News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Read our top 10 most-viewed Middle East food and beverage stories from 2024, featuring the viral Dubai chocolate fever trend, GMG frozen foods brand Farm Fresh, Mondelez on key trends in the AMEA region and more.
Better-for-you claims are no longer seen as a value-add but an expected benefit among consumers today, raising the bar for manufacturers to develop products that are both functional and good-tasting, says ADM.
See our top 10 most-read India food and beverage industry stories from 2024, featuring animal antibiotic concerns, plant-based brands avoiding dairy terms, Unilever India’s eye on premiumisation and more.
Today we have launched the Early Advance Agenda for our Growth Asia Summit 2025, the fourth version of the region’s must-attend food, beverage and nutrition event.
Here’s a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories from December 2024, including Indonesia’s WTO submission, India as major edible oil destination in 2025, precision fermentation’s need to be ‘realistic’ and more.
The Asia Pacific market could see more varied supplement formats this year, catering to rising concerns around digestion, skin health, and sleep.
Read our top 10 most viewed stories from the Japan food and beverage industry this year, featuring Asahi’s group restructuring, local seafood initiatives to overcome the China ban, Kikkoman’s India ambitions and more.
See our top 10 social media trending APAC food and beverage stories from 2024, featuring updates about the EUDR, healthier and better-for-you product launches throughout the region, this year’s viral Dubai Chocolate craze and more.
Affordability and versatility need to be key NPD drivers in price sensitive markets such as Indonesia, according to industry experts.
With many companies both large and small within the Asia Pacific food and beverage sector on the lookout for new and innovative product strategies to stand out and attract consumers with added value amidst trying economic conditions, we believe these...
Seasonal spices to aid home cooking and fermented Japanese rice drinks are among the new products Sankyo Foods is introducing in Singapore via its Food Base brand.
We take a closer look at five of the top trends that look set to have a major impact on the growth of the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2025, from affordability and accessibility taking centre stage, alternative protein rejigs,...
Rising demands for coffee and tea provide key ‘one-stop shop’ opportunities to cross-sell dual offerings for diverse tastes, according to beverage firm Santino.
Suntory-owned Roku Gin says that the burgeoning popularity of cocktails and the premiumisation trend are key growth drivers of the gin category, particularly in Asia.
The allure of Japanese sake lies in its versatility and rich heritage - but selling it across wider Asia requires a whole different strategy.
We bring to you our top 10 most viewed stories from the APAC food and beverage sector in 2024, featuring household names like Nestle’s coffee ambitions, India’s spice industry scandal, various regulatory updates throughout the region and more.
From alternative protein developments, increased sustainability-focused initiatives, sugar reduction mandates and more, we bring you the top 10 most-read trends stories from the food and beverage industry throughout 2024.
Value-for-money propositions have emerged as the key priority and attraction factor for the majority of tourist consumers visiting the South East Asian region regardless of their income brackets, according to data from a new Oxford Economics report.
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Asia is still set to be the region leading global protein transition away from traditional animal meat production and consumption, but much more work on existing products is still needed in order to see this realised.
We bring you the top 10 most-read alternative protein stories from the APAC food and beverage industry in 2024, featuring cultivated meat challenges, plant-based dairy terms, protein made ‘out of thin air’ and more.
There is a wealth of opportunities for the dairy sector in Asia to grow and innovate particularly China and South East Asia, say experts.
The Asia Pacific region still needs to overcome major gaps in policy implementation and consumer behaviour management in order to meet ideal nutritional goals, according to an expert panel.
India is set to become one of the world’s largest food commodity consumption markets in 2025, particularly for edible oils such as palm oil and soybean oil.
An innovative time-based categorisation of sake combined with novel food pairings is finding its way to younger adults while preserving its authentic appeal for older consumers.
Read our top 10 most-viewed food and beverage stories from Australia and New Zealand throughout 2024, featuring NZ trade opportunities after China tariff removals, FSANZ added sugar definition, Fonterra’s Australia sale and more.
The importance of social media and online food photography have rapidly increased consumer demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on elements such as clarity and colour.
See our top 10 most-read healthier innovation stories from 2024, featuring Nestle’s healthy ageing plans, Philippines' added sugar ban plans, protein made from air and more.
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The precision fermentation sector in Asia Pacific needs to take a more ‘realistic’ approach to operational and infrastructural management with a shift towards collaborative attitudes, in light of funding becoming increasingly scarce.
Japan Future Agri is hoping to to reposition dried sweet potatoes as a healthier snack for APAC markets.
Reformulated RTD drinks, Pernod Ricard’s ultra-prestige launch, kimchi beverage in a can and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.
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FNA DEEP DIVE: CULTIVATED MEAT
The cultivated meat and seafood sector in APAC has gone through various ups and downs in recent years – but now that the dust has settled, what does the industry truly see as the path forward?
A revolutionary process that preserves unpasteurised sake for year-round consumption could revitalise an industry facing competitive pressures from both domestic and international alternatives.
As consumer demand for novelty and health-focused offerings continues to grow, Japanese brands are finding renewed optimism to bring authentic and innovative products into the Asia Pacific market.
B2B partnerships and a focus on cultivated chicken are Vital Meat’s strategies to scale production and achieve competitive pricing in the APAC market for cultivated protein.
A Singapore-based company specialising in pre-, pro-, and postbiotics supplement has added fermented food and mouthwash to its range, as it attempts to provide “complete protection” for the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Carlsberg Malaysia, Polish fruit exports interest, Ajinomoto on Indonesia sodium and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus.
The cultivated meat sector needs to be aligned with not only food safety regulations but also local religious and cultural beliefs in Asia if commercial success is to be achieved in the region.
The early bird delegate sale, with a 25% discount, for our Growth Asia Summit has been extended to December 24.
China-based Peasup is looking to push chickpea-based products as the next national superfood, banking on the legumes’ wide all-rounded profile and versatility across various preparation methods.
Japanese confectioner Tachibana Tenshinan hopes to meet on global demand for unique cultural foods, with its iconic ningyo-yaki as a star product that embodies good fortune, longevity, and happiness.
Japanese-based Italian food brand Amici is aiming to fuse the traditions of both cuisines as it seeks to exports frozen products to South East Asia.
Food and beverage companies in Asia will need to move beyond just understanding the benefits of digital technologies such as AI and blockchain and actually embrace their use in order to reap benefits in terms of food safety, security and sustainability.
Fourteen start-ups offering disruptive, scalable solutions and technologies for the climate-stressed agricultural regions of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia will take centre stage at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai on December 9-10.
Chinese firms are looking beyond common plant-based ingredients such as soybeans and oats to develop their own take on the alternative proteins sector, based on much deeper traditional and cultural heritage.
Singaporean brand Re.juve’s ability to navigate cold pressed juices’ transition from being a trendy detox drink to a daily staple for meeting nutrient gaps, as well as support from loyal customers, have been crucial for its survival.
UMAMI Bioworks says it will tap into South Korea’s lead in novel foods in its latest collaboration with biotechnology firm KCell Biosciences and bioprocess solutions provider WSG.
The government of Poland has set its sights on South East Asia as the next major trade and exports market for its various food products, particularly apples and aronia berries.
ADM has identified four key trends that will influence the food and beverage industry, focusing on personalised wellness and bold, fruity flavours.
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) has announced plans to implement ‘calibrated price increases’ in light of inflationary pressures leading to significant cost hikes in palm oil and tea.