Hot Right Now: Suntory CEO drug scandal, Chinese brands eye SEA and more
Suntory CEO drug scandal, Chines brands eye SEA and more feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
Markets & trends
South Korea targets Saudi Arabia for K-food export growth
South Korea is eyeing Saudi Arabia as a key food exports market, doubling down on inter-government collaborations and local regulatory deep dives
Who is primed to tap into growing consumer coffee interest in China?
Although China’s coffee consumption may amount to around only five cups of coffee per person each year, the country is fast becoming a market to watch
Leaf-powered protein: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto Japan
Exclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foods
チャイナ フォーカス：牛肉需要、東南アジア市場での現地化、タンパク質推進
中国における牛肉需要の拡大、東南アジア市場での現地化戦略、明治のタンパク質推進、 中国の食品・栄養市場における主要トレンドを取り上げています。
代替プロテインウォッチ：Vowの培養ウズラ肉、Samyangの植物性製品
Vowの培養ウズラ肉、Samyangの植物性製品などを今回の代替プロテイン ウォッチで 紹介
ジャパン フォーカス：アサヒの見通し、スナックボックスのトレンド、シルクプロテイン
今回のJapan Focusでは、アサヒの成長予測、日本におけるスナックボックスのトレンド拡大、シルクプロテインなどについて掘り下げます
Food for the soul: Why emotion and experience shape branding in Asia
Emotional and sensory experiences are reshaping how Asian consumers choose food, creating new opportunities for brands to stand out
Japan Focus: Asahi outlook, snack box trends, silkworm protein, and more
We dive into Asahi’s growth projection, growth of Japan’s snack box trends, silkworm protein, and more in this edition of Japan Focus
Silkworm protein firm targets ASEAN, EU expansion
Japan’s Morus plans ASEAN and EU expansions for its silkworm protein powder, backed by new funding and growing functional food demand
Japan’s Ladder Inc taps Dagashi trend with US snack box launch
Nostalgic Japanese snack dagashi anchor firm Ladder Inc is pushing into the US snack box market
Healthier Choices: Beanless coffee, CP space food, upcycling and more
Beanless coffee, CP space food, upcycling and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Our top 10 food and beverage industry stories from August 2025
Check out the top 10 F&B industry stories from the past month, from Meiji protein for muscle, Ajinomoto protein ice cream and more
Sustainable September
Sustainability isn’t going away: and neither is cattle farming
Regulatory priorities may be shifting but climate risks, investor trust and consumer demand make industry action non-negotiable
Alt Protein Watch: Vow cultured quail, Samyang plant-based and more
Vow cultured quail, Samyang plant-based and more feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
Safety and nutrition: Boosting the appeal of upcycled foods
Food tech firm Mottainai made its soy-based meat with public health in mind – a tenet that guides its food safety and nutrition policy to build consumer trust
Vietnam’s NFC taps top freeze-dried tech to target ready-to-eat market
Vietnam’s Nature Foods Company (NFC) taps APAC’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food demand with freeze-drying tech that delivers safety, nutrition, and clean-label appeal
India enforces stricter transparency, food safety training for e-commerce
India announces stricter transparency and training mandates for e-commerce in a ‘bold but necessary’ move
Food, nutra policies must match risks, not stifle competition - experts
Regulations should protect consumers by matching actual risks, but misplaced focus may hinder innovation and fair competition, experts caution
Stevia 3.0: Can the plant-based sweetener finally crack mainstream beverages?
Beverages are the biggest user of stevia: yet the path for the plant-based sweetener has not been smooth. Does it still hold superstar potential in sugar reduction?
Middle East rises in global halal food manufacturing race
As demand for halal food grows, the Middle East is emerging as a strong competitor to South East Asia in global halal manufacturing
Middle East Focus: Saudi Arabia entry, Turkey food fraud risks and more
Saudi Arabia entry, Turkey food fraud risks and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Experts warn against young adult reliance on Instagram for nutrition advice: UAE study
A new study has revealed that nearly two-thirds of young adults in the UAE turn to social media for nutrition advice, with Instagram topping the list.
