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Latin America has among the largest forest and biodiversity availability in the world, but poor environmental protection and rapid forest loss threatens the region’s biomes. Many regional countries lead in sustainable energy sources, especially hydro…

Asia Pacific remains the largest CO2 emitter in the world, as rapid economic development and growing energy demand contribute to high consumption. Despite having huge potential for renewable energy sources, the region is still heavily dependent on…

Luxury and fashion players are facing a deeply transformed consumer and retail landscape post-Coronavirus (COVID-19). Survival and recovery strategies are likely to revolve around agile adaptability and a careful review of legacy standard operating…

Surface care sales declined in Western Europe in 2021, but remained well above pre-pandemic levels after the marked growth spike seen in 2020. Unlike 2020, there was no stockpiling of products in 2021, and consumers were also relaxing somewhat the…

After surface care sales spiked in Latin America in 2020 due to the pandemic, growth slowed in 2021, before slipping into decline in 2022, albeit remaining at higher levels than pre-pandemic. Industry players, retailers and consumers are now…

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for surface care globally. Given the large consumer base and low per capita spending, there is huge potential. Various positive factors will enable increased usage and sales. These include increased product…

This briefing provides insight into the Sustainable Manufacturing trend, exploring the manufacturing sectors with the greatest environmental impact, solutions to improve the sustainability of the manufacturing sector, and potential hurdles that…

Increased economic uncertainty, digitisation of business activities, the need to improve operational efficiency, and stricter regulations encourage companies to review their supply networks and fortify them against the potential risks in the future.…

Sun care continued to grow in 2019, driven not only by its use in protecting consumers from the sun’s rays, but also as an aid to anti-ageing or helping to maintain a pale complexion. However, its performance in 2019 was hit by bad weather in some…

Sugar reduction will remain among consumers’ top dietary priorities and a central challenge for both global beverage producers and regulators in 2024. This report explores the progress made in reducing sugar in soft drinks, examining Euromonitor…