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Emerging Trends in Food & Beverages – DM eysy

🍯 Ai Palette identified the hot honey trend 2 years prior to its mainstream popularity by analyzing TikTok trends, Google search volumes, YouTube's most searched recipes, and thousands of consumer conversations. This foresight has led to widespread adoption by restaurants and FMCG companies.

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Health & wellness emerges as a top priority for consumers when choosing food/drinks – DM eysy

💪 Since 2020, health & wellness has been the leading mega-trend, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted focus to immunity and mental wellness. Continuous tracking of this trend is crucial for addressing consumer behavior and demands.

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Opportunities rife for sports drinks makers in the Asia-Pacific – DM eysy

💦 In 2022, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, led by China, Japan, India, and Indonesia, was the second-largest market for sports drinks after North America. The top four APAC countries combined accounted for nearly 75% of the region's sports drink volumes, driven by a large population and increasing household incomes. Sports drinks like Japan's Pocari Sweat gained prominence over the last 20 years.

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The coming of age of Indian whiskey – DM eysy

🥃 Indian whiskeys, often called "rum whiskeys," are blended malts made with molasses and can mature within a year due to India's hot weather, contrasting with Scotch and Irish whiskeys' three-year maturation. This rapid aging process and the common practice of selling Indian brands with low-age or no-age statements have impacted their reputation among whiskey enthusiasts.

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Reclaiming Rest – DM eysy

💤 The global sleep aids market was valued at $59,815.10 million in 2020 and is expected to reach $111,920.10 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2021 to 2030. The whitepaper explores the sleep-enhancing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, covering the current landscape, product innovations, regulations, sustainability, and future personalized solutions.

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Inflation is reshaping the out-of-home dining preferences of Asia-Pacific consumers – DM eysy

🥣 COVID-19 in 2020 led to a decline in dine-in restaurant transactions and an increase in takeaway services. In 2021, easing pandemic measures saw a surge in dine-in demand, despite ongoing social distancing and mask mandates, causing dine-in transactions to rebound and takeaway growth to slow.

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Lab-grown food pivotal for food security in the Asia-Pacific, opines GlobalData – DM eysy

🌿 Plant-based protein alternatives are trending in the Asia-Pacific food and beverage industry, while lab-grown food remains relatively unknown. Lab-grown, or "cultured meat," is created by culturing animal cells in bioreactors, which differentiates from plant-based alternatives made from plant ingredients. This technique allows cells to multiply and form various meat cuts without traditional animal farming practices.

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APAC alternative proteins market rife with venture financing and M&A activity, opines GlobalData – DM eysy

🍜 Since 2018, plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have gained traction in the Asia-Pacific region. The global meat supply chain disruptions and increased concerns of disease transmission via meat during COVID-19 in 2020 further accelerated this growth, leading to more consumers trying plant-based meat alternatives.

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Celebrating the Most Sustainable Universities in the UK This Year

🍴 The Food Made Good Standard, designed for foodservice businesses, focuses on sustainability across three pillars: Sourcing, Society, and Environment. It addresses the foodservice industry's environmental impact, which includes significant food waste, water use, and carbon emissions. The standard also considers social implications due to the industry's extensive employment reach. As of now, 22 UK universities have achieved this certification, with expectations to expand in 2025.

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With staffing, should you try before you buy?

📋 Temp-to-hire models gain traction in the foodservice industry, particularly in quick-serve and fast-casual segments, due to their growth in 2024 and expected expansion in 2025. This hiring method allows employers to assess potential permanent staff in a low-employment environment without long-term commitments. Temporary postings typically range from three to six months, after which employers may pay a conversion fee to make the temp a permanent employee. The method offers a solution to adapt to increased labor demands despite the introduction of automated systems. Employers are advised to invest in committed training and intentional onboarding to improve hiring success.

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