Alt Protein Watch: Updates from Bel, Tetra Pak, PepsiCo and more
Updates from Bel, Tetra Pak, PepsiCo and more feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
Markets & trends
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Ageing Asia: 3 expert food and nutrition takeaways for industry action
Experts at the Growth Asia Summit share 3 key insights to help food and nutrition firms tap into Asia’s burgeoning healthy ageing market
Beyond clean labels: Japan firm taps 75 wellness ingredients for growth
Japan’s Functional Food Creation Research Institute prioritises health benefits over clean-label claims with its fermented 75-botanical plant extract
Japan’s Sankyo Foods to launch GABA rice blends for mental wellness
Japan’s Sankyo Foods introduces a microwavable GABA sprouted brown rice range, blending traditional staples for better texture and nutrition
Hot Right Now: Hennessy-Jackson Wang collab, 5 top industry trends and more
Hennessy-Jackson Wang collab, 5 top industry trends and more feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
Food and drink split on sustainability progress, exclusive survey reveals
Looking back at our Sustainable September initiative, where does the food and drink industry thrive and fall?
UAE food sector embracing AI, cloud tech to drive efficiency
AI and cloud tech are transforming the UAE food industry amid government initiatives to modernise operations, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency
Middle East Focus: Brooklyn Creamery cold-chain, South Korea exports and more
Brooklyn Creamery cold-chain, South Korea exports and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Tetra Pak taps APAC plant-based trends to shape drinks and packaging
Barista oat drinks, fibre-rich soy, and functional carton formats are some of the ways to support healthier, convenient, and sustainable product launches
Mood candies: Sweet treats for mental wellbeing in Asia
Singapore-based Hue taps gap in mood wellness to launch science-backed candies using traditional Asian botanicals
How an Aussie supergrain can boost gut health and elderly nutrition
Award-winning gut-friendly supergrain BARLEYMAX eyes growth in elderly nutrition, infant formula, and high-fibre bakery products
Thai coconut nectar firm eyes Asia, UAE amid functional food boom
Thailand’s Chiwadi taps demand for clean label functional foods in markets new to coconut nectar, with focus on Asia and the UAE
New trout brand taps UAE fishing roots, convenience demand for launch
Finnforel has launched sustainably farmed rainbow trout in UAE, tapping the country’s fishing heritage and demand for clean-label convenient nutrition
CG Foods eyes Middle East, Europe for instant noodle entry
Nepal’s CG Foods is pitching Wai Wai instant noodles as versatile snack and meal alternatives, eyeing entry into Middle East and European markets
Exclusive: 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
How GLP-1 drugs are supercharging the age of precision nutrition
Could the era of precision nutrition turn the pharma-driven metabolism revolution into a food-based one?
4 strategies to meet 7 snacking needs
Function is the new flavour as snacks evolve to serve a spectrum of lifestyle needs from indulgence to performance and wellness
Bread isn’t the enemy: How bakers can reclaim bread’s healthy image
Bread’s reputation has had a rough ride, but enzymes, fiber and a clearer story about nutrition could help bring it back into favor
India Focus: Ayurveda regulations, policy formulations and more
Ayurveda regulations, policy formulations and more feature in this edition of India Focus
Destigmatising perimenopause: Functional food opportunities for brands
How the food industry can support women in perimenopause with functional ingredients like protein, omega-3s and fibre
Fi Asia 2025
Clean label demand fuelling fruit and vegetable opportunities
The clean label movement is driving fresh ways to use fruits and vegetables in food manufacturing and product innovation
APAC salt reformulation rises in response to grading schemes, salt taxes
With salt taxes looming and nutri-grade schemes making their mark, more APAC food firms must reformulate to meet health and regulatory demands
