Will India’s Sugar Export Ban Shake Up Global Food Markets?
The sugar export ban was announced to a lot of international concern, but real impacts are likely to be lopsided globally. Here’s why
Markets & trends
Supermarkets globally ramp up investment in own-label alcohol ranges
Supermarkets globally are pouring investment into their own brand food and drink ranges as they look to capture more customer spend, with alcohol becoming an increasing important part of the mix
Middle East Focus: WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs
WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
SWIFT reforms: India’s push for food safety and traceability
India’s recent reforms span ingredient restrictions and digital trade systems aimed at strengthening food traceability and supporting domestic and global trade
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Check out the major MNCs in our latest confirmed agenda
Exclusive insights from senior leaders in Asia’s nutra, food and beverage sectors are coming your way this July, via our Growth Asia Summit 2026
When everything is a snack, is anything a snack?
The most important finding in Mondelez International’s latest State of Snacking report isn’t that people are snacking more but that the industry may no longer know what a snack is
Indonesia palm oil export curbs: An open door for Malaysia?
In the face of Indonesia’s new export controls over commodities such as palm oil, does Malaysia have what it takes to take over as the sector’s new superpower?
How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
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
趋势追踪：果冻条、药食同源与格力高洞见等
本期“趋势追踪”包含果冻条、药食同源与格力高洞见等专题报道
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
聚焦东盟：清真产业增长、马来西亚嘉士伯与越南食品安全等
本期东盟焦点涵盖清真产业增长、马来西亚嘉士伯、越南食品安全等专题报道
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。
Do GLP-1 users like artificial sweeteners?
Users perceive sweeteners differently to sugar
Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about
Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’
Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience
Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends
Sourdough, Seoul and social media: The new rules of global bakery
Global flavours, artisan credentials and algorithm-driven demand are colliding in the bakery aisle, creating new opportunities – and new pressures – for bakers around the world
Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
4 ways food brands can win in China’s ‘conscious indulgence’ era
Chinese consumers are among the most discerning in the world, and guilt-free indulgence is leading local innovation trends. Here are four ways food firms can capitalise
Fair pricing and sustainable diets: Safeguarding Japan’s food security
Japan has amended its Food System Act to introduce cost-based pricing benchmarks as concerns grow over the long-term resilience of its food system
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
The changing fortunes of alcohol in a K-shaped economy
Changing drinking habits and inflation are shaking up the economics of alcohol
Do baijiu’s powerful brands promise global potential?
The Chinese spirit has a lot to offer, with some powerful brands and consumers’ thirst for exotic tastes
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Women’s health experts discuss hormones and wellbeing
It’s just under a month to the Growth Asia Summit 2026, where women’s health will be one of the main topics in the spotlight
Zero-risk food safety goals ‘undesirable’, say experts
Zero-risk food safety goals are both undesirable and unachievable as these can increase food waste and strain food systems, according to researchers
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
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from May 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from May 2026, including Indonesia palm oil controls, China food additive innovation and Kraft Heinz on brand loyalty
Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
ANZ Focus: Aussie Syrah, World Cup dairy and Brancourts
Aussie Syrah wine, World Cup dairy and Brancourts feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
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.
Could the World Cup open up a unique opportunity for alcohol-free?
With matches in Europe running late into the night, consumers will be looking for alternatives to alcohol
How dairy can seize its World Cup moment
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Trend Tracker: Jelly sticks, Food as Medicine and Glico insights
Jelly sticks, Food as Medicine and Glico insights feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail
Social commerce and agentic AI are colliding to create a new commerce paradigm – and NielsenIQ says manufacturers and retailers need to get ahead of it now
Energy drink trends: US startup PHX blends hydration and energy
Florida-based functional drinks firm PHX has launched a hydration-energy drink designed to meet growing demand for multifunctional beverages
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
The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Start-ups in the spotlight in our new segment
At this year’s Growth Asia Summit, we’re giving some of the region’s fastest-growing start-ups a chance to shine
Middle East Focus: Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food
Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
Beyond protein: Why wellness platforms are the real deal
Protein remains big business, but with functional trends evolving at pace, it’s time to think bigger
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
Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
聚焦中国：WALOVI 全球布局、健康中国 2030、老年营养等议题
本期内容涵盖凉茶品牌 WALOVI 的全球扩张、“健康中国 2030”战略驱动下的食品创新、针对患有吞咽障碍的老年人的营养解决方案等