According to World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, almost 99% of the global population is exposed to high levels of pollutants present in the air. Household combustion, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and forest fires are some of the major reasons attributing to the intensifying air pollution across the globe, leading to adverse public health concerns. Developments
Who doesn’t want to relish their taste buds with ice-cream every now and them? Being one of the most loved desserts among consumers, ice-cream has undergone major changes ever since its evolution. Discoveries in science and consumer have enabled manufacturers to innovate and introduce new varieties of ice cream with creative flavors and smooth textures.
Rising incidences of lifestyle disorders and growing awareness about a healthy diet have led to increased adoption of functional foods, especially probiotic-fortified foods. Amongst probiotic functional foods and beverage categories, yogurt holds a significant market share due to its greater consumption and rising popularity among the health-conscious population. Besides being an essential part of various
When it comes to toys, children are spoilt for choice. Research studies demonstrate that playtime with toys is essential for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of children. Toys act as natural tool for children to enhance their creativity, develop resiliency, overcome challenges, and negotiate with others. Through toys, children learn the basic principle
With the advent of breakthrough technologies, television has been making big leaps in terms of clarity, overall brightness, and color vibrancy. Movies and games have never looked better as the long-running success of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens continue to get eroded by organic light-emitting diode (OLED). Every year, TV industry pioneers such as LG,
According to recent analysis by the Plant Based Foods Association and The Good Food Associations, the retail sales of plant-based foods in the United States reached a market value to an all-time high of USD7.4 billion in 2021, witnessing a 6.2% increase in sales from the year 2020. The growth of plant-based category amidst the
Packaging materials account for approximately 65% of the global solid waste. Out of the total 6.3 billion tons of plastic waste generated over the past seven decades, only 9% has been recycled, 12% has been incinerated, and remaining strands either on landfills, or in the aquatic ecosystems. The plastic pollution caused by tremendous use of
India is traditionally known to have male dominated drinking population who prefer hard liquor such as beer, rum, or scotch rather than wine, which is generally perceived to be more suited for feminine taste. However, normalization of drinking culture in India, especially in metropolitan cities, owing to dissipating social and cultural taboo around alcohol consumption
Saudi Arabia retail industry is projected to show significant growth over the next five years. Changes in the Kingdom’s retail regulations and strong governance coupled with a commitment to advance consumer rights are increasing brick-and-mortar entrants and expansionists, contributing to a growing retail market in the region. Ease of doing business in the country has
Rising consumer demands for high-quality organically produced foods, owing to an increasing health-conscious population and rising incidences of chronic disorders. Organic sales account for approx. 4% of the total food sales in the United States. In 2020, US organic product sales jumped 12.4%, breaking USD60 billion, doubling the previous year’s growth, as per statistics by
