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Forced monkey labour remains one of the most persistent and under-regulated practices in global agriculture. Foodfacts documents how macaques are illegally taken from the wild, trained through fear, and used to harvest coconuts at scale, often outperforming human workers, which is precisely why the practice survives.

Thai based, Molly Ally exemplifies a new strategic shift in Asia’s dairy-free category: products built around physiology-first design. With 70–90% lactose intolerance rates across East and Southeast Asia, the real addressable market is not “vegans”, it is everyone who wants dessert without digestive consequences. This reframing unlocks scale the Western plant-based category has struggled to reach.

For Thai consumers, these pizzas represent more than novelty, they’re validation of a broader shift toward self-care through food. For One Planet Pizza, it’s cultural diplomacy through convenience: comfort food that fits seamlessly into local dietary norms while whispering a global sustainability message.

Thailand's Swees is pushing beyond cheese and into the harder game of meat substitutes, a clear signal Thailand’s domestic market is maturing. CleanBean is the core play - minimal ingredients, strong protein claims, and local culinary adaptability. It’s not just tofu 2.0; it’s a deliberate grab at flexitarian eaters who want something “meaty” without the baggage.