The Better-for-You (BFY) food and beverage sector is undergoing a transformation, fueled by health-conscious consumers, regulatory momentum, and a surge in product innovation. Clean labels, functional benefits, and convenience are no longer optional—they're the new baseline.
As the BFY category expands beyond urban, premium segments into mass-market and emerging geographies, companies must recalibrate their go-to-market strategies to cater to diverse consumer preferences and price sensitivities.
Companies that fail to align their innovation pipelines and marketing strategies to these evolving needs risk losing relevance in this rapidly maturing landscape. To stay ahead, companies must rethink their approach—balancing innovation with execution Furthermore, new customer segments—such as Gen Z and senior consumers—are reshaping expectations around nutrition, transparency, and personalization.
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He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
Hitesh is the founder and CEO of FutureScaleX.
He is an entrepreneur, passionate about technology and innovation. In 2000, he co-founded FutureBridge a global research and advisory company focused in advising on technology commercialisation and future of things.... driven by rapidly progressing underlying tech
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