Child obesity surge fuels push to restrict unhealthy food packaging
As obesity rates climb, experts focus on packaging as a strong influence on children’s choices – both as a risk factor and a tool to promote healthier diets
East Asia
Youth engagement and gamification drive APAC & ME packaging trends
Brands are embracing connected packaging, using youth-focused, gamified strategies in Asia Pacific and the Middle East
聚焦澳新：兰特黎斯-恒天然收购风波、澳洲烘焙风潮等行业动态
本期关注兰特黎斯-恒天然收购风波、澳洲烘焙风潮等行业要闻。
聚焦印度：联合利华印度业务、本地超加工食品消费等行业动态
本期重点关注联合利华印度业务、本地超加工食品消费等行业动态。
品牌新动态：百事温室加速器、2025 十大品牌新闻、亚马逊等巨头动态
本期聚焦百事温室加速器亚太区获胜者、2025 年度十大品牌新闻，以及亚马逊等行业巨头的战略新动向。
聚焦日本：麒麟海外扩张、饮食相关健康风险等行业动态
本期重点关注麒麟集团海外布局、果蔬摄入不足带来的健康风险等内容。
聚焦中国：百事加码无糖市场、欧盟乳品面临关税、乡村经济提振举措等行业动态
本期涵盖中国消费趋势、贸易政策与乡村经济激励，从百事无糖新品到欧盟乳品关税，一览行业关键动向。
China Focus: PepsiCo’s zero-sugar push, tariffs on EU dairy, rural economy boost, and more
From PepsiCo’s zero-sugar push to tariffs hitting EU dairy, this edition examines China’s consumer trends, trade moves and rural economy initiatives
China taps tourism and e-commerce to boost rural tea and oranges
China promotes tea and navel oranges in its latest round of belt and road initiatives to boost rural economies in days leading up to the festive season
Nippon focus: Our Top 10 Japan stories from the previous year
Here are our top 10 most popular stories from the Land of the Rising Sun, including big brand innovations, regulatory changes, regional food trade initiatives, and more
PepsiCo doubles down on zero-sugar push with Disney cans in China
Pepsico launches zero-sugar beverages in limited edition Zootopia cans across China, after claiming victory over zero-sugar Coke in the 2025 Pepsi Challenge
ANZフォーカス： LactalisとFonterraの騒動、オーストラリアのベーカリー業界
LactalisとFonterraをめぐるドラマ、オーストラリアのベーカリー業界などが、今回のANZ Focusで取り上げられています
インドフォーカス：Unilever India、現地の超加工食品消費動向
Unilever India、現地の超加工食品消費動向などが今回のIndia Focusで取り上げられています。
トレンド トラッカー：無塩調味料、Mars WrigleyのZ世代戦略
無塩調味料、Mars WrigleyのZ世代戦略などを今回のTrend Trackerで取り上げています。
ジャパン フォーカス：キリンのグローバル展開、食事関連健康リスク
今回はキリンの拡大計画、果物・野菜摂取不足に伴う健康リスクなどを取り上げています。
Japan Focus: Kirin’s global push, diet-linked health risks, and more
This edition features Kirin’s expansion plans, health risks linked to low fruit and vegetable intake, and more
Korean firm expands citrus products in Japan as wellness demand grows
Korean ingredients firm Suchang is expanding its citrus-based business into Japan, developing mandarin peel products to tap rising wellness demand
Packaging in focus: Our Top 10 Packaging stories from 2025
Here are our top 10 packaging stories featuring thermal strips on wine bottles, regulatory updates, sustainability challenges, and more
US, Thailand drive Kirin’s craft gin and shochu push
Kirin’s Mercian is expanding into the US and Thailand with craft gin and shochu, citing strong demand for Japanese spirits and growing interest in Japanese cuisine
How Asahi got Japan hooked on yeast-based milk
The maker of Asahi Super Dry released a unique plant-based drink – and took the Japanese market by storm
China highlights: Our top 10 China stories from 2025
We highlight our top 10 most-read China stories from 2025, covering policy shifts, product innovation, and changing consumer demands
How affordable indulgence is driving APAC snack market
We explore how consumers are engaging in mindful spending and drawn to flavour innovations that balance taste and value
Start-up spotlight: Our Top 10 Start-up stories in 2025
Here are our top 10 start-up stories of 2025, spanning innovations from mood-boosting candies and bean-free coffee to cultivated seafood and novel protein ingredients
EU dairy hit by Chinese tariffs: All you need to know
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices
Middle East focus: Our top 10 Middle East stories in 2025
We reveal the top 10 Middle East food and beverage stories of 2025, including Saudi Arabia’s rapid market evolution, rising regional manufacturing investment and changing consumer demand
Fat reduction, fatigue, gut health: Japan’s top FFC health claims
Fat reduction, fatigue, and gut health-related claims were the top three most popular indications for Foods with Function Claims (FFC) in Japan between April 2024 and March 2025.
