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Reportlinker Adds Global Probiotics Industry


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NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Probiotics Industry

http://www.reportlinker.com/p080431/Global-Probiotics-Industry.html

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Probiotics in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 119 companies including many key and niche players such as BioGaia Biologics AB, Chr. Hansen A/S, Danisco A/S, Groupe Danone, Institut Rosell, Lifeway Foods, Inc., Natren, Inc., Nestlé Nutrition, Probi AB, Seven Seas Ireland Ltd., Stonyfield Farm, Valio Ltd., and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

PROBIOTICS MCP-1084

A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 4

Probiotics Sustain Growth with Minor Hiccup Due to Recession 4

The H1N1 Effect 4

Probiotic Transformation 5

Increasing Number of Probiotic Products Grace the Marketplace 6

Probiotics - Future Directions 6

Market Dynamics 7

Companies Vie for New Delivery Technologies to Boost

Probiotics Consumption 7

Current & Future Analysis 8

Table 1: World Market for Probiotics (2007-2015): Geographic

Regions Ranked by in Terms of CAGR - Europe, USA, Canada,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, Middle East

and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 8

3. TRENDS AND ISSUES 9

Growing Consumer Awareness 9

Probiotic Skincare - The Latest Beauty Trend 9

Little Bottles - Garner More Appeal 9

Scientific and Clinical Validation - A Key to Growth 10

Culture Wars 10

Emergence of Probiotic Cereals and Chocolate Bars 10

Probiotics to Add Zing to Chilled Beverages 11

Misleading Health Claims Dampen Demand 11

Formulation and Production of Probiotic Products - Major

Technical Issues 11

Multi-Level Marketing Networks Grow In Vogue 12

Regulations to Shape Future Market 12

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 13

Probiotics Defined 13

Probiotic Functioning Mechanism 14

Concept of Prebiotics 14

Synbiotics 14

Probiotic Products - A Briefing 15

Probiotic Strains 15

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15

Bifidiobacterium Bifidum 16

Bifidiobacterium Longum 16

Lactobacillus GG 17

Lactobacillus Bulgaricus 17

Lactobacillus Casei 17

Lactobacillus Reuteri 17

Major Species/Strains of Select Probiotics Bacteria 18

Dairy Products - A Popular Probiotic Delivery Vehicle 18

Health Benefits of Probiotics 19

Intestinal Complaints 20

Lifestyle-related Disorders 20

Effects of Pro and Prebiotics on Human Gut Health 21

Microbial Function 21

Gut Flora Composition 22

Benefits of Probiotics & Prebiotics 22

Hypocholesterol Action 22

Bowel Cancer 23

Effect of Pathogens 23

Reduction in Virulence 23

Tips to Customers 24

Species 24

Potency 24

Refrigeration 24

Desiccants 25

Stability 25

Fructo-oligosaccharides 25

Method of Consumption 25

Dosage 25

Probiotic Risk Factors 26

A Need for Consultation 26

Safety Measures 26

Prospects for Probiotics 26

Microbes for Health 27

Probiotics - A Historical Note 27

5. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT 28

Evaluation of Probiotics in Food - A Systematic Approach 28

Guidelines by Joint FAO/WHO Working Group 28

Introduction 28

Guidelines for Probiotics 28

Genus/Species/Strain 28

In Vitro Tests to Screen Potential Probiotics 29

Safety Considerations 29

In Vivo Studies Using Animals and Humans 30

Health Claims and Labeling 30

Recommendations 31

Growing Regulatory Control 31

6. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 33

Probiotics Research - Varying Considerations 33

Microencapsulation Technology 33

Biopolymers for Stabilization of Probiotics in Foods 34

Major Research Findings 34

Researchers Keen to Improve Probiotics Viability and Survival 34

Probiotics Improve Iron Absorption 35

Probiotics Helpful in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome 35

Probiotics Reduces Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea Among Infants 35

