Suntory reacts as CEO quits amid drug investigation
The shocking resignation of Japanese food and beverage giant Suntory’s CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry
Indonesia’s WTO winning streak could threaten EUDR viability
Continuous palm oil wins for Indonesia at the WTO cast doubts on how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will impact sustainability and trade
BLACKPINK Jisoo-recommended tomato chips expands flavours, packaging
Fashion Food tomato chips, made viral by BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in 2023, have launched bold new flavours and packaging to grow their social media snack success
Leaf-powered protein: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto Japan
Exclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foods
Mengniu H1 sales hit by weak milk sales, soft demand
Weak demand and falling ambient milk sales weigh on Chinese dairy giant Mengniu’s H1 results, highlighting pressures in the local dairy market
Thai Union to ramp up overseas production in response to US tariffs
In response to US reciprocal tariff rates, Thai Union is planning expansions of its overseas manufacturing sites such as Ghana and the United States.
‘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.
New Carabao beer marries affordability with low-alcohol appeal
Beverage giant Carabao has launched its new Pattaya Beach Beer, combining budget and refreshment with an eye to dominate new market segments
Less sugar, more sweets: Asians seek local flavours in healthier treats
Sixty-five percent of South East Asian consumers prefer local flavours and lower sugar when indulging in desserts, according to a new regional study
Asahi bets on alcohol-led growth in 2025 despite H1 profits decline
Asahi is confident that positive alcohol trends will drive profitability for it this year, and has revised its full-year profit forecast upwards despite a half-year dip
