Will Integrated Hubs Define Singapore’s Food Manufacturing Future?
As major food brands shift operations out of Singapore, Gourmet Xchange taps convenience and scalability with an integrated food hub from ideation to production and distribution
Markets & trends
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from May 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from May 2026, including Indonesia palm oil controls, China food additive innovation and Kraft Heinz on brand loyalty
Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
ANZ Focus: Aussie Syrah, World Cup dairy and Brancourts
Aussie Syrah wine, World Cup dairy and Brancourts feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
Could the World Cup open up a unique opportunity for alcohol-free?
With matches in Europe running late into the night, consumers will be looking for alternatives to alcohol
How dairy can seize its World Cup moment
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Trend Tracker: Jelly sticks, Food as Medicine and Glico insights
Jelly sticks, Food as Medicine and Glico insights feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail
Social commerce and agentic AI are colliding to create a new commerce paradigm – and NielsenIQ says manufacturers and retailers need to get ahead of it now
Energy drink trends: US startup PHX blends hydration and energy
Florida-based functional drinks firm PHX has launched a hydration-energy drink designed to meet growing demand for multifunctional beverages
Young and sweet: Apple cider vinegar reinvented as RTD drinks
Shandong-based Lv Jie launches RTD apple cider vinegar with apple juice and prebiotics – a younger, tastier makeover to attract younger consumers
Old-school soy, new-school appeal: Oatside’s fresh soymilk take
Oatside is repositioning soymilk for younger Asian consumers with a high-protein, clean-label offering focused on taste and wellness
The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Start-ups in the spotlight in our new segment
At this year’s Growth Asia Summit, we’re giving some of the region’s fastest-growing start-ups a chance to shine
Middle East Focus: Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food
Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
Beyond protein: Why wellness platforms are the real deal
Protein remains big business, but with functional trends evolving at pace, it’s time to think bigger
Food for seniors: Empathy and food safety gaps hindering innovation
As populations age, companies are exploring safer and appealing dysphagia foods for the elderly, but gaps in empathy, research and awareness prove challenging
Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
聚焦中国：WALOVI 全球布局、健康中国 2030、老年营养等议题
本期内容涵盖凉茶品牌 WALOVI 的全球扩张、“健康中国 2030”战略驱动下的食品创新、针对患有吞咽障碍的老年人的营养解决方案等
China Focus: WALOVI’s global push, Healthy China 2030, senior nutrition and more
This edition covers herbal tea brand WALOVI’s global expansion, Healthy China 2030-driven food innovation, nutrition solutions for seniors with dysphagia, and more
WALOVI taps food-as-medicine trend to grow in Saudi and beyond
China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas
替代蛋白质观察：Beyond Meat、加工食品与融合菜肴增长
本期“替代蛋白质观察”重点关注 Beyond Meat、加工食品与融合菜肴增长
聚焦中东：巴西莓品牌 SAMBAZON、伊朗冲突与沙特食品欺诈
本期“聚焦中东”重点关注巴西莓品牌 SAMBAZON、伊朗冲突以及沙特食品欺诈
聚焦印度：酒精饮料行业趋势、啤酒消费增长与 GLP-1
本期“聚焦印度”重点关注酒精饮料行业趋势、啤酒消费增长及更多内容
Keep it simple: Why functional beverages are in danger of overwhelming consumers
With so many choices, could consumers be put off the category entirely?
Healthier Choices: Ginseng novelty, amazake jelly sticks and Calm Water
Ginseng novelty, amazake jelly sticks, Calm Water and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Blackmores, Fast&Up to highlight active nutrition
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights
FHA 2026
ASEAN poised as next halal growth market amid Middle East turmoil
South East Asia has all the parts in place to emerge as the key halal growth market for food amid the Middle East conflict — but will the region be able to grasp this opportunity?
