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Rising tariffs push consumers toward local products, value alternatives
Rising tariffs push consumers toward local products, value alternatives
																					
							Nearly half are switching to cheaper brands.
						
					
					
				Digital payments make up 53% of Australia’s e-commerce in 2024
																					
							The country's e-commerce market is projected to reach $70.3b by 2029.
						
					
					
				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
						
					
					
				Rising awareness, income boost organic baby food market in India
																					
							79% consider an organic label important.
						
					
					
				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.