Ugly good food: Hong Kong firm blends upcycling with health and social benefits
Hong Kong-based not only powder (nop) upcycles unwanted fruit into snacks, supplements and personal care products using freeze-drying and a social co-creation model
Singapore firm upcycles food byproducts into diabetic-friendly noodles
KosmodeHealth has turned peanut and sweet potato byproducts into low-GI noodles designed to deliver energy without sugar spikes
Dairy and beyond: Yili to grow healthy aging nutrition portfolio
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Taiwan’s Penghu Uncle turns fish skin and bones into indulgent crisps
Taiwan’s Penghu Uncle is transforming discarded fish skin and bones into savoury upcycled crisps with an eye on the ASEAN snack market
Upcycled grape pomace - the next healthy ingredient for firms to watch?
Research from China has found upcycled grape pomace from winemaking can add antioxidants, fibre, colour and texture to foods, offering health and sustainability benefits
Taiwan’s Rose Box eyes rapid exports expansion with organic rose-based products
Taiwan-based Rose Box is aiming to grow its exports business to more APAC markets over the next year with products such as rose jams and rose pastes.
Immune health functional foods see new high in Japan
A record number of 71 products making immune health claims were notified under Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) between April 2024 and March 2025.
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Belize hot sauce heats up Asia with ‘unfermented’ innovations
Belizean brand Marie Sharp’s is turning up the heat in Asia with its unfermented habanero sauces that blend tropical flavour and clean-label appeal
Korea’s Western dietary shift sparks sex-specific heart risks
Rising consumption of Western-style diets in Korea is raising gender-based heart health concerns in adults, based on data from a 16-year study
Japan faces long-term health risks from low fruit, vege intake intake
Most Japanese adults are not meeting recommended fruit and vegetable needs, and new data indicates this issue will worsen in the long-term without intervention
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Popping bobas: A cleaner spin on Taiwan’s global sensation
Taiwan’s Tachiz is reimagining the world-famous boba – from fruity to savoury fillings – to deliver indulgent yet healthier options for food and drink makers
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Sparkling green tea: Taiwanese creation meets demand for zero alcohol
Kaohsiung-based tea firm reimagines green tea into a fizzy beverage as health-conscious consumers seek weight-friendly and zero-alcohol options
China issues detailed Q&As to help food firms navigate label overhaul
Chinese regulators have published new guidance documents to guide food firms through new nutritional label regulatory updates, in hopes of boosting compliance
UPFs surge unevenly across global markets - where’s next?
Ultra-processed diets aren’t equally dominant worldwide - but in some countries, they’re rising fast
Gen Z & wellness in the digital age: How Mars Wrigley plans SEA growth
Gen Z’s focus on wellness and digital culture drives Mars Wrigley’s South East Asian strategy in snacking, oral care and mental wellbeing
聚焦中国：中国更新有机认证新规、雀巢亚太市场战略与老龄化市场洞察
从中国收紧有机标准，到雀巢重拾增长目标，再到功能性成分需求升温，本期将解读塑造亚太地区食品趋势的关键变革
China Focus: China’s new organic rules, Nestlé’s APAC focus, and ageing insights
From China’s stricter organic rules to Nestlé’s renewed growth goals and rising interest in functional ingredients – we unpack key shifts shaping the region’s food trends
政策精读：盐税、中国有机标准、FSSAI 等
本期聚焦盐税、中国有机标准、FSSAI 等精彩内容
聚焦中东：Brooklyn Creamery 冷链、韩国出口等动态
本期将聚焦 Brooklyn Creamery 冷链、韩国出口等精彩内容
聚焦印度：阿育吠陀法规与政策动态等
本期聚焦阿育吠陀法规与政策动态等精彩内容
ジャパン フォーカス：処理水の最新動向、食料安全保障、GABA米
今回のJapan Focusは、日本の核処理水の最新動向、食料安全保障強化に向けた取り組み、メンタルウエルネスに役立つGABA米などについて掘り下げます。
Japan Focus: Nuclear wastewater updates, food security, GABA rice, and more
This edition delves into the latest on Japan’s nuclear wastewater developments, steps to enhancing food security, GABA rice for mental wellness, and more.
ホット ライトナウ：Hennessy x Jackson Wangコラボ、業界トップ5トレンド
今回のHot Right Nowでは、Hennessy と Jackson Wangのコラボによる製品プロモーション、業界トップ5トレンドなどを取り上げています。
中東フォーカス：Brooklyn Creameryのコールドチェーン、韓国の輸出
今回のMiddle East Focusでは、Brooklyn Creameryのコールドチェーン躍進、韓国の 中東向け輸出などを特集しています。