China’s latest food safety report reveals pesticide contamination, food additives as major concerns
China compiles local food safety data based on random spot checks conducted on a large number of food companies in the country in quarterly reports.
The most recent version was compiled from spot checks and testing on over two million batches of local food products, and found that over 60,000 batches of these did not meet local food safety standards.
China tariff adjustments 2025: Dairy big winner but sugary products take major hit
China is one of the world’s largest consumer markets, and any adjustments to its import and export tariffs can have immense impacts on global trade.
Its recently-announced adjustment to its import tariffs will see many dairy products benefit – but various sugary solutions are expected to take a major hit.
Coffee Shop At Home: Nestle unveils strategies to boost business in India and China
Nestle is targeting growth for its coffee business in China, India and the Middle East, where consumptions lags far behind the global average.
A major part of Nestle’s coffee strategy will seek to target younger consumer demographics and the home coffee machine segment.
High sugary drink consumption linked with chronic kidney disease - China study
A study in China finds that higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages was associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease.
On the other hand, moderate consumption of natural juices (NJs) had protective effect on CKD development.
Multi-sensorial innovation, affordability and health key drivers in Asian confectionery
In a day and age where consumers of all ages are seeking out excitement and indulgence with every dollar spent, confectionery experts have highlighted a need for “advanced” products that can appeal to a more discerning consumer group.
According to expert insights, the only way forward may be to tap on multi-sensorial innovations.