A Plant-Based Approach to Sustainability in Asia Pacific

March 2023

The increasing awareness about the health and challenges of the planet has been translated into accelerated actions and investments by companies and governments. Companies competing in fmcg have an opportunity to leverage their plant-based portfolio under the banner of sustainability. However, education, transparency and a clear value proposition remain critical to enhance consumers’ perceived value, whilst adequately explaining the safety and efficacy of their plant-based products.

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Key Findings

Plant-based products: seizing the opportunity in sustainability

Rising awareness about health and the environmental challenges facing the planet have led to accelerated action and investments by companies and governments. Fmcg companies have an opportunity to leverage their plant-based portfolio under the banner of sustainability. However, education, transparency and a clear value proposition will be crucial to enhance consumer perceptions, whilst adequately explaining the efficacy of their plant-based products.

Sustainability and health concerns drive consumption in plant-based food

Sustainability concerns have resulted in an increase in consumption of plant-based food in Asia Pacific, with both global and local companies developing and launching products with plant-based claims. Consumer motivation behind the growth of plant-based food is strongly linked to health consciousness; increasing per capita income has also encouraged the growth of plant-based food.

Interest in plant-based home care runs up against affordability and efficacy concerns

Affordability and efficacy concerns challenge the adoption and penetration of plant-based home care products. As value for money is of prime importance to consumers in Asia Pacific, communicating the value proposition of plant-based offerings, while maintaining an adequate sustainability premium, can help drive adoption. From an industry standpoint, as sustainability remains mission-critical, adopting a plant-based approach can be a step towards developing a more sustainable product portfolio.

Sustainability concerns offer an opportunity for plant-based beauty in Asia Pacific

Plant-based products are widely available in beauty and personal care, with consumers’ adoption largely driven by health concerns and the perception that natural is best. However, growing concerns about sustainability and the health of the planet are offering an opportunity for businesses to further increase their value proposition around plant-based beauty, as these products are intrinsically less polluting and safer than those using harsh chemicals.

Scope
Key findings
An upward trend in plant-based and related claims
Claims as a preferred approach to drive awareness around plant-based offerings
Health a key consumer motivator for plant-based products
Key takeaway – driving value proposition
Consumption of non-animal protein in Asia Pacific is not new
Sustainability and health key drivers behind growth of plant-based food in Asia Pacific
Increase in consumption of plant-based food linked to health consciousness
Increasing per capita spend on consumption of plant-based food across Asia Pacific
Partnerships remain key to popularise plant-based food in Asia Pacific
New product innovations launched in both retail and foodservice
Online availability of home care products with plant-based claims
Price point of more natural formulations remains a barrier to adoption
Trust in cleaning efficacy of plant-based products another barrier to adoption
Despite challenges, there is a business case to invest in plant-based formulations (1)
Despite challenges, there is a business case to invest in plant-based formulations (2)
Appetite for plant-based offerings at affordable prices exists
Market sees nascent plant-based product development from local players
Efficacy and relevance of environmental credentials challenge “plant-based is best” positioning
The COVID-19 pandemic changes consumer priorities and natural is back in the spotlight
Demand for botanicals in Asia Pacific supported by ancient traditional medicine
Sustainability concerns offer an opportunity for plant-based beauty in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific and Australasia key regions for sustainable products
Innovation in plant-based beauty products in Asia Pacific
Winning strategies for industry players
Key findings

Home Care

This is the aggregation of laundry care, dishwashing products, surface care, chlorine bleach, toilet care, polishes, air fresheners and insecticides.

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