The pandemic proved to be a more extended phenomenon in Asia Pacific than in other regions, with some countries' travel industry negatively impacted i......
As elsewhere, the pandemic decimated travel sales in Latin America in 2020. However, since then, a strong recovery has been underway, with travel sale......
Conscious consumers favour high-quality, tasteful and sustainably designed products. They appreciate brands that facilitate an easy and accessible sus......
In 2024, the staple foods industry continued to face the challenge of global inflationary pressure, albeit to a receding degree. Consumers remain caut......
Ecuador has seen a dramatic increase in extreme heat conditions, with 180 days of such weather recorded over the last year, a stark contrast to the me......
The increasing popularity of iced tea concentrates in Ecuador has marked a significant shift in consumer preferences in 2024, as they surpass fruit-fl......
In the face of logistical challenges in the traditional channel, smaller players in RTD tea in Ecuador have increasingly focused on leveraging modern ......
Carbonates in Japan saw a brief surge in demand after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and during the record-breaking summer heat in 2023. However, ri......
In 2024, liquid concentrates in Japan is expected to experience declines in both off-trade RTD volume and current value sales. This downturn can prima......
Off-trade volume sales of Asian speciality drinks are expected to show a slight rebound in 2024, primarily as a response to the significant declines e......
In 2023, sports drinks in Japan experienced only low growth in off-trade volume terms, and is expected to turn to decline in 2024, largely as a result......
Ecuador's socio-economic challenges during the review period have profoundly shaped consumption patterns, with the soft drinks sector heavily impacted......
The adjustment of the value-added tax (VAT) from 12% to 15% in April 2024 has introduced significant challenges for carbonates in Ecuador, particularl......
After the price increases that began in 2022, many soft drinks categories failed to achieve off-trade volume growth in Japan in 2023, and this trend i......
In Japan, where the tap water is safe to drink, the practice of purchasing bottled water for home use was historically uncommon. However, the Great Ea......