Diageo taps premium cocktail culture and talent to fuel APAC growth
Diageo boosts its premium spirits strategy in Asia through immersive experiences to tap on consumer ‘desire for the extraordinary’
Mottainai scales up okara-based tech, expands upcycled food portfolio
‘Sustainability alone is not enough’ – Food tech firm Mottainai ramps up commercial scale beyond okara-based meat
South Korean ice cream exports to North America surge
South Korean ice cream exports are rising fast, rivalling ramyeon as a top food export driven by strong demand and popularity in the North American market
Planet, people, nutrition: Samyang’s three-pronged sustainability drive
Samyang Foods is ramping up its eco-friendly product development and nutrition-focused offerings as part of a broader sustainability strategy
Dark stores and deep risks: What APAC can learn from India’s Q-commerce
India’s Zepto license suspension exposes hygiene and safety risks as APAC markets embrace rapid delivery and dark store models
China Focus: Beef demand, SEA market localisation, protein push, and more
This edition explores China’s growing beef demand, SEA localisation strategies, Meiji’s protein push, and key trends in the nation’s food and nutrition market
聚焦中国：牛肉需求、东南亚市场本地化、蛋白质推广等
本期探讨了中国日益增长的牛肉需求、东南亚本地化战略、明治的蛋白质推广以及中国食品和营养市场的主要趋势。
聚焦日本：明治呼吁优先考虑摄入蛋白质、转基因食品认知差距、个性化健康趋势等
本期“聚焦日本”深入探讨明治对肌肉生长和维持蛋白质的研究、味之素的蛋白质冰淇淋、日本对低转基因食品的认知等
聚焦澳新：AIFST、Brownes Dairy、便利与健康等
本期“聚焦澳新”包含 AIFST、Brownes Dairy、便利与健康等专题报道
可持续发展内容：正大食品、食品安全难题等
本期“可持续发展内容”包含正大食品、食品安全难题等专题报道
China’s rising beef demand driving novel farm-to-consumer models
A specialised beef brand incubation platform is in the works in China, aiming to develop new means to meet rising local beef demand
Chinese food brands localising products to crack South East Asia
Chinese food brands are making inroads into South East Asia by localising innovation to compete with entrenched global players
Start-up Spotlight: Cultured quail, Brazil nuts, Asian snacks, and more
Vow’s cultured quail, sustainable Brazil nuts, Kantin Lab’s Asian snacks, and more feature in this roundup
How ‘swicy’ became the global flavor with staying power
Heat-meets-sweet has gone from a fringe experiment to a flavor found in every aisle. From hot honey biscuits to mango-habanero chips, swicy is winning over shoppers and it’s not cooling down
4 ways omics data is shaping the future of food and nutrition
Explore four powerful ways omics data is revolutionising food decisions, leading consumers towards personalised health and nutrition
India Focus: Modi’s anti-obesity plan, better-for-you snacks, Zepto food scandal, and more
Modi’s nationwide anti-obesity drive, the rise of better-for-you snacks, Zepto e-commerce scandal, and more feature in this round-up
Dairy’s most valuable brands: Who came top in 2025?
From Amul to Yili, here’s how dairy’s largest brands ranked this year
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: Resilience, food security and investment take the spotlight in Singapore
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit returns to Singapore this November to bring focus on resilience, food security and investment across APAC’s rapidly evolving agri-food landscape.
How Kerry’s salt and sugar reduction tech is quietly driving its bottom line
As brands face mounting pressure to cut sodium and sugar without compromising taste, reformulation is no longer a niche concern – it’s driving real commercial gains. Kerry’s behind-the-scenes tech is helping reshape everyday foods and quietly lifting margins
中東フォーカス：English Tea Shop、飲料トレンド、コーヒー
ここでは、English Tea Shop、飲料トレンド、コーヒーなどを特集しています。
サステナビリティ スニペッツ : CP Foods、食品安全の難問
今回のサステナビリティ スニペッツでは、CP Foods、食品安全の難問などを取り上げて います。
サイエンス ショート： 糖尿病有病率、WHO STEPs研究
今回のサイエンス ショートでは、糖尿病有病率、WHO STEPs研究、ベジ・ナノセンサーなどを特集しています。
ヘルシア チョイス：抹茶オーツラテ、高タンパク質チョコレート
今回のヘルシア チョイスは、抹茶オーツ麦ラテ、高タンパク質チョコレート、層別栄養などを特集しています。
ジャパン フォーカス：明治が提唱するタンパク質摂取の優先順位、GM食品に対する意識のギャップ、パーソナライズド・ヘルス・トレンド
今回は、筋肉の成長と維持のためのタンパク質に関する明治の研究、味の素のプロテイン・アイスクリーム、日本のGM食品に対する意識の低さなどについて掘り下げています。
Japan Focus: Meiji’s call to prioritise protein intake, GM food awareness gaps, personalised health trends, and more
This edition delves into Meiji’s research into protein for muscle growth and maintenance, Ajinomoto’s protein ice cream, Japan’s low GM food awareness, and more
Winning with localisation in Asia: 3 key strategies for growth
Amid Asia’s dominant megatrend of localisation, presence, customisation, and communication are the 3 key strategies brands must adopt to thrive