Chain stores look to tap into growing health consciousness that spans generations

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Customers come to The Protein Box bento chain in Taipei just after noon to get lunch. (Photo by Nikkei)

RYOSUKE EGUCHI

October 17, 2026 17:40 JST

TOKYO — High-protein meals are becoming increasingly popular in Taiwan, with specialty stores popping up and convenience store operators expanding lineups of such products as interest in health and fitness grows across age groups.