Consumer insights

With 47% of food and beverage manufacturers increasing investment, traceability, analytical testing and digitalization are gaining traction.

Pet costume spending in the US is projected to rise 7% in 2026, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Pet owners in Thailand, South Korea and Japan are adopting technology and services at very different rates, suggesting localized attitudes toward convenience, privacy and care routines.

New rules allow international manufacturers to test demand with less red tape, but long-term success will require broader distribution strategies.

Political recognition and circular-feed initiatives are strengthening the case for alternative proteins, but regulatory bottlenecks still stand in the way of scale.

Keeping a pet’s teeth healthy has not always been top of the list for owners. But new formats and greater awareness are changing all that.

The Chinese pet retailer is using digital customer acquisition to drive traffic to physical stores, as services now account for much of its business.

Slower growth and a wider gap between economy and premium segments are changing how retailers are formulating and marketing their own brands.

With the Chinese pet market showing healthy numbers, the government is investing in the sector as one that offers valuable growth opportunities.

Insect and cultivated meat producers are expanding capacity and testing retail demand, but high costs and uneven consumer uptake continue to present challenges.