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5. Research Brands ICD Research is a full-service global market research agency and premium business information brand specializing in industry analysis in over 40 B2B and B2C markets. ICD Research has access to over 400 in-house analysts and journalists and a global media presence in over 30 professional markets enabling us to conduct unique and insightful research via our trusted business communities. Through its unique B2B and B2C research panels and access to key industry bodies, ICD Research delivers insightful and actionable analysis. The ICD Research survey capabilities grant readers access to the opinions and strategies of key business decision makers, industry experts and competitors as well as examining their actions surrounding business priorities.

6. Canadean has long held a reputation with FMCG markets for providing specialist business information by conducting detailed industry and consumer research, supported by insightful value-added analysis. We cover the entire spectrum of the consumer value chain from suppliers, brand owners, distribution channels and consumer insight. By researching markets in a holistic way, Canadean’s research methodology enables clients to make informed strategical decisions that are founded on robust and reliable data and market insights. We specialise in online survey panels, qualitative and quantitative in-country research, industry analysis and consultancy. Canadean’s dedicated in-country researchers and analysts have an industry background in marketing, market research, consulting and advanced statistical expertise. They are well positioned in the industries themselves and therefore, best placed to ask the right questions of the right people. This network of professional researchers stretches across more than 80 countries, enabling Canadean to conduct unique research via our trusted business communities.” Research Brands

7. Research Brands Business Review’s “SWOT Analysis & Company Profile” reports utilize a wide range of primary and secondary sources, which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format. Focusing on a wide range of key industries, we strictly follow a standardized research methodology to ensure high levels of data quality. Our company profiles are based on a core set of research techniques, which ensure the best possible level of quality and accuracy of data.

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9. Product Descriptions Survey Report: Survey based reports, revealing and analyzing the leading experts’ opinion on the future of the industry covered. Compiles the opinions of C-level respondents across various industries and helps to understand key business issues from the perspective of top level management professionals.

10. ICD Research, WMI & BR Products and Prices Survey Report $2,000.00 High Issue Report $1,950.00 Sector Report $1,250.00 - $4,950.00 Industry Forecast Report $875.00 - $4,950.00 Survey Brief $700.00 Premium Services Price Databooks $500.00 Lighter Content Market Guides $425.00 - $1,595.00 Monthly Deal Roundup $300.00 Market Profile $250.00 - $995.00 Company Profiles $99.00 Snapshots $75.00 Company Capsules $75.00 Low Low High Number of Customers

11. Product Descriptions – Canadean Specific Beverage Packaging Forecasts: Provide(s) beverage consumption data by beverage category, pack type, pack material and individual pack size. Beverage categories include beer and individual soft drinks (packaged water, carbonates, juice, nectars, still drinks, squash/syrups, fruit powders, iced/rtd tea drinks, iced/rtd coffee drinks, sports drinks and energy drinks). Data also includes refillable vs non-refillable (for glass and PET), carbonation indicator and serving size (single vs multi-serve). Produced in Excel pivot tables and measured in both m litres and m units, data includes 2000 to 2009 actuals, plus forecasts to 2015. 47 individual countries covered. Regional reports and Global report also available. Published annually in October. Target Audience: Primary target audience is packaging companies. These forecasts provide an ideal benchmark to compare against the user’s own forecasts and to track potential results of current trends within the marketplace. Company Watch: Individual brewer profiles 2010, building on the Beer Service research and Wisdom data. Provides tables and charts detailing: segments of operation; competitor analysis; competitive dynamics; ownership and history; portfolio and brand share performance, including by alcoholic strength, local segment, type, modus operandi. Includes brand volumes 2006-2010 (000 hl). Includes New Product listing where relevant.  83 brewer profiles currently available.  Provided in Acrobat pdf format.  New in 2011. Target Audience: Primary target audience here would be financial houses, investors, analysts and management consultancies.

