Healthier Choices: Ginseng novelty, amazake jelly sticks and Calm Water
Ginseng novelty, amazake jelly sticks, Calm Water and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
Markets & trends
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Blackmores, Fast&Up to highlight active nutrition
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights
FHA 2026
ASEAN poised as next halal growth market amid Middle East turmoil
South East Asia has all the parts in place to emerge as the key halal growth market for food amid the Middle East conflict — but will the region be able to grasp this opportunity?
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
インド フォーカス：アルコールのトレンド、ビール消費の伸び、そしてGLP-1
今月の India Focusでは、アルコール飲料のトレンドやビール消費の伸びなどを特集しています
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。
FBIF 2026
Ginseng democratisation: Advancing the Food as Medicine movement
With the concept of Food As Medicine growing rapidly in Asia, ginseng specialist firm Herbal Player is making the most of its nanotech to make affordable, market-first products
Taylors Wines bets on lighter reds and Asian cuisine for Syrah launch
As demand grows for lighter, food-friendly reds, Taylors Wines is entering the category with a Syrah targeted for Asian cuisine
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from Apr 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from April 2026, including feel good indulgence-driven innovation, Gen Z energy drinks and additive acceptance
Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?
Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets
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
From protein to prebiotics: 11 launches tapping into longevity nutrition
Brands are reformulating everyday foods with more protein, fibre and functional ingredients as consumers look to support strength, digestion and long-term wellbeing through daily eating habits
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
Japan snack firm turns amazake into gut and skin health jelly sticks
Snack brand Hananomi transforms traditional amazake drink into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers
Tea among the stars: Space sakura and decaf drive Japan firm exports
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options
The snack barometer: The Iran conflict and the limits of consumer resilience
Food companies are becoming some of the clearest observers of the economic fallout from the Iran conflict as fuel volatility, inflation fears and changing spending habits begin reshaping behaviour across the supermarket aisle
Hot Right Now: China health foods, alt-protein fusion and Tetra Pak exclusive
China health foods, alt-protein fusion and Tetra Pak VP exclusive feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
Food Ingredients China 2026
Healthy China 2030 spurs wellness-driven food additive innovation
Food companies pivot to plant-based additives and health-forward messaging to meet consumer demand and align with the Healthy China 2030 Blueprint
Dignified food for seniors: Closing gaps in an ageing world
As societies age rapidly, a pressing question emerges: how can we better support seniors with dysphagia, a condition many may one day face?
Alt Protein Watch: Beyond Meat, processed foods and fusion cuisine growth
Beyond Meat, processed foods and fusion cuisine growth feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
5 food and drink innovations shaping the industry’s next growth wave
Smart insight is driving innovation to the next level, whether it’s how to better tap into GLP-1 nutrition or the rise of frozen snacks, manufacturers are getting clever
FHA 2026
Taiwan courts overseas halal food markets with culture, health benefits
Taiwan’s halal brands are leveraging health messaging and cultural appeal to attract overseas consumers from Asia Pacific and the Middle East
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Alpro Pharmacy, BYHEALTH to present on metabolic health
Metabolic health and weight management are two key themes covered in this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 and Malaysia-based Alpro Pharmacy chain and China’s health supplement giant BYHEALTH are among the key speakers.
Middle East Focus: SAMBAZON acai, Iran conflict and Saudi food fraud
SAMBAZON acai, Iran conflict and Saudi food fraud feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Men more likely than women to justify meat-eating, Turkish study finds
Men shaped by traditional masculine norms are more likely to justify meat-eating, a finding researchers say could inform targeted efforts to reduce consumption
How big a problem are microplastics?
The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry
From coffee to soda: How protein is making waves in beverage innovation
Drinks are a new frontier for protein innovation
Anzac or Tim Tam: Who runs Australia’s $3.8bn biscuit aisle?
They’re protected, traditional and have barely changed in a century, but Anzac biscuits still hold their ground in a highly competitive market that’s shifting fast around them
The ‘warming’ buzz for alcohol-free booze is finally cracked
Industry players, academics and researchers have cracked the code for better tasting alcohol-free drinks - in different ways
Tee Yih Jia targets plant-based growth with Asian-Western fusion
Tee Yih Jia is betting on Asian-Western fusion to grow its ALTN plant-based range, diverging from Western-style formats amid slowdown in the plant-based category
Functional drinks shift focus from body to mind
Functional drinks have traditionally concentrated on the body. The next frontier is exploring brain health, cognition, focus, stress-relief and mental wellbeing
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Bel Group, Calbee spotlight Protein and Healthier Innovation
With demand for protein and healthier product innovation rapidly on the rise in Asia, top brands will discuss these topics in detail at this year’s Growth Asia Summit
Calbee, AMILI bring personalized nutrition to Singapore
Japanese food, snacks and nutrition company Calbee is partnering with the Singapore microbiome firm AMILI in bringing personalized nutrition to the country.
聚焦中国：TaoKaeNoi 携手陈哲远、加工食品之争、中国肠道健康趋势等
本期重点关注 TaoKaeNoi 新晋品牌代言人陈哲远、对加工食品添加剂的反思、中国市场对天然肠道健康产品日益增长的需求等。
安全第一：中国液体运输管控、网络攻击等
本期“安全第一”包含中国液体运输管控、网络攻击等话题。
聚焦中东：Hunter Foods 辣味薯片、海湾出口产品与抹茶鸡块
本期“聚焦中东”包含 Hunter Foods 辣味薯片、海湾出口产品与抹茶鸡块。
聚焦东盟：泰万盛、嘉士伯马来西亚和杨协成
本期“聚焦东盟”包含泰万盛、嘉士伯马来西亚、杨协成等动态。
趋势追踪：功能性乳制品、伊朗冲突和辣味零食
本期“趋势追踪”包含功能性乳制品、伊朗冲突、辣味零食等专题报道
China Focus: TaoKaeNoi x Chen Zheyuan collab, processed foods debate, gut health trends in China, and more
This edition features TaoKaeNoi’s new brand ambassador Chen Zheyuan, a rethink of processed food additives, rising demand for natural gut health products in China and more
FIC 2026
Flashy and sweet: Brands tap health trends in artificial sweetener push
Leveraging weight loss, gut and dental health trends, Chinese firms are increasingly creative in reframing artificial sweeteners as a health aligned choice
Food Ingredients China 2026
Gut health, clean label foods surge in China market
Chinese consumers are driving demand for natural, gut-friendly and plant-based ingredients, mirroring global trends and boosting innovation in functional products
TaoKaeNoi taps Chinese celebrity star power to boost seaweed snack growth
Thailand’s TaoKaeNoi has appointed Chinese celeb Chen Zheyuan as its global ambassador, tapping rising demand for Asian snacks and building a healthy positioning
How AI is reshaping product discovery in F&B
Algorithms are increasingly deciding if a product flies or flops. Here’s how food and beverage companies can wow a new customer: agentic AI
Nestlé backs filtered brews as next major coffee trend
Nestlé predicts filtered coffee will see a surge that reflects rising consumer demand for cleaner flavours and innovative brews, especially in APAC
India Focus: Alcohol trends, beer consumption growth and GLP-1
Alcohol trends, beer consumption growth and more feature in this edition of India Focus
FIC 2026
‘There are no bad additives, only bad humans’: Experts urge fairer view of processed foods
Top Chinese food science leaders have urged consumers and industry to make fairer judgements of processed foods and additives, calling the sector badly misunderstood
Egg-based collagen: The next beauty-from-within superstar?
Singapore firm Vicky en France is upcycling discarded eggshell membranes into collagen products, targeting the growing beauty-from-within and healthy ageing market
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from March 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from March 2026, including the Iran conflict, tech-driven functional dairy, Indonesia non-halal food labels and more