India Focus: Unilever India, local UPF consumption and more
Unilever India, local UPF consumption and more feature in this edition of India Focus
Markets & trends
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
Singapore’s KosmodeHealth transforms food byproducts – peanut protein and sweet potato fibre – into low-GI noodles designed to deliver energy without sugar spikes
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
Top Trends 2025: This year’s top 10 APAC F&B industry trends news
From sugar reduction and sustainability to convenience and more, we bring you the top 10 most-read trends stories from the F&B industry throughout 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
GLP-1 has changed the snack game: Here’s how to win it back
GLP-1 users are rewriting the rules of appetite, texture and indulgence. Tate & Lyle’s latest research shows exactly where producers are missing the moment
Why Amazon Fresh is using French foods to sharpen Asian e-commerce play
Rising demand for European foods in Asia has prompted Amazon Fresh to expand its European range with French products in this region
Brain boom: 3 ingredients boosting cognitive health
Functional ingredients are aiming to boost brain health and wellbeing
Matcha under threat: A ‘victim of its own success’?
Lower quality matcha has been flooding markets. Could the popular ingredient fall out of favour?
Functional beer: The next wave in craft brewing innovation
From low-carb to probiotics, craft beers are going all out to create novel, functional options and attract a whole new set of conscious consumers
Trend Tracker: Salt-free condiments, Mars Wrigley Gen Z focus and more
Salt-free condiments, Mars Wrigley Gen Z focus and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
Local solutions key to safer, sustainable seafood in Asia
Asia’s seafood sector must adapt safety and sustainability measures to diverse local markets, say experts
What’s next for chocolate? Key trends shaping a $184bn market
Chocolate is changing fast - premium indulgence, health-driven treats, and even cocoa-free innovations are rewriting the rulebook
ASEAN Focus: Malaysia-US trade, Indonesia halal policy and more
Malaysia-US trade, Indonesia halal policy and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus
Kaya Rebel: Singapore brand bucks tradition with healthier fusion coconut jams
Kaya Rebel, a Singapore start-up, makes lower-sugar, higher-protein coconut jams infused with global flavours as it eyes growth in tourism retail
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
AI-powered, human-led kitchens redefine RTE vending in Asia
Singapore’s first AI vending machines cooking ready-to-eat (RTE) meals on demand, 24/7 are targeting global growth
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
Middle East Focus: Food sector AI, coconut nectar, trout and more
Food sector AI, coconut nectar, trout and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Postcard from Sydney: Lamingtons, loaves & legends
Sydney’s bakeries aren’t just baking – they’re performing. From sky-high lamingtons to cult sourdough, this city’s pastry scene blends precision, play and viral energy in every bite
Sustainability Snippets: Ajinomoto goals, Japan pricing and more
Ajinomoto goals, Japan pricing and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
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
North India UPF consumption nearly twice that of South India
Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) across South Asia varies significantly depending on location, age, gender, and socioeconomic status, according to new findings.
5 trends powering sustainable ingredient innovation
As sustainable ingredients gain traction, we explore the trends driving their development
Cocoa-free chocolate: Key consumer insights for manufacturers
Cocoa-free chocolate is reshaping the confectionery landscape. But will consumers buy in?
Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan meets convenience and wellness needs with pangasius
Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan is maximising pangasius fish commercial potential with a circular model supporting convenient nutrition and supplement innovation
Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026
Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.
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
替代蛋白质观察：贝勒、利乐、百事等企业动态
本期聚焦贝勒、利乐、百事等企业最新动向
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
Science Shorts: Precision fermentation, AI in UAE food and more
Precision fermentation, AI in UAE food and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts
What’s holding back alt-protein’s growth and how to fix it
We explore four key strategies to increase the appeal of alternative proteins
McCormick: Spicy flavours in Asia need harmony, not intensity
Spice is a leading savoury flavour trend in Asia – but innovation here requires much more than just cranking up the heat, according to McCormick
5 ways algae could transform the future of food and drink
Consumers are warming to algae. Are we onto the next big thing in sustainable food and drink?
Nutri-Score ‘most effective’ nutrition label for Saudi consumers
Nutri-Score has outperformed other internationally recognised labelling systems in a Saudi context, a new study has confirmed
Flavor forecast 2026: What will consumers want in the new year?
Flavor houses are predicting what will drive success for F&B brand in 2026, including authenticity, artistry and immersion
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。
ブラン ニュー：Bel Group、PepsiCo、Master Kong
今回のBrand Newは Bel Group、PepsiCo、Master Kongなどの動向を取り上げました。
スタートアップ スポットライト：PepsiCo accelerator、高麗人参のイノベーション
今回のStart-up Spotlightは、PepsiCo accelerator、高麗人参のイノベーションなどを 取り上げています。
Healthier Choices: GABA rice, mood candies, gut supergrain and more
GABA rice, mood candies, gut supergrain and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
World’s biggest chocolate supplier makes move away from cocoa
Barry Callebaut explores cocoa alternatives amid rising costs and climate pressure
What it takes to build better-for-you brands in Asia
Asia holds vast growth potential for health-focused brands – but capturing it demands a balancing act between quality, affordability, and consumer trust