Australasia

Asian speciality drinks, the availability of which was once confined to smaller Asian grocers, have now expanded their presence to the shelves of mainstream grocery retailers in Australia. Historically, this category enjoyed a steady consumer base in…

Asian speciality drinks remained a negligible category in New Zealand in 2021. These products are mainly sold via off- and on-trade outlets specialising in Asian groceries or cuisine, with outlets carrying different brands depending on their regional…

Producers of bottled water are contending with higher input costs and supply chain complexities across multiple fronts. Increasing energy prices and transportation costs, supply chain logjams and inflated prices for primary packaging materials have…

In the first half of 2023, New Zealand was subjected to a number of extreme weather events across the country including extensive flooding in Auckland and Cyclone Gabriel across the upper North Island. While shoppers were urged to only buy what was…

Sugar reduction remains a key strategy in carbonates, as most Australians are growing more health-conscious. The Health Star rating review has benefited sales of reduced sugar carbonates, as the rating system prioritises low sugar levels. Reduced…