Business

Danone strengthens beverages portfolio with Asia-Pacific acquisition

Danone has ramped up its portfolio of functional beverages with the agreement to purchase Australia-based Made Group.

聚焦中国：功能性食品创新、KitKat 本土化战略、中国品牌在东南亚的崛起等

本期探讨本土化、功能创新与高端化如何助力品牌赢得亚洲各地消费者

How can food firms counter the rising prevalence of Chinese brands?

With a rising number of Chinese brands pushing into Southeast Asia, competitors need to look beyond price to localisation, uniqueness and other strategies

China Focus: Functional food innovations, KitKat’s localisation strategy, and the rise of Chinese brands in SEA

This edition examines how localisation, functional innovation and premiumisation are helping brands win consumers across Asia

聚焦中东：土耳其肉类消费、伊朗冲突与韩食动向等

本期“聚焦中东”重点关注土耳其肉类消费、伊朗冲突与韩食动向等专题报道

科学短报：替代乳制品 2.0、个性化营养与智能创新等

本期“科学短报”包含替代乳制品 2.0、个性化营养与智能创新等专题报道。

PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth

AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge

Start-up Spotlight: ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly

ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight

Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth

Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends

ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026

Thai Union rides protein and whole-food waves with MONORI snacks

Seafood giant Thai Union has ticked multiple snacking checkboxes with its MONORI brand, tapping ongoing megatrends such as protein, whole foods and convenience

トレンドトラッカー：ゼリースティック、「食は薬」の概念、グリコのインサイト

今月のTrend Trackerでは、ゼリースティック、「食は薬」の概念、そしてグリコのインサイトを取り上げています。

中東フォーカス：トルコの食肉消費、イラン情勢、K-フード

今月のMiddle East Focusでは、トルコの男女における食肉消費理由、イラン情勢による業界への影響、K-フード輸出を取り上げています

ASEANフォーカス：ハラール市場の成長、Carlsberg Malaysia 、ベトナムの食品安全

今月のASEAN Focusでは、ハラール市場の成長、Carlsberg Malaysiaのプレミアム化戦略 、ベトナムの食品安全実施棚上げを取り上げています

サイエンス ショート：代替乳2.0、パーソナライズド ニュートリション、スマートイノベーション

今月のScience Shortsでは、代替乳2.0のアプローチ、パーソナライズド ニュートリション、そしてスマートイノベーションを取り上げています

TFWA 2026

Croissant gin? Four Pillars tests the boundaries of innovation

Australian distillery Four Pillars is reinventing what gin innovation looks like, experimenting with bold new flavours that leap beyond classic botanicals

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Mars and DoorDash among CPG brands chasing $7.5 billion World Cup spend

Nearly 90% of World Cup viewers plan on food and beverage purchases, fueling $7.5 billion in spending

Will integrated hubs define Singapore’s food manufacturing future?

As major food brands shift operations out of Singapore, Gourmet Xchange taps convenience and scalability with an integrated food hub from ideation to production and distribution

ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026

Betagro turns chicken into noodles to double protein per meal

Betagro has created noodles made out of chicken breast, offering consumers a new way to double up on protein and satisfy tapping demand for high-protein innovation

Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle

Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue

General Mills sees soft demand ahead, but also pockets of opportunity

Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories

Who’s winning the World Cup before kick-off?

With FIFA forecasting a record $13bn in revenue from World Cup 2026, snack manufacturers are betting that football’s biggest tournament can deliver equally outsized returns

Awareness of FFCs high but more needs to be done to raise uptake – Japan survey

Tokyo-based market research firm MyVoicecom has released results from its survey on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), which indicate that though awareness of these products is high, more work is needed to increase consumption rate.