Probiotics Help Children Fight Atopic Dermatitis 36

Probiotics Help Reduce Common Cold 36

Probiotics Helpful in Liver Disease 36

Infant Probiotics - Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus 36

Probiotics in Pediatric Gastrointestinal (GI) Therapy 37

Improving Intestinal Immune Function in Broilers - The

Probiotic Way 37

Probiotic Research - A Historical Perspective 37

Research Validity 37

Application Effectiveness: Pulse and Rotation Methods 38

7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS 39

Chobani Greek Yogurt Launches Chobani Champions 39

Douglas Laboratories Launches InfaSkin Probiotic 39

IR-L and LHI Launch Cysbiotic Women's Dietary Supplement 39

Oragenics Introduces EvoraKidsTM 40

Probi to Launch Dietary Supplements in South Africa in

Collaboration with Camox 40

Alpharma Animal Health Launches ProfloraTM 40

Amerifit Unveils Newer Version of Culturelle for Kids 40

BioGaia to Introduce Probiotic Products as Pharmaceuticals in

India 41

Attune Foods Introduces Probiotic Bar Flavors 41

Ascent Nutrition Introduces Probiotic Beauty Supplement 41

doTERRA Introduces PB AssistTM 41

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Introduces New Flavorless

Formulation of ProbioKid® 41

Medical Nutrition USA Introduces Diff-StatTM 42

Nestle Introduced BISTROV® Prebio 42

Danisco and Anlit Unveil HOWARU® Probiotic Yogurt Bears 42

Energetix Introduces Flora 12+ 42

Enzymedica Launches Digest Gold +PROBIOTICSTM 43

Ganeden Biotech Launches GanProTM 43

Ganeden Biotech and Max Muscle Launch Pioneering Probiotics

Protein Crunch Bar 43

Kibow Biotech Introduces Kibow Biotics® 43

Mars to Introduce Chocolate Flavored Probiotic Drink 43

Procter & Gamble Introduces Align Probiotic 44

USANA Health Sciences Introduces Probiotic Plus 44

Oragenics Introduces Teddy's Pride Pet Oral Care 44

Ilovehealthychocolate Unveils XoBiotic 44

Iams Veterinary Formulas Introduces ProStora MAX for Dogs 44

Skanemejerier and Probi Unveil Bravo Friscus 45

Sanofi Aventis Unveils Protecflor™ as 'ErceFlora Supra' in

Belgium 45

Sunny Crunch Launches Probiotic Chewy Cereal Bars 45

YoCream Launches First Soft Server Frozen Yogurt in the US 46

Applegate Farms Launches Yogurt Cheese 46

Apotex Rolls Out Food Supplements 46

Attune® Foods to Roll Out Probiotic Mango Peach and Dark

Chocolate Bars 46

Cascade Fresh Launches Probiotic Crunch Bars 47

Chr. Hansen Introduces BMY-1 and BMY-2 Cultures 47

Flavours Launches NutraBitz 47

HealthCare Nutrition to Introduce BOOST® Kid Essentials 47

Infacol Launches Probiotic Drops 48

Kraft Foods to Launch New Line of Granola Bars 48

Next Generation Organic Dairy Rolls Out New Probiotic Cheese 48

Ranbaxy Unveils Pioneering Probiotic Dental Drug 48

