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Trends & Preferences: Malaysian Food & Beverage

Client

Market Research Agency

Industry

Food & Beverage

Year

2025

Region

APAC

Trends & Preferences: Malaysian Food & Beverage

Uncovering Key Drivers and Customer Insights in a Dynamic Sector 

In this case study, learn how IDR supported a leading market research agency in understanding the evolving trends and customer preferences shaping the Malaysian food and beverage industry. 

Overview 

As the Malaysian food and beverage industry continues to evolve, our client, a leading market research agency, wanted to gain a comprehensive understanding of this dynamic sector. 

The study focused on two primary objectives: 

  1. Evaluate the key market trends currently shaping the industry. 
  2. Explore customer preferences, including purchase processes and selection criteria, to uncover actionable insights. 

To achieve these goals, the client partnered with IDR to engage experts with deep knowledge of the industry’s intricacies. 

What We Did 

  • Custom Recruitment: Engaged industry professionals with expertise in critical areas, such as export/import management, quality control, and wastewater management. 
  • Targeted Expertise: Identified and recruited subject matter experts entrenched in Malaysia's food and beverage industry to provide nuanced perspectives. 
  • Holistic Approach: Facilitated interviews and discussions to gather insights into market trends, customer behaviors, and operational challenges, ensuring the client’s research objectives were comprehensively addressed. 

Outcome 

By working with IDR, the client gained critical insights into market trends and customer preferences shaping the Malaysian food and beverage sector. 

The expertise provided by industry professionals allowed the client to refine their understanding of the regional marketing and advertising landscape. This included actionable strategies for selecting the right platforms, re-engaging audiences, and optimizing their future marketing efforts. 

The client is now well-positioned to navigate the complexities of the Malaysian market and deliver impactful strategies for their own clients. 

Experts Engaged

  • Manager, Import/Export & Trade Compliance at an international scientific instruments and solutions company in Malaysia.
  • Manager, Regional Quality, Safety & Environment at a global beverage company.

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