Products
include:

Jams + marmalade

Honey

Other sweet spreads

This report covers North America and Europe:

-- Canada

-- Mexico

-- United States of America

-- Austria

-- Belgium / Luxembourg

-- Denmark

-- Finland

-- France

-- Germany

-- Greece

-- Ireland / Eire

-- Italy

-- Netherlands

-- Norway

-- Portugal

-- Spain

-- Sweden

-- Switzerland

-- United Kingdom

-- Bulgaria

-- Czech Republic

-- Hungary

-- Poland

-- Romania

-- Slovakia

This fully up-to-date report is produced from our continuously
updated International Food + Drink Database and provides an exhaustive
quantitative , strategic analysis of the markets and players covered.researchandmarkets.
Today, Media Center PC users can access more than 30 content and partner
services across the globe via the Online Spotlight feature of Windows XP Media
Center Edition."
The availability of Media Center PCs in 20 new markets later this year
will further reinforce the global momentum behind Microsoft's Digital
Entertainment Anywhere vision.

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Business Editors/Food/Beverage Writers

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and
Markets (http://www. Microsoft and
many industry partners continue to come together to deliver on the vision of
Digital Entertainment Anywhere with new hardware, software and services. Today, more than 90 of the top PC manufacturers
worldwide and nearly 7,000 system builders are shipping a wide variety of
Media Center PC designs in 13 countries. Recent
additions to Online Spotlight include TVTonic video on demand by Wavexpress
Inc.

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"We're continuing to see unprecedented demand for Windows XP Media Center
Edition worldwide," said Will Poole, senior vice president of the Windows
Client Business at Microsoft. And Australia's Telstra has announced availability of its BigPond gaming
content for customers using Windows XP Media Center Edition-based PCs.

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In all regions except Continental Europe, Xbox consoles manufactured
before Oct.

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Fewer than one in 10 ,000 consoles have experienced these component
failures, and, in almost all instances, any damage caused by these failures
was contained within the console itself or limited to the tip of the power
cord at the back of the console.

-- Estimated market shares by product and country of branded ,
unbranded, own label and artisanal (own produced for own sale,
e.

Founded in 1975 , Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services
and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Microsoft Announces Power Cord Replacement for Xbox

"
To order a replacement cord, consumers should go to http://www.g. Enables M+A opportunities to be spotted by matching
potentially available acquisition opportunities with likely takers.
In addition, Reuters today announced that its Interactive News Channel,
already offered in the United Kingdom and United States, is now available in
Germany and France, with plans for availability in more markets later this
year.

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Replacement cords will
arrive two to four weeks after the order is placed.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services
and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Why you should buy this report

-- Sales:

Identify and compare country and product market trends: size,
growth, per capita consumption and expenditure, etc.com/reports/c12476

Many Online Spotlight partners
are already offering services in multiple markets, including CinemaNow, MSN(R)
Music, Napster, Reuters and Tiscali.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.

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Highlights of this report:

-- Complete volume and value hard data analysis (of all final
human consumption), including retail, foodservice and total
demand , per capita consumption and expenditure, 5-year
historical growth rates by volume and value, etc ., and Autozine. in the United States and/or other countries.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO )
The replacement power cords are designed to protect consumers and their
Xbox consoles from rare electrical component failures that can pose a fire
hazard. In 23 instances, customers
reported smoke damage, or minor damage to a carpet or entertainment center.
Customers who cannot access the World Wide Web should contact Microsoft at
the appropriate toll-free number listed here:

Australia: 1800 073 897 Korea: 0079885219551
Austria: 0800295177 Mexico: 18001238568
Belgium: 080080943 Netherlands: 0800 0200371
Canada: (866) 271-0450 New Zealand: 0800 880 029
Colombia: 18009440724 Norway: 80040975
Denmark: 80885649 Portugal: 800844441
Finland: 0800112951 Singapore: 800 852 3567
France: 0 800 97 01 76 Spain: 900811914
Germany: 08000001521 Sweden: 0200810371
Greece: 0080044148905 Switzerland: 0800561421
Hong Kong: 800901727 Taiwan: 00800666073
Republic of Ireland: 1800923947 United Kingdom: 0800 028 9276
Italy: 800925244 United States: (866) 271-0450
Japan: 0120558573

Not all replacement cords that Microsoft supplies to program participants
will look the same.