中東フォーカス：SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン紛争、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題
今月のMiddle East Focusでは、SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン情勢、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題を取り上げています
スタートアップ スポットライト： Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morus
今月のStart-up Spotlightでは、プラケット、ヴィッキー・アン・フランス、モラス Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morusなどを取り上げています
インド フォーカス：アルコールのトレンド、ビール消費の伸び、そしてGLP-1
今月の India Focusでは、アルコール飲料のトレンドやビール消費の伸びなどを特集しています
パッケージング ハプニング：一口サイズのバター、日本の栄養表示
今月のPackaging Happeningsでは、一口サイズのバターや日本の栄養表示などを取り上げています。
ジャパン フォーカス：グリコが語るスナックのトレンド、甘酒ゼリースティック、お茶のイノベーション
今月のJapan Focus:では、スナック分野におけるグリコの成長戦略、消費者に合わせた甘酒の現代的なアレンジ、お茶のイノベーションなどについて深く掘り下げています。
FBIF 2026
Ginseng democratisation: Advancing the Food as Medicine movement
With the concept of Food As Medicine growing rapidly in Asia, ginseng specialist firm Herbal Player is making the most of its nanotech to make affordable, market-first products
Taylors Wines bets on lighter reds and Asian cuisine for Syrah launch
As demand grows for lighter, food-friendly reds, Taylors Wines is entering the category with a Syrah targeted for Asian cuisine
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from Apr 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from April 2026, including feel good indulgence-driven innovation, Gen Z energy drinks and additive acceptance
Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?
Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets
Japan Focus: Glico on snack trends, amazake jelly sticks, tea innovation and more
In this edition of Japan Focus, we dive into Glico’s strategy for growth in the snack category, modernising amazake for consumers, tea innovations, and more
From protein to prebiotics: 11 launches tapping into longevity nutrition
Brands are reformulating everyday foods with more protein, fibre and functional ingredients as consumers look to support strength, digestion and long-term wellbeing through daily eating habits
Up The Food Chain
Embracing ‘genba’: Glico on balancing global trends with localisation
Yukio Kimura, COO of Glico Asia Pacific, says understanding ‘genba’ – the field where operations and consumer interactions take place – is key to keeping brands relevant in diverse markets
Chewable beauty: Convenience meets functionality in amazake jelly sticks
Snack brand Hananomi transforms the traditional amazake drink into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers
Tea among the stars: Space sakura and decaf drive Japan firm exports
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options
The snack barometer: The Iran conflict and the limits of consumer resilience
Food companies are becoming some of the clearest observers of the economic fallout from the Iran conflict as fuel volatility, inflation fears and changing spending habits begin reshaping behaviour across the supermarket aisle
Hot Right Now: China health foods, alt-protein fusion and Tetra Pak exclusive
China health foods, alt-protein fusion and Tetra Pak VP exclusive feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
Food Ingredients China 2026
Healthy China 2030 spurs wellness-driven food additive innovation
Food companies pivot to plant-based additives and health-forward messaging to meet consumer demand and align with the Healthy China 2030 Blueprint
Dignified food for seniors: Closing gaps in an ageing world
As societies age rapidly, a pressing question emerges: how can we better support seniors with dysphagia, a condition many may one day face?
Alt Protein Watch: Beyond Meat, processed foods and fusion cuisine growth
Beyond Meat, processed foods and fusion cuisine growth feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
5 food and drink innovations shaping the industry’s next growth wave
Smart insight is driving innovation to the next level, whether it’s how to better tap into GLP-1 nutrition or the rise of frozen snacks, manufacturers are getting clever
FHA 2026
Taiwan courts overseas halal food markets with culture, health benefits
Taiwan’s halal brands are leveraging health messaging and cultural appeal to attract overseas consumers from Asia Pacific and the Middle East
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Alpro Pharmacy, BYHEALTH to present on metabolic health
Metabolic health and weight management are two key themes covered in this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 and Malaysia-based Alpro Pharmacy chain and China’s health supplement giant BYHEALTH are among the key speakers.