12. Product Descriptions – Canadean Specific • Country Report: Quarterly Beverage Tracker reports provide a detailed analysis of the latest developments in the beverage market. With a combination of textual commentary, analysis and data tables, the report covers the following categories: • Packaged Water, Bulk Water, Carbonates, Juice and Nectars, Still Drinks, Squash/Syrups, Iced/Rtd Tea Drinks, Iced/Rtd Coffee Drinks, Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks, Hot Tea and Coffee, Beer, Wines, Spirits, Other alcoholic drinks (cider, fortified wine, FABs), Dairy Drinks - White Milk, Cultured Dairy Drinks, Flavoured Milk, Soymilk, Other Liquid Dairy. • Data for the current quarter vs the corresponding quarter of the previous year, full current year, moving annual totals (MAT) and one year forecast are provided. The performance of each beverage category is analysed, together with the latest industry and distribution news. • An economic “mood indicator”, completed by Canadean’s local consultant, examines (on a scale of one to five) whether confidence levels in the industry are better or worse than the previous quarter, whether net prices are rising or falling and how private label products have performed versus the rest of the market. Recent new product introductions are shown by category, including flavour, pack type, pack size, retail price and selected pack shots. • Also included in each quarter’s report is a special focus feature. • Covers all West and East Europe markets, plus selected markets worldwide eg USA, China. • Published quarterly – Feb (Q4), May (Q1), Aug (Q2), Nov (Q3), in acrobat pdf format. • Target Audience: Primary target audience would be producers, analysts and beverage professionals. These reports are ideal for benchmarking total market vs retail audit data and are an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry and market developments throughout the year.

13. Product Descriptions – Canadean Specific Distribution Trends 2010: Extracted from Canadean’s Soft Annual Market Insight reports 2010, the Distribution in Soft Drinks: On-Premise vs Off-Premise Dynamics & Forecasts to 20115 are individual country reports providing an overview of the latest soft drinks trends and developments in on vs off-premise volume (m litres) and value (local currency). Data is displayed in table and chart format and is accompanied by supporting analysis.  53 markets available. Target Audience: Containing specialised data the target audience for these reports would be soft drinks professionals, producers, management consultancies and analysts. Industry Report: Canadean's Beverage Forecasts report(s) provide(s) historical and forecast consumption trends for key beverage categories across the market. Categories vary by country (i.e. not all categories have a presence in all countries), but are beer, cider, sorghum beer, wine, spirits, FABs, fortified wine, rice wine, sake, soft drinks (packaged water, carbonates, juice, nectars, still drinks, squash/syrups, fruit powders, iced/rtd tea drinks, iced/rtd coffee drinks, sports drinks and energy drinks), bulk/HOD water, hot coffee, hot tea, dairy drinks. Measures include m litres and litres per capita data for 1999 to 2009 actuals, 2010 provisional plus forecasts to 2016.  Data is provided in Excel format with supporting text in Acrobat pdf.  Published twice a year – March and September. 82 markets in eight regions : Africa, Asia, Latin America, East Europe, Middle East & North Africa, North America and West Europe. Individual country reports, regional reports and global report available. Target Audience: Anessential aid for anyone interested in the beverage industry or looking to develop their business internationally or across categories.

14. Product Descriptions – Canadean Specific Soft Category Profiles 2010: Reports provide a comprehensive overview of individual soft drinks categories. Published in Acrobat pdf format and comprising text, data tables and charts, the Soft Drinks Category Profiles cover twelve individual beverage categories (where relevant) for 83 markets: Bottled Water, Bulk/HOD Water, Carbonates, Juice, Nectars, Still Drinks, Squash/Syrups, Fruit Powders, Iced/RTD Tea Drinks, Iced/RTD Coffee Drinks, Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks. Data includes historical consumption trends (2004 to 2009), plus latest forecasts for 2010 and projections to 2013. Segmentation data, packaging analysis and distribution splits are provided by individual beverage category, as is 2009 market valuation (value at consumer price) and leading companies’ % market share. Supporting text includes commentary on current and emerging trends, outlook, segmentation, private label, marketing, pricing/valuation, packaging and distribution. New products for 2009 are also featured. Published annually in December in acrobat pdf format. Target Audience: An essential guide for soft drinks professionals including producers, management consultancies & financial houses; contains no brand data, but has forecasts to 2013. Soft Drinks Review 2010: Reports provide a comprehensive overview of the soft drinks market. Published in Acrobat pdf format and comprising of text, data tables and charts, Canadean’s Soft Drinks Reviews cover twelve beverage categories (where relevant): Bottled Water, Bulk/HOD Water, Carbonates, Juice, Nectars, Still Drinks, Squash/Syrups, Fruit Powders, Iced/RTD Tea Drinks, Iced/RTD Coffee Drinks, Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks. Data includes historical consumption trends (2004 to 2009), plus latest forecasts for 2010 and projections to 2013. Segmentation data, packaging analysis and distribution splits are provided by individual beverage category, as is 2009 market valuation (value at consumer price) and leading companies’ % market share. Supporting text includes commentary on current and emerging trends, outlook, segmentation, private label, marketing, pricing/valuation, packaging and distribution. New products for 2009 are also featured.  83 markets available.  Published annually in December in acrobat pdf format. Target Audience: An essential guide for soft drinks professionals including producers, management consultancies & financial houses; contains no brand data, but has forecasts to 2013.