Korea’s Song Hwa bets on original flavour for Asia seaweed growth
Song Hwa Food is banking on premium seaweed, minimal oil, and better packaging to expand across Asia while keeping flavours clean and crisp
Packaging Happenings: New ginseng formats, global-focused cans and more
New ginseng formats, global-focused cans and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
Both sugary and sweetened drinks increase liver disease risk
Sweetened drinks are linked to an even greater risk of liver disease than their sugary counterparts
聚焦中国：食品安全漏洞、人参瞄准Z世代、芝麻油出海等最新动态
本期《中国焦点》涵盖中国最新食品安全发现、Herbal Player面向Z世代的人参产品、康师傅芝麻油业务布局东南亚等内容。
China Focus: Food safety gaps, ginseng for Gen Z, sesame demand, and more
This edition covers China’s food safety findings, Herbal Player’s ginseng products for Gen Z, Master Kong’s SEA sesame oil expansion and more
Fi Asia 2025
China ginseng major launches trendy products to attract Gen Z consumers
China’s Herbal Player has captured traditional ginseng benefits in modern formats such as sodas, aiming to tap on Gen Z interest for convenient functionality
聚焦日本：六角琴酒布局东南亚、味之素2030目标、亚太-日本合作等最新动态
本期聚焦六角琴酒（Roku Gin）在东南亚的市场拓展、味之素对2030可持续发展目标的承诺、亚太企业与日本大型企业的合作趋势等话题。
中东焦点：清真食品生产、Instagram营养建议等最新动态
清真食品生产、Instagram营养建议等内容收录于本期《中东焦点》
东盟焦点：玛氏箭牌口香糖、印尼与EUDR之战等最新动态
玛氏箭牌口香糖、印尼与EUDR之战等内容收录于本期《东盟焦点》
Seafood Expo Asia 2025
Seafood sector pivots to Asia amid rising demand and US tariff woes
Asia’s seafood appetite offers growth as exporters diversify from US tariff-hit markets, experts say at Singapore Seafood expo
Press start to snack: Inside the $200 billion gaming boom brands can’t ignore
Ahead of FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar ‘Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW’ (October 15), we look at how brands from Doritos to Heinz are stepping inside the $200bn gaming economy
Nudging Asia towards sustainability amid shifting regulatory rules
Creativity and functionality are key to driving eco-friendly packaging amid regulatory shifts in Asia
Why do food brands face roadblocks in going green?
Uncle Saba’s Poppadoms opens up about the realities of environmental sustainability – and why being honest about limitations is just as vital as celebrating progress
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
Fi Asia 2025
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
Our top 10 food and beverage industry stories from September 2025
Check out the top 10 F&B industry stories from the past month, including the Suntory CEO resignation, Indonesia’s WTO wins and more
ジャパン フォーカス：六ジンの東南アジア進出、味の素の2030年目標、アジア太平洋地域と日本の提携
本号では、六ジン（Roku Gin）の東南アジア（SEA）進出、味の素の持続可能性目標達成 への取り組み、アジア太平洋地域の企業が日本大手企業と提携する動きなどを掘り下げます。
Japan Focus: Roku Gin’s SEA push, Ajinomoto’s 2030 goals, APAC-Japan partnerships, and more
This edition dives into Roku Gin’s SEA focus, Ajinomoto’s commitment to sustainability goals, APAC firms collaborating with major Japanese firms, and more
サイエンス ショート：フリーズドライ技術、Global Food Tech Awards APAC
フリーズドライ技術、Global Food Tech Awards APACなどを今回のScience Shortsで特集しています。
チャイナ フォーカス：Mengniuの売上減、Waloviのグローバル展開、高齢者がいかに 食品飲料需要を再構築するか
Mengniuの売上減、Waloviのハーブティー グローバル展開、高齢者が牽引する中国の飲食トレンドなどをとりあげています。
ホットな話題：サントリー会長薬物疑惑、中国ブランドが東南アジアに注視
サントリー会長薬物疑惑、中国ブランドが東南アジアを注視していることなどが今回の「Hot Right Now」で取り上げられています
ポリシー ピックス： Carlsberg Malaysia、インドの電子商取引
今回のPolicy Picksでは、Carlsberg Malaysia、インドの電子商取引などを取り上げています。
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
ANZ Focus: Fermented fungi, Arepa brain drinks, Brown Brothers and more
Fermented fungi, Arepa brain drinks, Brown Brothers and more feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
Plant power: How plant-based trends are shaping the future of the functional beverages industry
Today’s health-conscious consumer doesn’t just drink to quench thirst: they expect other benefits. And plant-based ingredients are perfectly placed to offer a powerful boost
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
Fi Asia 2025
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
Middle East Focus: Halal food production, Insta nutrition advice +more!
Halal food production, Instagram nutrition advice and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus