Food and Beverage

Asia presents one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich food and beverage markets in the world. Rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and shifting consumer lifestyles are creating demand for higher-quality, more diverse, and health-conscious food products across the region.

Demand is strong for premium, health-conscious, and specialty foods

Consumers in markets like China, India, Thailand, and South Korea are increasingly seeking organic, plant-based, functional, and gourmet food options. This opens up new niches for global F&B brands to differentiate themselves.

Countries like Vietnam, India, and Indonesia are seeing strong FDI inflows in food processing

These countries offer low manufacturing costs, large domestic markets, and government-backed initiatives supporting agro-processing, cold storage, and supply chain development. Many F&B multinationals are setting up regional production hubs here to serve both local and export markets.

E-commerce and food delivery are growing rapidly across the region

Online grocery platforms, food aggregators, and direct-to-consumer models are changing how food is bought and consumed. Digital sales channels make it easier for new entrants to test products in-market and scale quickly without the need for traditional retail distribution.

With significant diversity in food laws, labeling, packaging standards, and import restrictions, success in Asia requires more than product-market fit. We help you manage regulatory compliance, market feasibility, supply chain setup, and cross-border tax planning to support structured, sustainable growth in this complex and evolving region.

Successful market entry in Asia starts with choosing the right jurisdiction based on your product type, supply chain capability, and compliance obligations.

We help companies:

• Benchmark markets across cost, regulation, and demand
• Choose the right entity structure (JV, WFOE, etc.)
• Map out licensing and sourcing steps in advance
• Build scalable models for regional expansion

Each market has different advantages; we help match your offering to the right environment.

Licensing requirements vary widely across Asia depending on the nature of your product (processed, perishable, alcoholic, etc.) and market entry model.

In most countries, businesses need:

• A business license or foreign investment approval
• Food production or import license
• Local food safety certifications (e.g., FSSAI in India, SFA in Singapore)
• Additional licenses for e-commerce or alcohol, if applicable

We help identify country-specific requirements and manage the licensing process end-to-end.

Building a compliant and cost-effective supply chain requires careful planning around regulations, sourcing, logistics, and food safety.

• Start by identifying approved suppliers with local licenses and certifications
• Plan for customs, storage, and distribution models that match your target markets
• Consider local regulations around refrigeration, labeling, and cross-border logistics

We support supplier vetting, local market entry, and ongoing trade compliance.

Asia’s food regulations cover safety, labeling, traceability, and hygiene. Requirements depend on whether you are importing, producing locally, or distributing.

• Local certifications (e.g., Halal, organic) may be mandatory
• Labeling rules include language, expiry, ingredients, and allergens
• Traceability systems (especially in China and Japan) are increasingly enforced

We help businesses prepare for and pass inspections, file the right documentation, and avoid costly delays.

Import/export of food products involves customs clearance, documentation, and product-specific approvals.

• Importers must often register with food safety agencies
• Product testing and lab reports may be required
• Some countries enforce packaging, language, and shelf-life standards

We help clarify these rules country-by-country and manage your product's cross-border movement smoothly.