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Latin America faces climate change pressure

Latin American countries are beginning to address the issue of environmental preservation. This is important for the region as it contains the Amazon rainforest, and numerous oil and gas reserves in countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia. However, efforts to minimize environmental damage will be undermined by [...]


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Global middle class growth
The world is seeing a surge in the number of middle class consumers. Growth is being driven by emerging and developing countries in line with rapid economic growth and development from low income bases. The sheer size of a new middle class in emerging markets will provide huge opportunities for consumer goods [...]


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Despite poor growth prospects US remains a key strategic market for personal care
With a 0.6% CAGR decline anticipated for cosmetics and toiletries in the US over 2008-2013, the market’s growth prospects are limited but cosmetics and toiletries firms are still vying for share, indicating its strategic importance in terms of size and exposure.
The US, commanding [...]


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