Unilever UK Introduces Probiotic Ice Lolly 48

Vaalia Rolls Out New Organic Probiotic Yoghurts 48

Dr Oetker Launches Probiotic Drink 49

Unilever Introduces Milk Time Probiotic Ice Cream 49

Danisco Rolls Out Probiotic Fortification for Childern 49

Wildwood Organics Unveils Probiotic SoymilkTM 49

Yakult Honsha Expands Distribution of Yakult® in US Market 49

Turtle Island Soup Introduces New Line of Probiotics Soup 49

World's Healthiest Pizza to Introduce First Probiotics

Delivery Pizza 50

Main Street Gourmet Rolls Out Activate 50

Isabella's Health Bakery Unveils Activate 50

Zukay Live Foods Introduces Pioneering Probiotic Condiments 50

Sunstar Rolls Out GUM Perio Balance 50

Organic and Natural Foods Industry to Introduce GoodBellyTM 50

Ganeden Biotech to Introduce Probiotic Health Bar 51

Q-Mejerierna to Unveil BioQ Yogurt Drink 51

8. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST -

A PERSPECTIVE BUIDER 52

Yakult Danone India Launches Probiotic Drink 52

Mother Dairy Launches Probiotic Curd 52

Nestle India Introduces Nesvita Dahi 52

Northwest Natural Products Launches AccuFlora® 52

Jamieson Laboratories Introduces Advanced 4 Strain Probiotic 52

Danisco Introduces Howaru Protect 53

Nestle Launches Probiotic Infant Formula 53

Kraft Introduces Probiotic LiveActive Cheddar Cheese 53

Ganeden Launches New Probiotic Supplement for Improved Health

and Immunity 53

Amul Introduces Low-Fat, Sugar-Free Dessert 53

Chr. Hansen Launches Oral Probiotic Capsule for Women 54

Mayfield Dairy Farms Launches Immunity-Boosting Milk 54

WhiteWave Foods Launches Low-fat All-natural Yogurts 54

Attune Foods Introduces Probiotic-based Wellness Bar 54

Dannon Expands Probiotic Functional Dairy Foods Range 54

P&G Launches Align Probiotic Supplement 55

Kashi Introduces First Probiotic Cereal for Digestive Health 55

Seven Seas Introduces Probiotic Multivitamin 55

Dannon Introduces Activia 55

CoolBrands International Rolls Out Breyers Light Probiotic

Yogurt 55

Balan Natural Foods Rolls Out Probiotics-based Butter Milk 56

Infacol Rolls Out Innovative Pediatric Probiotic Drops 56

Lifeway Foods Introduces ProBugs™ 56

Danone Introduces Activa® 56

BAKOMA Introduces New Line of Probiotic Yogurt Drinks 57

BioGaia Introduces First Probiotic Product for Dental Health 57

Chr. Hansen Develops of Probiotics Formulation System 57

Valio Develops Probiotic Juice 57

9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 58

BioGaia Joins Hand with Interbat for Probiotics Drop Sales in

Indonesia 58

BioGaia to Set Foot in Argentina in Collaboration with

Ferring Pharmaceuticals 58

China-Biotics Commences Commercial Production in New Facility 58

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Enhances Probiotic Portfolio with

