#ConsumerPackagedGoodsInsights

Our latest report in conjunction with Worldpanel by Numerator finds a new kind of consumer emerging across the region—and opportunities for companies willing to take bold steps.

Optimism ticked up in early 2026, even as consumers held steady on where and how they spend.

Consumers’ economic outlook and spending plans remain mixed—but how they shop is starting to shift.

Chief Operations Officer Vikram Agarwal explains how AI is helping the food and beverage company anticipate demand, build capacity, and improve performance—putting operations “at the center of growth.

Consumers’ spending plans aligned with seasonal patterns—but AI’s growing prominence signals a shift in shopping behaviors.