Young and sweet: Apple cider vinegar reinvented as RTD drinks

Shandong-based Lv Jie launches RTD apple cider vinegar with apple juice and prebiotics – a younger, tastier makeover to attract younger consumers

Old-school soy, new-school appeal: Oatside’s fresh soymilk take

Oatside is repositioning soymilk for younger Asian consumers with a high-protein, clean-label offering focused on taste and wellness

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure

TFWA 2026

Jägermeister eyes Gen Z growth with orange liqueur focus

Jägermeister is in what it calls its ‘orange era’, doubling down on capturing Gen Z consumers all over the world with its latest Jägermeister Orange liqueur

Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found

Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns

Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?

Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus

Arla Foods snaps up historic Australian cottage cheese firm

Arla Foods has bought out a leading Australian cottage cheese brand, strengthening its presence in the country.

Will cocoa alts ever be sexy? Hershey backlash opens the debate

As cocoa markets fluctuate, Hershey’s controversy shows that while alt-chocolate is advancing fast, taste and transparency remain make-or-break for consumers

AgNavigator: same agtech backbone, bigger industry picture

William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title

FBIF 2026

Going for red: Ocean Spray taps health and visual appeal to localise in China

Cranberry specialist Ocean Spray is leveraging multiple health benefits and bright red red visual appeal to tailor products for China, aligning innovation with local tastes

FBIF 2026

Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture

From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the few foreign brands to have thoroughly cracked Japan’s competitive chocolate market

Food for seniors: Empathy and food safety gaps hindering innovation

As populations age, companies are exploring safer and appealing dysphagia foods for the elderly, but gaps in empathy, research and awareness prove challenging

China Focus: WALOVI’s global push, Healthy China 2030, senior nutrition and more

This edition covers herbal tea brand WALOVI’s global expansion, Healthy China 2030-driven food innovation, nutrition solutions for seniors with dysphagia, and more

WALOVI taps food-as-medicine trend to grow in Saudi and beyond

China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas

聚焦中东：巴西莓品牌 SAMBAZON、伊朗冲突与沙特食品欺诈

本期“聚焦中东”重点关注巴西莓品牌 SAMBAZON、伊朗冲突以及沙特食品欺诈

聚焦初创公司：Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morus 等

本期“聚焦初创公司”重点关注 Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morus 等初创公司

聚焦印度：酒精饮料行业趋势、啤酒消费增长与 GLP-1

本期“聚焦印度”重点关注酒精饮料行业趋势、啤酒消费增长及更多内容

Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever

C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem

Iran conflict drains the colour from snack packs

Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry

Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero, Nestlé and Hershey: Rethinking confectionery innovation

From viral chocolates to cultural collaborations, confectionery innovation is entering a new experience‑led era

中東フォーカス：SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン紛争、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題

今月のMiddle East Focusでは、SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン情勢、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題を取り上げています

スタートアップ スポットライト： Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morus

今月のStart-up Spotlightでは、プラケット、ヴィッキー・アン・フランス、モラス Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morusなどを取り上げています

パッケージング ハプニング：一口サイズのバター、日本の栄養表示

今月のPackaging Happeningsでは、一口サイズのバターや日本の栄養表示などを取り上げています。

ジャパン フォーカス：グリコが語るスナックのトレンド、甘酒ゼリースティック、お茶のイノベーション

今月のJapan Focus:では、スナック分野におけるグリコの成長戦略、消費者に合わせた甘酒の現代的なアレンジ、お茶のイノベーションなどについて深く掘り下げています。

Japan Focus: Glico on snack trends, amazake jelly sticks, tea innovation and more

In this edition of Japan Focus, we dive into Glico’s strategy for growth in the snack category, modernising amazake for consumers, tea innovations, and more

Up The Food Chain

Embracing ‘genba’: Glico on balancing global trends with localisation

Yukio Kimura, COO of Glico Asia Pacific, says understanding ‘genba’ – the field where operations and consumer interactions take place – is key to keeping brands relevant in diverse markets

Carlsberg Malaysia reaffirms premiumisation as key growth lever amid uncertainty

Carlsberg Malaysia will double down on its premiumisation priorities, leveraging premium products and innovation to drive growth despite challenging market conditions

Beyond Meat prepares for drinks launch as losses begin to slow

Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery