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4 key trends shaping consumer purchasing in 2025

One of the key areas of innovation will be women’s health.

Here are the top foodservice trends to watch in 2025

Foodservice operators are increasingly adopting multi-channel strategies.

Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain

Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.

Delivery platforms help small foodservice operators reach more consumers

It allows smaller businesses to have more visibility and access to urban and Tier-2 city consumers.

Japanese beauty brands turn to intelligent packaging to fight counterfeiting

Brands are adopting technologies like blockchain, NFC-enabled smart packaging, and data tracking.

Cultivated meat gains popularity in APAC as demand for sustainable protein grows

Traditional animal farming is now unable to meet the rising meat demand.

Food companies in APAC focus on health, convenience amidst rising costs

These are now the key priorities for packaged food companies in the region.

Quick commerce booms in India as consumers seek faster deliveries

The demand is particularly high amongst younger consumers.

Meal deals gain ground as key offering in APAC QSRs

It remains a popular choice amongst workers and students.

APAC parents prioritise quality in baby care amidst economic slowdown

37% believe high-quality ingredients offer good value for money.

How hyper-realistic food replicas enhance Japan’s retail experience

These models are now a key part of Japan’s tourism, blending art, innovation, and culinary tradition.

Multifunctional cosmetics demand boosts sunscreen use in APAC

It is driven by younger generations, who are more attuned to the risks of sun exposure

China e-commerce market to hit $3.6t by 2028

It will be fueled by a shift in consumer preference to online shopping.

One-fourth of Japanese consumers opt for low-alcohol beverages

It is primarily observed amongst the younger generation.

Surge in demand for clean label products drives innovation in APAC

This extends beyond food and beverages to personal care and household products.