Our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from Oct 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 our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from October 2025, including Hennessy celebrity collab, Fi Asia top trends, important functional ingredients in Asia and more

Hennessy launches Mid-Autumn Festival editions with Jackson Wang, blending heritage and modern serves like oolong tea and sparkling water.
Hennessy launches Mid-Autumn Festival editions with Jackson Wang, blending heritage and modern serves like oolong tea and sparkling water. (Moët Hennessy)

Hennessy x Jackson Wang collab showcases cognac’s versatility in Asia

Hennessy is mixing V.S.O.P. and X.O. with oolong tea and sparkling water for a Mid-Autumn Festival launch with superstar Jackson Wang

Functional foods and affordability are among the key trends influencing new product development in the APAC region.
Functional foods and affordability are among the key trends influencing new product development in the APAC region. (Rasulovs/Getty Images)

5 major food industry trends spotted at Fi Asia 2025

From cost-effectiveness to flavour favourites, these are the top 5 food trends seen at Fi Asia 2025, influencing new product development in the region

Demand for sustainable and traditional nutrient-rich foods for ageing populations is fuelling functional food growth in Asia Pacific.
Demand for sustainable and traditional nutrient-rich foods for ageing populations is fuelling functional food growth in Asia Pacific. (Helin Loik-Tomson/Getty Images)

4 emerging functional ingredients with APAC growth potential

At Fi Asia 2025 in Bangkok, four functional ingredients stood out as APAC consumers seek sustainable, traditional foods to support healthy lifestyles

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Pesticides have emerged as a top concern in China's latest food safety report (PM Images/Image: Getty/PM Images)

Pesticide residues dominate China’s latest food safety findings

A new China government food safety report shows potential pesticide risks, spotlighting challenges for authorities, industry, and consumers

Prefer launches its soluble bean-free coffee powder for B2B manufacturing partners.
Prefer launches its soluble bean-free coffee powder for B2B manufacturing partners. (Prefer)

Bean-free coffee: Prefer partners Ajinomoto, Coffee Ferm for APAC growth

Singapore’s Prefer looks to scale its sustainable bean-free coffee across APAC with partners Ajinomoto and Coffee Ferm

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APAC is one of the most important food and nutrition markets today

Why APAC is rising hub for functional foods, new food tech

APAC’s unique incorporation of culture and health priorities with food is driving its rise as a hub for functional foods and novel technologies

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Salt and sugar reduction are an important emerging area in South Korea

South Korea’s sodium and sugar intake report: 4 major findings

South Korea’s latest sodium and sugar report has revealed 4 key insights to guide the food sector in navigating health trends, regulations and product strategy

Heineken is a proud sponsor of the Formula 1 race
Heineken is a proud sponsor of the Formula 1 race (Heineken)

Heineken on how F1 sponsorship is boosting zero-alcohol beer strategy

Heineken is leveraging its F1 sponsorship and Heineken 0.0 to promote moderation and reshape drinking habits among sports fans and global drinkers

Bel Group is known for its portioned cheeses under brands like Kiri and The Laughing Cow.
Bel Group is known for its portioned cheeses under brands like Kiri and The Laughing Cow. (Bel Group)

Bel Group backs precision fermentation to secure dairy, protein future

Dairy heavyweight Bel Group is exploring precision fermentation as a strategy to reshape dairy production and meet evolving protein needs

A lake in the shape of a cutlery plate, in the middle of unspoilt nature. A metaphor for veganism, vegetarianism and the meat-free trend in eating. 3d rendering.
Ajinomoto has reaffirmed its sustainability goals (Petmal/Getty Images)

Ajinomoto reaffirms 2030 sustainability goals despite CEO shift

Ajinomoto has renewed commitment to its 2030 sustainability strategy despite a sudden change in CEO recently, reinforcing its long-term AminoScience-based green strategy