FMCG set for growth despite inflation


Etika's Khalid Alvi: Khalid added: “Over the past years, there has been a growing interest in eco-friendly products. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their actions and those of the larger community.”

PETALING JAYA: As consumption for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) pick up, the industry is poised for growth despite inflationary pressure.

Currently, an estimated one-fifth of the Malaysian household consumption is spent on such goods and this figure is expected to rise in the coming years.

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