Brand New: Carlsberg, Kirin, Mengniu and more
Carlsberg, Kirin, Mengniu and more feature in this edition of Brand New
All Asia-Pacific
Estonia’s Middle East playbook: Key insights for food exporters to the Gulf
Estonia is tapping healthier food trends and grain-based product demands to further its ‘Northern Standard’ approach in the region
Start-up Spotlight: Superfood wolffia and ginger syrup among top features
Superfood wolffia and ginger syrup among our top features in this edition of Start-up Spotlight
From comfort to function: How snacking is being redefined
Today’s consumers are redefining snacks, favouring products that combine nutrition, heritage, and convenience
Top functional ingredients shaping food & drink in 2026
Protein, fibre, nootropics and antioxidants are emerging as key functional ingredients shaping food and drink innovation as wellness continues to steer buying decisions
聚焦中国：蒙牛亮相冬奥会、儿童肥胖与包装监管、增长趋势及更多动态
本期聚焦蒙牛在冬奥会的健康与营养战略、限制不健康食品包装的呼声、现代化增长策略及其他行业趋势
China Focus: Mengniu in Winter Olympics, child obesity and packaging, growth trends and more
This edition dives into Mengniu’s health and nutrition focus for Winter Olympics, calls to restrict unhealthy packaging, modernising for growth and other trends
聚焦日本：麒麟控股增长计划、食品过敏原管控、姜糖浆健康产品趋势及更多动态
本期聚焦麒麟研发战略、日本加强食品过敏原监管、冲绳姜糖浆健康产品出海，以及更多行业动态。
聚焦东盟：麒麟泰国布局、Mottainai升级再造策略及更多动态
本期涵盖麒麟在泰国的业务发展战略、Mottainai 的食品升级再造实践，以及其他东盟市场动态
聚焦中东：清真标准统一、沙特 Nutri-Score 及更多动态
本期内容涵盖中东地区清真标准统一化进程、沙特 Nutri-Score 营养标签，以及区域市场其他动态
可持续发展内容：升级再造、环保包装及更多动态
本期聚焦食品升级再造、环保包装创新及其他可持续性实践
Mengniu steps up health and nutrition push at 2026 Winter Olympics
Mengniu will supply dairy products to athletes and fans during the 2026 Winter Olympics, linking the move to its health and nutrition strategy
Dole Specialty Ingredients scales upcycling amid cost pressures
Dole Specialty Ingredients says upcycling fruit side streams into functional ingredients has nutritional and economic promise, but high costs still limit adoption
What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on
Cocoa costs and climate risks: What drives new Barry Callebaut AI hub
Barry Callebaut’s new Global Innovation Center in Singapore combines cacao coatings expertise and AI to address rising cocoa costs and climate pressures
Could blended protein and mushrooms revive alt-protein in Asia?
Experts say blended protein, fermentation, and mushrooms could revive Asia’s alt-protein market with better nutrition and affordability
GLP-1 foods in Asia: State of the market and key challenges
The market for GLP 1 companion foods in Asia faces some major challenges – but big opportunities also await if played right
Packaging Happenings: Gamification, child obesity and more
The influence of gamification, child obesity and more on the packaging sector feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Don’t miss out on 15% CNY promo
Enjoy a 15% discount when you register for the Growth Asia Summit 2026 from now until February 22.
