Our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from July 2025

Check out FoodNavigator-Asia's Top 10 stories from the last month
Check out FoodNavigator-Asia's Top 10 stories from the last month (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Check out the top 10 F&B industry stories from the past month, from MILO behind-the-scenes footage and alcohol-based instant noodles to Japan food waste

MILO is one of Nestle's most beloved brands in Asia
MILO is one of Nestle's most beloved brands in Asia (Nestle)

MILO at 75: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at iconic Nestlé brand

Explore how Nestlé’s MILO is made with rare behind-the-scenes access and exclusive insights into its production, branding, and legacy in Asia

Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor's Hua Tiao Chicken noodles
Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor's Hua Tiao Chicken noodles (TTL)

Taiwan state distillery taps food market with alcohol-based instant noodles

Taiwan’s state distillery has diversified into the food industry with alcohol-based instant noodles, blending beverage expertise with ready-to-eat innovation

Vegetables spread out on the table.
Vegetables spread out on the table. (T&I studio/Getty Images)

Japan’s food waste strategy gains ground toward 2030 targets

Japan cuts commercial food waste by 58%, marking major progress toward its 2030 goal of 100% reduction and driving sustainable practices in the food sector

Meta Liquor sparkling baijiu comes in Sea Salt Pineapple and Grape Yuzu flavours
Meta Liquor sparkling baijiu comes in Sea Salt Pineapple and Grape Yuzu flavours (Meta Liquor)

Modernising baijiu: World’s bestselling spirit targets China’s Gen Z drinkers

Meta Liquor’s pioneering of sparkling baijiu serves to modernise the traditional spirit, crafting a modern identity to engage Gen Z consumers

Research shows that oats can lower age-related systemic chronic inflammation in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Research shows that oats can lower age-related systemic chronic inflammation in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. (AnSyvanych/Getty Images)

PepsiCo: Oats could reduce age-related inflammation

Research shows that oats can lower age-related inflammation (iAge) in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease

NOVA links high consumption of UPFs to obesity and other non-communicable diseases, but has been criticised for oversimplifying food processing and lacking quantitative criteria.
NOVA links high consumption of UPFs to obesity and other non-communicable diseases, but has been criticised for oversimplifying food processing and lacking quantitative criteria. (LightFieldStudios/Getty Images)

Experts call for clearer NOVA classification guidelines

Researchers urge refinements to NOVA’s food classification system, citing confusion between formulation and processing as key flaws

Paddy rice terraces in countryside area
Paddy rice terraces in countryside area (Dragonite_East/Getty Images)

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

Woman eating a cookie and holding more
Woman eating a cookie and holding more (Deagreez/Getty Images)

Nestlé drives product reformulation based on nutrient density

Nestlé has revealed a focus on nutrient density in its reformulation efforts to meet market-specific food product demands

Lightbulb containing plants
What are the main challenges facing eco-labelling? (J Studios/Getty Images)

Food safety vs sustainability: Will industry have to choose?

Age-old tensions between food safety and sustainability are coming to a head - and the final outcome will shape the future of the food industry

Pulses are a viable tool for advancing both sustainability and food security goals.
Pulses are a viable tool for advancing both sustainability and food security goals. (fcafotodigital/Getty Images)

Why pulses may be key to a more sustainable food system

We bring you three ways pulses meet the demands of future food systems – from health and affordability to environmental sustainability