China cracks down on food live-streaming with strict new regulations
In a world-first move, China has introduced specific regulations to govern live-streamers and related companies dealing in food products
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South Korea strengthens contactless retail, egg safety regulations
South Korea has upgraded its contactless retail and egg safety systems, with an eye on curbing food poisoning and strengthening e-commerce oversight
ASEAN watch: Our Top 10 ASEAN stories from the past year
We reveal the top 10 ASEAN food and beverage stories of 2025, spanning trade and regulatory developments, supply chain challenges and emerging innovation across the region
Sustainability spotlight: Our Top 10 Sustainability stories from the past year
Here are our top 10 sustainability stories of 2025, spanning corporate strategy, upcycling innovation and the practical challenges facing the food and beverage industry
Clearer and more flexible: India’s 2026 alcohol regulations
India’s new alcohol regulations include mandatory labelling and expanded category definitions, signalling greater consumer transparency and flexibility for producers
Why salt reduction is getting harder for food makers
Governments may be returning to salt reduction targets, but manufacturers say the era of easy reformulation wins is long over
Child obesity surge fuels push to restrict unhealthy food packaging
As obesity rates climb, experts focus on packaging as a strong influence on children’s choices – both as a risk factor and a tool to promote healthier diets
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Calbee, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo to present this July
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
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
5 need-to-know regulations set to impact APAC food & beverage in 2026
From Indonesia’s all-out halal regulations to sodium policies spurring rapid reformulation and taxation changes affecting food company strategies, these are five regulatory and policy updates that are expected to have a major impact on the F&B sector in 2026
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
Policy Picks: China tariffs, 2025 top regulatory news and more
China tariffs, 2025 top regulatory news and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks
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
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
EU dairy hit by Chinese tariffs: All you need to know
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices
Vietnam to tighten dairy, alcohol rules to advance food safety goals
Vietnam plans to update dairy and alcohol regulations in line with ongoing national goals to improve local food safety compliance and public health
Regulatory recap: Our Top 10 APAC F&B policy stories in 2025
We reveal the top 10 regulation and policy stories from the food and beverage industry in 2025, including Singapore Nutri-Grade, Australia supermarket report, Japan Basic Food Plan and more
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.
High sugary drink intake still prevalent in Chinese schoolkids
Over 80% of China’s schoolchildren are still choosing sweet drinks, sparking calls for tougher control measures
China issues detailed Q&As to help food firms navigate label overhaul
Chinese regulators have published new guidance documents to guide food firms through new nutritional label regulatory updates, in hopes of boosting compliance
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Indonesia commits to easier halal certification for food SMEs
Indonesia aims to simplify halal certification for food SMEs, boosting global competitiveness and ensuring inclusive access for small businesses
Malaysia-US Trade Agreement: Food Sector Implications
Malaysia’s latest trade deal with the United States could have significant impacts for the food sector – but not so soon, and not all will benefit
Unilever India confident GST reforms will aid growth despite Q2 declines
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) is optimistic that the government’s recent tax reforms will help drive growth in the long-run, offsetting current impacts on sales
Policy Picks: Salt taxes, China organic standards, FSSAI and more
Salt taxes, China organic standards, FSSAI and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks
‘A national shame’: FSSAI embroiled in fight over ORS label misuse
India’s latest labelling ban has been stayed by a New Delhi court, raising concerns over continued sales of high-sugar oral rehydration products
Another EUDR backflip: How did we get here?
In a dramatic pivot, the EU’s anti-deforestation law looks like it will be pushed back for some, and reworked for all. Here’s a timeline to help with the whiplash
China updates organic certification standards for food sector
China has revised its organic food certification rules, strengthening requirements for products to obtain the Organic Product Certification Mark
India regulates Ayurveda Aahara, aligns with food wellness trends
India launches a new ‘Kind of Business’ (KoB) framework for Ayurveda Aahara as food trends lean towards traditional, personalised wellness
APAC salt reformulation rises in response to grading schemes, salt taxes
With salt taxes looming and nutri-grade schemes making their mark, more APAC food firms must reformulate to meet health and regulatory demands
UAE to link beverage prices to sugar levels: What does industry need to do?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement a tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January 2026
Veolia tackles food waste and clean energy challenges in SEA
Proper waste disposal and renewable energy are key priorities for South East Asia, said the firm
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
South Korea boosts K-Food security amid rise in fake products
South Korea is responding to fake food complaints with tighter controls, hoping to safeguard local food industry standards and export trust
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Could 3D food printing be moving one step closer to mainstream adoption?
3D food printing is moving rapidly into commercial applications, but scientists stress that the next breakthroughs will depend on advances in printability, adaptability, safety, and consumer trust
Tariff war takes a turn with removal of hundreds of items
US continues negotiations with trade partners while awaiting Supreme Court to overturn blocked tariffs
Policy Picks: Carlsberg Malaysia, India e-commerce and more
Carlsberg Malaysia, India e-commerce and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks
‘Food labels go beyond marketing’: India signals tighter rules ahead
FSSAI signalled tighter scrutiny of food labelling and advertising to meet global standards after a multi-ministerial consultation
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
Organic sector questions ‘unclear’ GM food rules but ANZ push ahead
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is moving forward with new GM food definitions that some say weaken the distinction between ‘natural’ and modified foods
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
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.
Vietnam’s WTO food safety update signals new growth for industry
Vietnam has announced new food safety updates at a global level, marking a new phase of growth to boost trade confidence and opportunities for local firms
Zepto food scandal exposes India quick commerce risks
Zepto’s Mumbai hub exposed for major hygiene lapses, revealing weak food safety enforcement and cold chain gaps in India’s booming quick commerce sector
India warns against ‘100%’ claims as global scrutiny grows
India’s food regulator says ‘100%’ claims can mislead, as scrutiny mounts worldwide over absolute language in food and sustainability marketing
Mondelēz wants to delay EUDR, Nestlé doesn’t
The debate is heating up over whether Europe’s deforestation law should be delayed, again
Policy Picks: Japan Basic Plan, China plant-based colours and more
Japan Basic Plan, China plant-based colours and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks
Philippines faces rice price instability amid global unrest
Philippines halts rice price cuts and tariff hikes amid global unrest, fuelling uncertainty and rising costs for consumers and food manufacturers
Why was the Green Claims Directive withdrawn?
The anti-greenwashing legislation would have put significant administrative burden on food