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In a trade hall packed with natural food startups and plant-based hopefuls, the mushroom drinks were among the first to sell out. Odyssey’s lion’s mane “cold brew” disappeared before lunch. Popadelics’ truffle-dusted shiitake chips were gone by midday. And when the Natural Products Expo West wrapped for the year, trend watchers were left with one […]

Every second, a huge amount of content competes for our attention—news feeds refresh, notifications alert us, and videos play automatically before we can skip them. People aren’t just scrolling through; they’re avoiding, filtering, and tuning out. This overload of information has made our attention very valuable. Recent studies indicate the average human attention span has […]

Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. Yet many of its citizens skip the dentist until something hurts, and the results are catching up with them. While the country’s universal health insurance system provides broad access to dental treatments, from fillings to oral surgery, preventive habits remain inconsistent. Japan’s universal health […]

Milk tea isn’t just a drink. It is a social signal. Samgyupsal isn’t just a meal — it has become a weekend ritual. Few food trends have achieved what these did: mass appeal across socioeconomic classes, viral traction across platforms, and real estate-level impact in malls and high streets nationwide. Their success offers a blueprint […]

For decades, pursuing a prestigious degree meant a one-way ticket to the West. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia stood as the undisputed giants of international education, drawing millions of students eager to secure world-class credentials and global career opportunities. But the equation is shifting. A growing number of students are rethinking the […]

The fastest way to read the economy might be through a grocery receipt. In the United States, a staple as simple as frozen pizza has become a financial strategy, signalling how households manage cost, comfort, and consistency. And the US isn’t alone. Across markets, pantry staples are doubling as economic sensors. In the UK, a […]

Blueprints and performance specs no longer tell the full story. With buyers and stakeholders demanding greater transparency, industrial tech firms are under increasing pressure to disclose more than just technical capabilities. Procurement teams across sectors are asking deeper questions – about carbon emissions, labour conditions, and lifecycle impact. European disclosure mandates and US reporting proposals […]

Luxury retail is hitting a generational speed bump. Once buoyed by the spending power of older millennials and Gen X, high-end fashion and beauty brands are now facing a slowdown, with Gen Z opting out of traditional luxury splurges.  Most recently, global markets from Paris to Shanghai have reported sluggish sales, prompting concerns across the […]

AI is transforming market research at breakneck speed. It can analyse vast datasets in seconds, extract sentiment from global conversations, and generate predictive insights that shape business decisions. The efficiency is undeniable. But AI alone is not enough. Despite its advancements, AI will not replace human researchers. It operates within the confines of its training […]

Once dismissed as retail relics, physical storefronts are making a surprising comeback – this time, powered by digital-first brands. From pop-ups to permanent flagships, online-native companies are opening brick-and-mortar locations not out of necessity but by design. Amazon Style offers shoppers curated fashion based on browsing history. Warby Parker’s clean, minimalist stores blend seamlessly into […]