Singapore to enforce stricter sodium and fat labelling by 2027
Singapore will tighten labelling and advertising laws for sodium and saturated fat by 2027 — here’s what food brands need to know about this change.
Betting on breakfast: Calbee to double down on granola business in Asia
Calbee is amplifying focus on its Frugra granola brand in Asia in hopes of becoming the region’s top ‘healthy breakfast’ option.
Five ways to future-proof plant-based strategies in APAC
We spotlight five key strategies food firms can adopt to stay competitive in the fast-growing plant-based sector, particularly in APAC where demand continues to rise.
India’s FSSAI to tighten licensing rules for ‘high risk’ products
Firms producing infant nutrition, packaged drinking water, and other “high-risk” items must obtain either a State or Central License that involves stricter compliance requirements.
Japan’s new Basic Plan for Food: 4 takeaways for global food brands
Discover four key insights global food firms need to know about Japan’s new Basic Plan for Food and its impact on regional food trade.
Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations
China’s Gen Z is driving candy innovation to blend wellness, tech, and emotion into a new wave of functional, expressive confections.
Theabrownin: 3 must-knows about new ‘Nobel Prize-worthy’ ingredient
Theabrownin has been touted by Chinese food scientists as a ‘direct route to the Nobel Prize’ – here are three key reasons for their excitement.
Tyson highlights food safety as ‘number one’ priority in Asia
Tyson Foods has revamped its APAC strategy with a food safety focus to boost competitiveness amid global protein challenges.
Why ultra-processing should not be an argument against alt proteins
Ultra-processing is often cited as a key factor hindering alternative protein acceptance in Asia – but perhaps better communication is all that is need to solve this quandary.
Penghu Uncle eyes Singapore as next big export market for premium sauces
Penghu Uncle has set its sights on Singapore as for its premium seafood-based sauces and snacks, hoping to use it as a springboard into ASEAN.
