor predicts that, due to the concentrated nature of the market, it is unlikely that one of the leading players in Finland will purchase the Shell network.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Apr 2010
Expert View
Expert View

New drinks review: hoping alcohol-free whisky can raise consumers' spirits

This month's new drinks review finds a range of innovative alcohol and soft drink launches, ranging from an alcohol-free whisky and a bean-flavored cola to an energizing mulled wine. These new products highlight that there is plenty of inspiration in the market to help generate growth.

Published By Datamonitor
05 Jan 2010
CommentWire
CommentWire

St1: shaking up the Scandinavian service station market

St1 has revived competition in the Scandinavian service station market with the acquisition of 198 sites. By the end of 2009 Datamonitor predicts that St1 will have a 6% volume share in Sweden and a 4% volume share in Norway, but making further inroads will be tough.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Aug 2009
Expert View
Expert View

New drinks review: beer breaks flavor boundaries

This month's selection of innovative new drinks products sees the launch of a variety of novel alcoholic beverages, including a wine in a pouch and beer that is designed to complement challenging food combinations. This shows the original ways in which manufacturers are attempting to gain an edge over the competition.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Jun 2009

« | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | » »|

No help is available.