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The Future of Functional Beverages in Asia Pacific
Nathanael Lim
Consumers in Asia Pacific have a wide range of health priorities ranging from mental wellbeing to getting enough sleep to maintaining a healthy immune system. There are increasing opportunities across both physical and emotional/mental health spaces, creating potential for beverage companies to look into various functional ingredients and map these to consumers’ rising health priorities.
Three Growth Opportunities for Traditional Toys in Post-Pandemic China
Alex Li
Despite a weak economic outlook for China over the forecast period, growth of traditional toys and games is poised to remain robust, driven by emerging consumer trends, policy initiatives, product innovations and channel restructuring.
Five Prospects for Dietary Products – Targeting Older Adults in Asia Pacific
Emil Fazira
Healthy living and longevity are prized by consumers in Asia Pacific and the dietary products industry is poised for transformative growth, with a particular focus on the ageing population. The demand for nutritional solutions tailored to the unique needs of older adults has never been greater. This article examines five prospects within dietary products, each strategically aimed at addressing the health and wellness concerns of the maturing population across Asia Pacific.
Top Three Ways Indian Households are Unique
Anjali Jain
Global households are evolving in a fast-paced world with shifting demographics and changing political, social, economic, and technological situation. India remains one of the biggest consumer markets, though it has major differences when compared to global households. This snapshot aims to briefly highlight those differences over 2023-2040.
10 Fastest Growing Retailers in Asia Pacific, 2023 Edition
Quan Yao Peh
2022 was a dynamic year for Asia Pacific retail. With post-pandemic retail recovery well underway, experiential retail is taking centre-stage in-stores. Retail E-Commerce growth has also remained resilient. Digital tools and technologies continue to play a key role for retailers to engage and meet increased consumers’ expectations. This article explores trends shaping the current Asia Pacific retail landscape, while also spotlighting the top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the region.
Functional Health in Asia: Driving Value in Food Innovation
Emil Fazira
Asian consumers define health in a number of different ways, spread across both physical and mental wellbeing. Some markets are more skewed towards one type than another; Thais’ top three definitions of health are mental wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, and getting enough sleep, while South Koreans define healthiness as the absence of disease, avoiding illness, and having a healthy immune system.