Japan

2020 was a year of decline for overall apparel and footwear, but for hosiery it was a disaster. One-third of the category’s volume and value sales vanished in just this year. 2021 and 2022 also saw declines, although at a much slower rate. Even in…

In 2023, hot drinks is set to record opposite performances in the foodservice channel and the retail channel. On 8 May 2023, the Japanese government downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to Class 5, the level of common infectious disease. This was…

Even though fresh ground coffee has been recording declining sales in the last two years, folding cartons have been growing in popularity as a pack type in this category, registering increasing packaging unit volumes and gaining share. Folding…

Sales of health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals in Japan continue to be bolstered by the consumer desire to eat the “right” foods as a direct result of increased health concerns, which accelerated during the pandemic. Food manufacturers…

Health and wellness is a growing trend within dairy products and alternatives, due to consumers’ concern about their health, and their desire to eat healthier foods in order to prevent medical problems. This trend was bolstered by the COVID-19…