Pain-free beauty? European cosmeceuticals market set for growth

Consumers are increasingly seeking out alternatives to going under the knife and are more than willing to pay a premium. This has not escaped the attention of cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers who, in a bid to meet demand and capitalize on the opportunity, are developing milder treatments in the form of cosmeceuticals - ranging from creams and injectable treatments to oral beauty products.

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Famous Brands: feeling the heat from Private Label

Retailers' understanding of their customers' purchasing habits has informed their innovation efforts, ensuring that Private Label products are more attuned to consumer needs than ever before. Famous Brands must therefore focus on innovation or risk brand erosion as a consequence of being caught in the middle of the market.

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At-home drinking is taking off

At-home drinking is growing faster than drinking in pubs, cafes, clubs and restaurants, with the off-trade consumption of alcoholic drinks forecast to rise by almost 15%, to GBP12.3 billion in 2010. Furthermore, research shows that women are the key growth in the off-trade, with their consumption of alcoholic drinks at home to increase by 25% over the next few years.

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CD-Wow: music industry needs to manage public perceptions

Leading UK record companies have demanded that the high court fines Music Trading Online - operator of CD-Wow - for breaking a promise it made in 2004 to stop illegally importing CDs into the UK. While there may well be a legitimate case to be made against the retailer, the PR being generated is doing the beleaguered UK music sector no favors.

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Drinking habits changing

Despite much concern about binge drinking and extensive media coverage on the matter, the consumption of alcohol in the UK, with the exception of wine, has shown sluggish growth.

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Superfoods: leading to super sales, but for how long?

The 65% of consumers who are trying to eat more healthily are no longer focused solely on reducing food intake or on moderating their consumption of perceived 'dietary evils' such as fats, sugars and salts. Instead, new research from Datamonitor shows a trend towards 'positive nutrition' is emerging, with shoppers actively seeking nutrient-rich, fresh, organic and functional food and drinks.

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Co-op: flying the flag for British produce

UK-based retailer The Co-operative Group has launched a TV campaign to promote its locally-sourced premium 'Truly Irresistible' range, forming part of a wider commitment to sourcing local food. Given the rising interest in locally-sourced foods, driven by concerns over food safety and ethical considerations related to the carbon footprint of each product, the move seems a wise one.

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New food launches by category, June-Aug: snack appeal keeps growing

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Snack Bars: top flavors in new products

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New food review: caffeine hit reaches new levels

Gone are the days when caffeine was only found in coffee products. These days, caffeine is added to a whole host of foodstuffs, as a tour of this month's new product launches on Productscan reveals. Recent launches formulated with caffeine include a potato snack and instant noodles, with both products offering different means for the consumer to get an energy fix.

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