LAFTI Acquisition 58

Lallemand Health Ingredients Merges with Lal'Food Entities 59

Martek Biosciences Acquires Amerifit Brands 59

BioGaia Joins Hand with Pharma Nord and Laboratoires BIOETHIC 59

BioGaia Conducts Successful Clinical Study for Probiotic

Chewable Tablets 60

BioGaia Joins Forces with Tablets India to Manufacture and

Sell Probiotic Products 60

CapAble inks Agreement with Aqua Scandik 60

Ewopharma to Sell BioGaia's Products in Croatia and Serbia 60

China-Biotics Signs Supply Agreement with Dabeinong Group 60

Atrium Innovation Takes Over Nutri-Health Supplements 61

Lifeway Foods Takes Over Fresh Made Dairy 61

Chr. Hansen takes over Urex Biotech 61

NXT Nutritional, Inc. Becomes Subsidiary of NXT Nutritional

Holdings 61

Encap Drug Delivery and Probac Enter into Collaboration

Agreement 62

Caleco Pharma Inks Agreement with Puleva Biotech 62

Attune Foods Purchases Cereal Brands 62

Lifeway Foods Adds 7-Eleven Convenience Store Chain to Expand

Distribution Channels 62

NXT Nutritionals Selects Kroger 62

Semper Secures Distribution Rights for BioGaia's Integrated

Probiotic ORS 63

Lifeway Foods Unveils 'Starfruit' New Café in Chicago 63

China-Biotics Signs Contracts with Golden Sunshine Dairy and

Panda Dairy 63

BLIS Technologies Inks Agreement with Frutarom 64

Nellson Nutraceutical Signs Agreement with Ganeden Biotech 64

GTC Nutrition Enters into Partnership with Ganeden Biotech 64

BioGaia Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Sunstar Suisse 64

BioGaia and Sunstar Suisse Enter into Agreement 65

Kraft Foods and Probi Enter into Agreement 65

Probi Appoints Sanum Polska as Distributor for New Product in

Polish Market 65

BioGaia Extends Alliance with Ferring Pharmaceuticals 65

BioGaia Joins Hand with Delta Medical Promotions For

Kazakhstan and Ukraine 65

BioGaia Inks Agreement with NeoCare for Belgium and Luxembourg 66

BioGaia Expands Partnership with Verman 66

CapAble Inks Agreement with Mass Probiotics 66

Yakult Danone Establishes First Probiotics Factory in India 66

Tetra Pak Enters into Agreement with Unistraw International

for Probiotic Straws 66

China Biotics Inks Agreement with Pharmaceutical Company to

Supply Probiotics for Dietary Supplements 66

Stonyfield Enters into Partnership with Danisco 67

China-Biotics Takes Membership of International Probiotics

Association 67

China-Biotics Secures One-Year Probiotics Supply Contract

from Henan Square Pharmaceutical 67

Institut Rosell Enters into Agreement with Merck 67

Institut Rosell Enters into Deal with SALVAT 67

China-Biotics Enters into Agreement with Bright Dairy & Food 68

Unistraw Enters into Partnership with Danisco 68

Lallemand and Biostime Enter into Joint venture 68

Chr Hansen to Purchase Medipharm 68

Lifeway Foods Doubles Production Capacity at Morton Grove 69

10. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUIDER 70

Sunstar Suisse and BioGaia Sign Agreement 70

Aristo Pharmaceuticals and Institut Rosell Sign Agreement 70

DSM Ventures and Capital Resource Partners Invest in Ganeden

Biotech 70

China-Biotics Enters into Contract with Shanghai Relax

Xingiao Food 70

Nebraska Enters into Partnership with Wilke Resources 70

Valio Signs Licensing Agreement with Dannon for Probiotic

Products 71

Blis Technologies Enters into Agreement with Nestle 71

Institute Rosell Signs New Agreements for Probi' Probiotic

Supplements in Slovakia, Greece, and Czech Republic 71

BioGaia Signs Deal with BioLife New Zealand to Sell New Product 71

BioGaia and Semper Sign Pact to Sell Probiotic- based Products

in Nordic Markets 72

BioGaia Signs Distribution Agreement with Delta Medical for

Probiotic Drops 72

Valio and Chr. Hansen Consolidate Co-operation in Probiotics

development 72

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Inks Agreement with Biostime 72

Danisco Expands Probiotic Facility 73

Micropharma Concludes Latest Pre-clinical Tests for Probiotic

-based Cholesterol Product 73

China-Biotics Acquires Sinosmart Group to Establish Production

Capacity 73

Amerifit Nutrition Takes Over CULTURELLE® 73

BioGaia and Ferring Extend Agreement 73

Institut Rosell and Merckle Recordati Ink Distribution Agreement 74

Danone and Integrated Genomics Enter into a Licensing Agreement 74

BioGaia Inks Distribution Agreement with Ewopharma 74

Probi and Metagenics Sign Distribution Agreement 74

BioGaia Signs Agreement with HSO Pharma 75

Brand New Brands Establishes Attune Foods 75

French BiosTime Begins Construction of a GMP Plant 75

BioGaia Joins Hands with Uni-President 75

Chr. Hansen Signs Cooperation Agreement with Mengniu Dairy 76

BioGaia Inks Pact with Victus 76

Probi Inks Licensing Agreement with Institut Rosell 76

Danisco Acquires Rhodia Foods 76

Institut Rosell Enters into Distribution Pact with Merck 76

NutraHealth Acquires BioCare 76

Yakult Establishes Research Center in Belgium 77

11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 78

BioGaia AB (Sweden) 78

Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark) 78

Danisco A/S (Denmark) 78

Groupe DANONE (France) 78

Institut Rosell (Canada) 79

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (USA) 79

Natren, Inc. (USA) 79

Nestlé Nutrition (Switzerland) 80

Probi AB (Sweden) 80

Seven Seas Ireland Ltd. (Ireland) 80

Stonyfield Farm (USA) 81

Valio Ltd. (Finland) 81

Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. (Japan) 81

12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 82

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Probiotics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 82

