Soft Drink Categories Previously Hurt by Brazil’s Volatility, Namely Bottled Water and Functional Drinks, Set to Resume Growth

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Bottled Water in Brazil to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) January 31, 2006 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31748) has announced the addition of Bottled Water in Brazil to their offering.

In 2004, favourable economic conditions, aided by an inflation rate of just under 6% and lower interest rates, will result in recovery in the soft drinks market. Consumers who in 2003 shifted to lower-end "tubaína" or private label products, have migrated back to traditional category leaders, substantially influencing overall soft drink value sales. Similarly, categories previously hurt by the country's volatility, namely bottled water and functional drinks, will resume growth.

This Bottled Water in Brazil report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (1999-2004), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2009 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage includes still bottled water, carbonated bottled water, flavoured bottled water and functional bottled water. Data coverage includes market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares and brand shares

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31748

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

press@researchandmarkets.com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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