China

Global consumers are struggling with the cost of living crisis, as inflation remains high while household income growth lags. Consumers are adopting recessionary habits, such as trading down and being more selective in their spending. Rather than…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

Due to the easing of China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies at the end of 2022, consumer lifestyles are returning to greater levels of normality in 2023, resulting in declining retail volume sales of eggs and a rebound in foodservice volumes, although…

With the lifting of China’s “zero Covid” policies, local consumers have been gradually returning to their regular lifestyles. As they resume normal routines, the time spent at home is decreasing, resulting in declining retail volume sales of fish and…

Asia Pacific remained the largest global producer of food, beverages and tobacco in 2021, with sales valued at USD3,809 billion. With the release of pent-up demand, the industry’s turnover witnessed an increase in 2021. Going forward, expanding…

Following the lifting of China’s “zero Covid” policies, local consumers are gradually returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyles in 2023. As they resume their normal routines, the time spent at home is declining, resulting in retail volume drops for…

In 2022, fruit prices experienced significant growth, due to rising transportation costs and reduced output, while the weather was also not favourable for fruits towards the end of the review period due to cold and rainy weather in the spring and…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…