Table 3: World Historic Review for Probiotics by Geographic

Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 83

Table 4: World 11-Year Perspective for Probiotics by

Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &

2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 84

13. THE UNITED STATES 85

A.Market Analysis 85

Current and Future Analysis 85

Market Overview 85

New Products Hold Growth Potential 85

Trends and Issues 86

Changing Preferences of US Consumers Towards Probiotics 86

'Probiotic Shots' Increase Penetration 86

Consumer Education - Key to Market Success 86

Consumer Marketing Trends 87

Probiotic Food Manufacturers Target Kids Segment 87

Product Innovation 87

Quality Control - Need of the Hour 87

Challenges Facing Probiotics Market 88

Price and Quality - A Tangled Issue 88

Shelf Life of the Product - A Concern to Resolve 88

Distribution Channels 88

Table 5: Distribution Channels for Dietary Supplements in

the US (2009): Percentage Breakdown by Distribution Channel

- Mass Market; Health, Food & Natural Products Stores;

Internet & Multi Level Marketing (MLM); and Others,

including Physicians and Alternative Medicine Practitioners

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 89

Regulatory Scenario 89

Tightening Regulations 89

International Probiotics Association - A Major Association 90

B.Market Analytics 91

Table 6: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Probiotics with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for

Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 91

Table 7: US Historic Review for Probiotics Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through

2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 91

14. CANADA 92

A.Market Analysis 92

Current and Future Analysis 92

Regulations 92

B.Market Analytics 92

Table 8: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Probiotics with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for

Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 92

Table 9: Canadian Historic Review for Probiotics with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 93

15. JAPAN 94

A.Market Analysis 94

Current and Future Analysis 94

Market Overview 94

B.Market Analytics 95

Table 10: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Probiotics with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for

Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 95

Table 11: Japanese Historic Review for Probiotics with

Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through

2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 95

16. EUROPE 96

A.Market Analysis 96

Current and Future Analysis 96

Probiotic Market - A Perspective 96

Competitive Structure 97

Select Probiotic Dairy Brands in Europe by Country (2004) 97

Fermented Dairy Drink Consumption - A Brief History 98

Trends and Issues 98

Yogurt Drink Drives Demand for Probiotics 98

Intense Research 98

Regulations 99

Focus on Select Markets 99

The United Kingdom 99

Probiotic Drinks - Consumption Demographics 99

Ireland 99

Probiotics Industry Witnessing Rapid Growth 99

Poland 100

B.Market Analytics 100

Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Probiotics by Geographic Region - France, Germany,

Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 100

Table 13: European Historic Review for Probiotics by

Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,

Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through

2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 101

Table 14: European 11-Year Perspective for Probiotics by

Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of

Europe Markets for Years2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 102

17. ASIA-PACIFIC 103

A.Market Analysis 103

Current and Future Analysis 103

Focus on Select Markets 103

Australia & New Zealand 103

Growing Awareness of Health Issues Spur Probiotics Market 103

Competitive Scenario 103

China 103

Market Overview 103

Yucheng - China's Probiotic Hub 104

Government Lends a Push to Probiotics Consumption 104

India 104

Probiotics Market Draws Attention 104

Bigwigs Lock Horns 105

Probiotics Market Drugs Surges Ahead 105

Major Pharmaceutical Companies into Probiotics 106

Physicians Promoting Probiotics 106

Dairy Companies Exploring Probiotics Segment 106

Regulations 106

B.Market Analytics 107

Table 15: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for Probiotics with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 107

Table 16: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Probiotics

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 107

18. THE MIDDLE EAST 108

Market Analysis 108

Table 17: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Probiotics with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for

Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 108

Table 18: Middle East Historic Review for Probiotics

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 109

19. LATIN AMERICA 110

Market Analysis 110

Table 19: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for Probiotics with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 110

Table 20: Latin American Historic Review for Probiotics

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 111

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 119 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 136)

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Region/Country Players

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The United States 72

Canada 6

Japan 2

Europe 41

France 4

Germany 3

The United Kingdom 11

Italy 1

Rest of Europe 22

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 14

Latin America 1

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