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INSIGHTS Reports and Resources brings to you information, intelligence and knowledge. We are constantly looking for new and interesting reports that will help you understand new markets, opportunities, products and processes.

Datamonitor

A global market research database covering the majority of industry sectors, including Consumer Packaged Goods, General Business, Ingredients, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare,Retailing,Transport and Logistics.

Scottish food & drink companies can obtain up to 10% of Datamonitor reports FREE OF CHARGE via the Scotland Food & Drink Helpline Service - call 0845 601 3752.

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Equifax

Database of UK and International Credit Check reports

Geographic Coverage: International

Limitations: There may be some charges for data from Equifax, please contact the Helpline for more information on 0845 601 3752

Research coverage: Company contact details, full financial accounts where available, recommended credit limit and credit score.

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FAME from Bureau Van Dijk Electronic Publishing

This database contains information on all UK and Irish limited companies (3.4 million companies, of which 2.4 are detailed records).

A FAME company record typically contains the following data:

Contact information: company name, address, phone number, website address (where available)
Financial information: turnover, profit and loss account, number of employees, assets, credit score and rating, names of bankers, auditors
Management information: name of parent or subsidiaries, names of current and previous directors, shareholder indicator, heads of departments

Geographic Coverage: UK and Republic of Ireland

Limitations: There may be some charges for data from FAME, please contact the Helpline for more information on 0845 601 3752

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Frost and Sullivan

Global market research database covering hundreds of markets across eleven principal industry sectors

Electronics & Semiconductors; Test, Measurement & Instrumentation; Aerospace & Defence; Energy & Power; Environmental Services and Equipment; Automotive, Transportation & Logistics; Industrial Products & Engineering; Information & Communication Technology; Building Technologies and Services; Healthcare & Life Sciences; and Chemicals, Materials & Foods.

Geographic Coverage - North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia; Australasia; Africa; and Middle East.

Limitations - 10% of report to companies with turnover of less than £5.6 million or fewer than 50 employees.

Research Coverage - Market size and trends; consumer trends; competitive structure; and major players in the industry.

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Kids Nutrition Report

Online free of charge through the open licence that we have purchased on behalf of the Scottish industry, this publication is dedicated to focussing specifically on the issues and opportunities in the fast-developing field of children's nutrition.

Published once a month, it includes a downloadable journal plus access to a dedicated website. To register for access to Kids Nutrition Report, email Scotland Food & Drink Helpline or call 0845 601 3752.

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Lexis Nexis

Details every major UK regional and national newspaper, full text and abstracted articles available, archived from 1975 to the present day. Over 12,000 international news sources available.

Geographic Coverage: International

Research Coverage: Articles from regional and national newspapers, magazines, industry newsletters, trade press, press releases and news wires.

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Mintel

Mintel is a global supplier of consumer, media and market research. Mintel can help you discover opportunities, monitor competitors, develop products and services and hone your marketing and advertising efforts.

Access to over 500 UK consumer, retail and leisure reports. If you are a Scottish Food & Drink company, call our helpline number below to find out about accessing up to 10% of this valuable resource FREE OF CHARGE.

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New Nutrition Business

Online free of charge through the open licence that we have purchased on behalf of the Scottish industry.

The open licence allows you to download this international journal on the global nutrition industry, use the extensive research facilities on the New Nutrition Business website (click on web location below) and receive weekly news updates via email. To register for access to New Nutrition Business email Scotland Food & Drink Helpline or call 0845 601 3752.

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