Asia-Pacific's eating habits
Darlene LeeIpsos Hong Kong
There are notable differences in food preferences within Asia-Pacific, from the popularity of exotic foods in Australia to the Japanese lack of interest in retro food brands.
Global demand for food and beverages has continued to grow despite macro-economic woes and Asia-Pacific has led this growth by far. In 2012, the Asia-Pacific food industry accounted for 2.75 trillion or 40% of global retail food sales, making it the largest food market in the world. According to a recent study by Deloitte, the rapid growth of the global middle class, driven principally by...