-- Merger + Acquistion Analysis:

Company presence and absence, strengths and weaknesses, by product
and country.

Availability of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Will Expand to 20 Additional Markets Worldwide

Online Spotlight provides a convenient, central location where
consumers can discover and enjoy the latest online services and software
designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition.

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"We regret the inconvenience , but believe
offering consumers a free replacement is the responsible thing to do.

-- Strategic presentation enabling easy comparison and
identification of market potential and company strengths and
weaknesses across the markets surveyed.

-- Complete listing of all key suppliers (manufacturers ),
including market shares and rankings by product and country,
and estimated contribution to company market share by region
and product (all products = 100%). With this worldwide expansion
of Microsoft (R) Windows XP Media Center Edition availability, more customers
than ever before will be able to enjoy easy access to the best in digital
entertainment and powerful home computing. "The Reuters News Channel in Online
Spotlight gives people the opportunity to create their own personal news
network where they choose the stories that matter to them, whenever and
wherever they are happening in the world.

NOTE: Microsoft, Windows and MSN are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

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The type of cord shipped will depend on the date the
console was manufactured and the country in which it is used.researchandmarkets. bakers).
(Logo: http://www.

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newscom. While waiting for the new
cord to arrive, consumers should turn off their Xbox consoles when not in use .

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1
million Xbox(R) consoles worldwide.

-- Holding company market shares, key subsidiaries , and major
brands by product and country.

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In Continental Europe,
consoles manufactured before Jan. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced that Windows(R) XP Media Center
Edition-based PCs will be available this year in 20 new markets, broadening
the global reach of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 to more than 30
countries and 17 languages by the end of 2005.newscom."
The availability of Windows XP Media Center Edition-based PCs continues to
grow at an exponential rate.

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, As a precautionary
measure and out of concern for consumer safety, Microsoft Corp.
"This is a preventative step we're choosing to take despite the rarity of
these incidents," said Robbie Bach, senior vice president of the Home +
Entertainment Division at Microsoft.

-- Foodservice/Catering Markets:

Complete volume and value foodservice data provided. Latest Version of Windows Extends Microsoft Vision of Digital Entertainment
Anywhere Around the Globe

HANOVER, Germany, At CeBIT 2005 today,
Microsoft Corp.

No sites are to be listed here.

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REDMOND, Wash. 23, 2003, require a replacement power cord.com
and click on the Power Cord Replacement for Xbox link.

-- Five -year regional forecasts by product.
"Windows XP Media Center Edition is a convenient way for us to bring
Reuters global news operation into our audience's living rooms," said Chris
Ahearn , president of Reuters Media.

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The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners. "Now, together with our partners, we are
answering that demand by delivering our best version of Windows ever with new
ways to experience digital photos , music, TV and more.

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However, in 30 consoles worldwide, these failures are reported to have
caused minor injury or minor property damage. to their offering.

-- Marketing and Competitive Analysis:

Exhaustive listing of manufacturers, subsidiaries, market shares
and brands provided.

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NOTE: Microsoft and Xbox are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corp .

-- Strategic Planning:

Complete hard data demand and supply planning framework provided .

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Research and Markets: Market for Preserves - Jams + Spreads - in North America and Europe

com/reports /c12476) has
announced the addition of Market for Preserves (Jams + Spreads) in
North America and Europe.
This report provides a complete quantitative, hard data supply and
demand analysis of the market for Preserves (Jams + Spreads).

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13, 2004, require a replacement power cord.music powered by Loudeye. By year's end, Windows XP Media Center
Edition-based PCs will be available in the following additional locations:

-- Belgium
-- Czech Republic
-- Denmark
-- Finland
-- Hong Kong
-- India
-- Ireland
-- Mexico
-- New Zealand
-- Norway
-- Poland
-- Portugal
-- Russia
-- Singapore
-- Slovakia
-- South Africa
-- Spain
-- Sweden
-- Taiwan
-- Turkey

Windows XP Media Center Edition-based PCs are currently offered in
Australia, Austria, Canada, China , France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea,
Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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(Nasdaq: MSFT)
today announced that it will voluntarily replace the power cords on 14.

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(Logo: http://www. In seven instances, customers
reported sustaining a minor burn to their hand .

For more information visit
http://www.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO )
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 offers people around the world the
widest range of complete, connected entertainment experiences.

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in the United States and/or other countries.