Commentary: USA to Re-Enter TPP but Only If It Calls the Shots
When Donald Trump decided to pull the USA out of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in January 2017, it was a huge setback for the remaining 11 countries – we wrote about...
Commentary: Walmart Acquires Flipkart – The India Scenario
Putting an end to all rumors and speculations making the rounds about the Walmart-Flipkart deal, Walmart, America’s largest retail chain, on 9th May, 2018, finally closed the deal at US$16...
Infographic: Dark Chocolate – India’s New Indulgence Is Here to Stay
India’s indulgence in dark chocolate is gradually rising. While the Indian chocolate industry has grown manifold over the decade, especially in milk and white chocolate segments, it is the dark...
Infographic: Social Media-fueled Restaurants: How Instagram Has Impacted the Restaurant Industry
Instagram has infiltrated the restaurant business, pushing it to be more photogenic, colorful, and trendy. With several Instagrammers and restaurants posting pictures of beautifully crafted meals every day, food has...
Africa’s Struggling Auto Market Set for Modest Recovery in 2018
After a challenging 2016, most African economies experienced modest recovery in 2017, aided by a recovery of oil and commodity prices. The 2016 economic downturn and a decline in oil...
Infographic: Tailored Cosmetics – Customization Is a New Trend
In the last five years, the beauty and cosmetics industry has witnessed a considerable demand for bespoke or tailored beauty products, which offer an alternative to “one-size-fits-all” cosmetics. The bespoke...
Infographic: Dwindling Honey Bee Colonies: Impact and Remedial Measures
Pollination is critical for crop production and honey bees are an integral part of it, performing 80% of pollination globally. Unfortunately, for the past ten years or so, the world...
Dual Quality of Food Products Questions EU’s Single Market Strategy
Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) allege that some multinational brands and supermarkets’ private-label food products sold in Western Europe are of superior quality than those available under...