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      <image:title>Key Stages - 2. Processing,  Manufacturing - Make it stand out</image:title>
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      <image:title>Key Stages - 1. Primary Production - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.asymmetricsresearch.com/chinaapacmarketresearch</loc>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - FOOD &amp; AG TECHNOLOGY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Technology is an enabler and also a disruptor of the ways that crop and livestock are cultivated and distributed, food products and services are designed and manufactured. Food security, sustainability and consumer desire for options need to be enabled by new technologies. We analyze potential applications, adoption drivers and barriers of target user segments.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - FOOD PRODUCTS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Food products have seen remarkable transformations, with innovations in products, packaging and platforms, middle-income consumption, and global supply chains. Business models and marketing are inspired by deeper probing of consumer motivations, purchase process and under-served needs. Recent projects include alternative protein market trends. Read More</image:caption>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - RURAL ECONOMY</image:title>
      <image:caption>The rural economy offers under tapped development opportunities in the region, though immense challenges remain. The flow of people, products and services across rural and urban communities is enabled by commercial platforms, infrastructure investment and policy. We have unique understanding of the drivers, local systems and outlook from various stakeholders.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - LOGISTICS &amp; DISTRIBUTION</image:title>
      <image:caption>Logistics and distribution set-up impacts fulfilment efficiency, product and packaging design, costs. This involves experience and networks to gather information and engage with technical and industry experts. We work under limited data availability to assess value chains and market opportunities, and support development of business services and partnerships.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - FOOD RETAIL</image:title>
      <image:caption>Food purchase habits for fresh, packaged and non-packaged processed food has changed immensely especially during the pandemic period which pushed online /  mobile and community purchase. We look at various consumption scenarios which engage different channels — supermarket, convenience stores, specialist food shops, online and mobile platforms.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - FOOD SERVICE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Food service was impacted by COVID-19 measures, accelerating trends in food delivery, and prepared food solutions. Consumers' expectations of food service extend beyond food safety to encompass a multi-dimensional experience with social media feedback loops. We monitor food service trends and analyze how operational models evolve as businesses expand with regional growth.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>&lt;p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"&gt;ABOUT ASYMMETRICS RESEARCH&lt;/p&gt; - Food lies at the nexus of survivability and aspiration for consumers, producers and all involved in the larger commercial and social networks.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We take a holistic approach to study the ecosystem from farm to table, engaging with stakeholders in different roles to understand trends, needs and gaps.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our market research offering - NETWORKS AND RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH IN CHINA AND APAC</image:title>
      <image:caption>In addition to our base in China and Singapore, we work with a strong network of professional affiliates and trusted partners in regional markets including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our market research offering - Senses on the ground</image:title>
      <image:caption>Food engages. It is social and personal. We test, taste and collect sensory experiences to understand what makes a new dish or product work, or not. It is ultimately also our purpose. Not just part of the job.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our market research offering - founder and chief insights Officer</image:title>
      <image:caption>Founder and Chief Insights Officer Huiyi Lin</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our market research offering - TEAM</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have combined over 40 years of customized market research experience working with Fortune 500 clients to analyze end-users, channels and value chains in urban and rural economies. Our experience spans consumer products and services, manufacturing and agriculture.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2023-09-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>What we do - CHANNELS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Research on sales and distribution channels allow benchmarking of channel efficiency and effectiveness, assessment of positioning within sales channels, optimization of distribution resources, development of channel partners, managing omni-channel presence.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What we do - REGULATION AND POLICY</image:title>
      <image:caption>We work closely with industry stakeholders and policy influencers to assess the impact of regulatory changes, industry promotion programs and resources, and important parties to engage.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What we do - COMPETITION</image:title>
      <image:caption>Competitive market analysis supports strategic changes and market monitoring. It includes evaluation and tracking of product/service portfolio and pricing, marketing tactics and campaigns, customer and channel perception, industry partnerships.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What we do - SUPPLY</image:title>
      <image:caption>We map out the supply chain structure, identifying key players at each stage and activities covered, and strategies within the industry for vertical or horizontal expansion and partnerships.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What we do - USERS</image:title>
      <image:caption>We engage in market sizing and multiple types of end-user studies including Usage and attitude; Purchase process, motivations and drivers; Brand experience and perception; Customer satisfaction and loyalty; Segmentation and profiling; Concept testing and Pricing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We look into technology application trends, impact on industry and players, target user segments, technology adoption drivers and potential barriers, resources and market gaps.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.asymmetricsresearch.com/chinaalternativeproteinsreport</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-21</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2023-09-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Food - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Food - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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