Tag: Consumer culture

Biologically, humans are considered consumers within the food chain, obtaining energy by consuming plants and animals. This fundamental classification, however, only scratches the surface of the complex and multifaceted question: Are human beings consumers?

Thailand was among the world's highest per-person consumers of energy drinks, a trend that has only solidified over time. The enduring popularity of energy drinks in Thailand is a fascinating story of cultural resonance, strategic marketing, and meeting the needs of a demanding workforce.

While water was first commercially bottled in the UK in 1622 for its perceived medicinal properties, the modern bottled water trend didn't explode until centuries later, specifically in the 1970s, fueled by marketing and technological advancements.