The future of chocolate is bittersweet
Soaring cocoa prices are quietly reshaping how chocolate is formulated, where it’s used and how far the industry can stretch expectations without losing trust
Fibre on the rise: Broad benefits and safety credentials drive growth
The fibre category is gaining momentum, supported by wide-ranging health benefits and reliable safety certifications that strengthen market confidence
チャイナ フォーカス：PepsiCoのゼロシュガー推進、EU乳製品への関税、農村地域経済活性化
PepsiCoのゼロシュガー推進からEU乳製品に対する関税まで、今月のChina Focusでは、中国の消費動向、貿易動向、農村域経経済施策を検証しています。
サステナビリティ スニペット：アップサイクリング、エコフレンドリー包装
アップサイクリング、エコフレンドリー包装などが今月のSustainability Snippetsに特集されています。
ミドルイースト フォーカス：ハラール調和、サウジ版ニュートリスコア
今月のMiddle East Focusでは、ハラール調和、サウジ版食品の栄養表示システムなどを特集しています。
ASEANフォーカス：タイにおけるキリン、Mottainaiのアップサイクリング
キリンのタイ進出、Mottainaiのアップサイクリングなどが今月のASEANフォーカスで特集されています
ジャパン フォーカス：キリンの成長戦略、食品アレルゲン管理、健康増進のための生姜
今月のJapan Focusでは、キリンの研究開発戦略、食品アレルゲン規制強化に向けた日本の動き、健康増進のための沖縄産生姜シロップなどを取り上げています。
Valentine’s Day NPD from Cadbury, Paris Baguette and Wisconsin Cheese
Chocolate still anchors Valentine’s Day, but 2026’s launches show how brands are pushing the holiday further through format, experience and gifts that feel less predictable
Safety First: India alcohol rules, unhealthy food packaging and more
India alcohol rules, unhealthy food packaging and more feature in this edition of Safety First
Japan Focus: Kirin’s growth plans, food allergen controls, ginger for wellness, and more
In this edition, we explore Kirin’s R&D strategies, Japan’s move to tighten food allergen controls, Okinawan ginger syrup for health, and more
Global beer consumption rises on growth in India, Russia and Thailand – Kirin
Beer consumption increased a marginal 0.5% globally, narrowly avoiding decline thanks to sharp gains in key emerging markets, according to Kirin
Balanced meals may matter more than protein alone: Japan study
New data shows than balanced meals, rather than focusing on one nutrient such as protein, are more closely linked to kids’ healthier weight development
Ginger syrup taps food-as-medicine trend to expand Europe, Asia appeal
An Okinawa-based ginger syrup firm is expanding into Europe and Asia, betting on rising demand for traditional food-as-medicine solutions linked to health and beauty
Kirin doubling down on beer innovation and R&D to fuel global growth
Beer giant Kirin is ramping up focus on its beer and R&D businesses to drive international growth, boosting the use of new technology and localisation
Hershey profit shock: 60% drop despite sales bump
Hershey’s profits have plunged again, but rising sales and recent acquisitions hint at a more complicated story
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from Jan 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from January 2026, including key 2026 trends and regulations, PepsiCo zero-sugar push, snacking trends and more
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
3 key lessons for food brands targeting the ‘Future Consumer’
The ‘Future Consumer’ is here, and food brands need to stay ahead of their evolving tastes and expectations to survive in the long run
Gut-muscle axis: Soy protein intake improves muscle health in seniors
The supplementation of soy protein has been shown to improve muscle health and modulate the gut microbiome – findings that a group of Chinese researchers say would support the gut–muscle axis hypothesis.
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
Trend Tracker: 2026 APAC trends, nostalgic snacking, chocolate and more
2026 APAC trends, nostalgic snacking, chocolate and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
Boardroom clash behind Barry Callebaut CEO shake‑up
Leadership shake‑up at Barry Callebaut reveals deeper strategic tensions at the world’s biggest chocolate maker
World’s biggest snack companies: who’s really got the crunch in 2026
In a near-$700bn global market, a handful of companies now decide what scales, what sticks and what survives, and in 2026, the power gap is only widening
TikTok’s influence on food: How online trends blow up
The social media platform can drive food trends to the point where they move markets
Healthy, familiar, accessible: Making alternative protein more scalable
From mung bean snacks to microalgae desserts, familiar and healthier formats are emerging as key levers to help alternative protein firms scale
Sparkling in aluminium: Usability is key for Brown Brothers wine bottles
Australian heritage brand Brown Brothers focuses on sustainable convenience with its novel aluminium prosecco bottle
Alt protein spotlight: Our Top 10 Alternative Protein stories from the past year
We reveal the top 10 most popular alt protein stories from this year, from leaf-powered protein to cultivated seafood and more
Whole grains: A functional, clean label treasure trove?
Natural, whole and ancient grains boast strong nutritional benefits and minimal processing
How coffee creamers became a powerhouse category
Coffee creamers are outperforming much of the dairy aisle – and new products keep pouring in. Where is the category headed?
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