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How BuzzBallz became Gen Z’s global RTD obsession
BuzzBallz has become Gen Z’s go‑to party prop, fusing bold flavours, playful design and recession‑proof pricing to rewrite the rules of ready‑to‑drink cocktails
Thai firm revives superfood wolffia, blending heritage and nutrition
Thai brand Flo turns local superfood wolffia into protein drinks and flavour enhancers, tapping global demand for convenient, healthy foods
UAE government survey flags high salt, low vitamin D in local diets
New UAE data has shown excess salt consumption and poor vitamin D levels, findings set to guide national reformulation and health initiatives
3 must-watch emerging food & drink categories for growth in 2026
Amid the many uncertainties and changes seen by the food industry, we believe these three emerging categories have the potential to drive major change in the coming year
India focus: Here are our Top 10 India stories from the past year
From Modi’s anti-obesity campaign to regulatory news and start-up innovations, we feature the top 10 most-read India stories from the past year
Top 5 trends shaping healthy dairy snacking
From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space
聚焦澳新：兰特黎斯-恒天然收购风波、澳洲烘焙风潮等行业动态
本期关注兰特黎斯-恒天然收购风波、澳洲烘焙风潮等行业要闻。
聚焦印度：联合利华印度业务、本地超加工食品消费等行业动态
本期重点关注联合利华印度业务、本地超加工食品消费等行业动态。
品牌新动态：百事温室加速器、2025 十大品牌新闻、亚马逊等巨头动态
本期聚焦百事温室加速器亚太区获胜者、2025 年度十大品牌新闻，以及亚马逊等行业巨头的战略新动向。
聚焦日本：麒麟海外扩张、饮食相关健康风险等行业动态
本期重点关注麒麟集团海外布局、果蔬摄入不足带来的健康风险等内容。
聚焦中国：百事加码无糖市场、欧盟乳品面临关税、乡村经济提振举措等行业动态
本期涵盖中国消费趋势、贸易政策与乡村经济激励，从百事无糖新品到欧盟乳品关税，一览行业关键动向。
China Focus: PepsiCo’s zero-sugar push, tariffs on EU dairy, rural economy boost, and more
From PepsiCo’s zero-sugar push to tariffs hitting EU dairy, this edition examines China’s consumer trends, trade moves and rural economy initiatives
China taps tourism and e-commerce to boost rural tea and oranges
China promotes tea and navel oranges in its latest round of belt and road initiatives to boost rural economies in days leading up to the festive season
Mondelez, Uncle Saba’s: Nostalgia and mindfulness shaping snack trends
Sentimentality and health are increasingly influencing consumer snack choices, as they seek comfort, tradition and emotional connection in their purchases
Healthier Choices: PepsiCo zero-sugar, Korean citrus and more
PepsiCo zero-sugar, Korean citrus and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
Nippon focus: Our Top 10 Japan stories from the previous year
Here are our top 10 most popular stories from the Land of the Rising Sun, including big brand innovations, regulatory changes, regional food trade initiatives, and more
Canada eyes APAC plant-based growth in push to diversify non-US trade
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) and Singapore’s Nurasa are working to grow Canadian plant-based exports in APAC to diversify trade beyond the United States
PepsiCo doubles down on zero-sugar push with Disney cans in China
Pepsico launches zero-sugar beverages in limited edition Zootopia cans across China, after claiming victory over zero-sugar Coke in the 2025 Pepsi Challenge
ANZフォーカス： LactalisとFonterraの騒動、オーストラリアのベーカリー業界
LactalisとFonterraをめぐるドラマ、オーストラリアのベーカリー業界などが、今回のANZ Focusで取り上げられています
インドフォーカス：Unilever India、現地の超加工食品消費動向
Unilever India、現地の超加工食品消費動向などが今回のIndia Focusで取り上げられています。
トレンド トラッカー：無塩調味料、Mars WrigleyのZ世代戦略
無塩調味料、Mars WrigleyのZ世代戦略などを今回のTrend Trackerで取り上げています。
ブランニュー：PepsiCo GHAC、2025年トップ10ビッグブランドニュース、 Amazon
今回のBrand Newでは、PepsiCo GHAC、2025年トップ10ブランドニュース、Amazonなど、大手企業を特集しています。
ジャパン フォーカス：キリンのグローバル展開、食事関連健康リスク
今回はキリンの拡大計画、果物・野菜摂取不足に伴う健康リスクなどを取り上げています。
Japan Focus: Kirin’s global push, diet-linked health risks, and more
This edition features Kirin’s expansion plans, health risks linked to low fruit and vegetable intake, and more
Korean firm expands citrus products in Japan as wellness demand grows
Korean ingredients firm Suchang is expanding its citrus-based business into Japan, developing mandarin peel products to tap rising wellness demand
Packaging in focus: Our Top 10 Packaging stories from 2025
Here are our top 10 packaging stories featuring thermal strips on wine bottles, regulatory updates, sustainability challenges, and more
US, Thailand drive Kirin’s craft gin and shochu push
Kirin’s Mercian is expanding into the US and Thailand with craft gin and shochu, citing strong demand for Japanese spirits and growing interest in Japanese cuisine
ANZ focus: Our Top 10 ANZ stories from 2025
Here are our top 10 ANZ stories this year, with a spotlight on healthier and sustainable innovations, alternative proteins, regulatory updates, and more
Our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from Dec 2025
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from December 2025, including functional beer, upcycled ingredients, Food Tech 2.0 and more
China highlights: Our top 10 China stories from 2025
We highlight our top 10 most-read China stories from 2025, covering policy shifts, product innovation, and changing consumer demands
How affordable indulgence is driving APAC snack market
We explore how consumers are engaging in mindful spending and drawn to flavour innovations that balance taste and value
Start-up spotlight: Our Top 10 Start-up stories in 2025
Here are our top 10 start-up stories of 2025, spanning innovations from mood-boosting candies and bean-free coffee to cultivated seafood and novel protein ingredients
5 key APAC food & beverage trends to watch in 2026
We take a look at five of the most crucial APAC food & beverage trends redefining the industry in 2026, from localisation and AI driven-growth to new innovation directions
Hot Right Now: Vietnam regulations, 2025 top stories and more trending news
Vietnam regulations, 2025 top stories and more social media trending news feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
Middle East focus: Our top 10 Middle East stories in 2025
We reveal the top 10 Middle East food and beverage stories of 2025, including Saudi Arabia’s rapid market evolution, rising regional manufacturing investment and changing consumer demand
Top 10 Healthier Innovation stories in 2025
We reveal the top 10 healthier innovation stories of 2025, spanning functional ingredients, product reformulation, sugar and sodium reduction, and the growing focus on preventative health
Fat reduction, fatigue, gut health: Japan’s top FFC health claims
Fat reduction, fatigue, and gut health-related claims were the top three most popular indications for Foods with Function Claims (FFC) in Japan between April 2024 and March 2025.
2025’s top social media trending news from the APAC F&B industry
See our 2025 top 10 social media trending APAC food and beverage stories, featuring MILO’s 75-year anniversary, cell-cultured coffee, chips recommended by BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and more
India Focus: Unilever India, local UPF consumption and more
Unilever India, local UPF consumption and more feature in this edition of India Focus
Ugly good food: Hong Kong firm blends upcycling with health and social benefits
Hong Kong-based not only powder (nop) upcycles unwanted fruit into snacks, supplements and personal care products using freeze-drying and a social co-creation model
Singapore firm upcycles food byproducts into diabetic-friendly noodles
KosmodeHealth has turned peanut and sweet potato byproducts into low-GI noodles designed to deliver energy without sugar spikes
3 food predictions that came true in 2025 (and 3 that didn’t)
What predictions were right, and which ones didn’t come to pass?
Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Taiwan’s Penghu Uncle turns fish skin and bones into indulgent crisps
Taiwan’s Penghu Uncle is transforming discarded fish skin and bones into savoury upcycled crisps with an eye on the ASEAN snack market
Top Trends 2025: This year’s top 10 APAC F&B industry trends news
From sugar reduction and sustainability to convenience and more, we bring you the top 10 most-read trends stories from the F&B industry throughout 2025
Immune health functional foods see new high in Japan
A record number of 71 products making immune health claims were notified under Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) between April 2024 and March 2025.
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Belize hot sauce heats up Asia with ‘unfermented’ innovations
Belizean brand Marie Sharp’s is turning up the heat in Asia with its unfermented habanero sauces that blend tropical flavour and clean-label appeal
GLP-1 has changed the snack game: Here’s how to win it back
GLP-1 users are rewriting the rules of appetite, texture and indulgence. Tate & Lyle’s latest research shows exactly where producers are missing the moment
Why Amazon Fresh is using French foods to sharpen Asian e-commerce play
Rising demand for European foods in Asia has prompted Amazon Fresh to expand its European range with French products in this region