COVID-19 has accelerated wellness-related trends, reinforcing the importance of health as a priority, as well as viewing physical and mental well-being as an entire ecosystem. Contributed by Emil Fazira, Senior Consultant at Euromonitor International. The desire to be healthier is changing the narrative of ageing, moving away from fighting the…
Beverage Packaging Sustainability In Southeast Asia: What Can We Expect After COVID-19?
In 2021, there is renewed attention on environmental issues, with companies in Southeast Asia resuming and strengthening their environmental initiatives. Contributed by Euromonitor International. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive disruption to lifestyles, industries and corporate sustainability priorities both globally and in Southeast Asia. The world has witnessed a short-term…
Euromonitor report: COVID-19 to Slow Sustainability But Create New Opportunities In Southeast Asia
According to a new global market research company Euromonitor International report on sustainability in Southeast Asia, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the resulting reprioritisation of resources may slow the sustainability push in the short term, however there are opportunities to improve business efficiency through sustainability. Opportunities for sustainably in Southeast Asia The…
Healthy Snacking In A COVID-19 Universe
Exploring the perception of health snacking in Asia Pacific, and how the impact of COVID-19 has shifted consumer focus (if any) away from this concept momentarily. Contributed by Anthony Chien, Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International. Snacking represents the activity of consuming food in between meals, and any type of food…
The Rise Of Sustainable Beverage Packaging In Southeast Asia: Will The Momentum Continue?
As the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating, the sustainability momentum may be slowed in the short term, as cost-consciousness takes on more urgent priority among stakeholders such as beverage manufacturers and consumers. By Jarred Neubronner, Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International. The sustainable beverage packaging trend accelerated in Southeast…
The K-Food & Snack Renaissance
For manufacturers, whether it’s keeping traditional K-food or reforming and reshaping popular food, disruption is the key to achieving success in the K-food market within South Korea and around the globe. By Sunny Moon, Senior Analyst—Food & Nutrition at Euromonitor International. The highly influential Korean Wave has brought upon the…
The Performance And Prospects Of The Drink Market In Southeast Asia
Sports drinks manufacturers are repositioning their products as hydration beverages to appeal to health-conscious consumers with their reduced sugar content. By Nathanael Lim, research analyst at Euromonitor International. Soft Drink Market Slowdown In 2017 In 2017, soft drinks recorded low volume growth of 2 percent in the region.…