Sustainable pricing? Japan’s Fair Price Project shows food cost realities
Japan’s Fair Price Project urges consumer empathy and awareness as food producers face rising costs, in hopes of ensuring food supply sustainability
Processing & packaging
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
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
APAC Agri-food Innovation Summit
Bel Group backs precision fermentation to secure dairy, protein future
Dairy heavyweight Bel Group is exploring precision fermentation as a strategy to reshape dairy production and meet evolving protein needs
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
PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) APAC is driving agri-food innovation, with start-ups in the region piloting solutions alongside PepsiCo and key partners
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
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
Fi Asia 2025
What are the 4 most crucial AI applications in food innovation?
AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance
Mars Wrigley powers SEA gum exports with renewable energy in Antipolo
Mars Wrigley will invest US$2M yearly to cut emissions, using rice husks and coconut shells to power its key SEA gum hub in the Philippines
Sustainability Snippets: Leaf protein, Sustainable September and more
Leaf protein, Sustainable September, blended proteins and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
Alternative materials market strengthens as sustainability declines
As the need for alternatives becomes clearer, sustainability fades into the background
Science Shorts: Freeze-dried tech, Global Food Tech Awards APAC and more
Freeze-dried tech, Global Food Tech Awards APAC and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Chinese herbal drink giant debuts new globally-focused cans and formats
China herbal tea brand WALOVI launches new cans for sparkling and sugar-free formats, gears up for global rollout with marketing and distribution partners
Sustainable September
Creating a circular economy in the beverage industry
From energy efficiencies to refillable packaging, how is the beverage industry working towards a circular economy?
Safety and nutrition: Boosting the appeal of upcycled foods
Food tech firm Mottainai made its soy-based meat with public health in mind – a tenet that guides its food safety and nutrition policy to build consumer trust
Vietnam’s NFC taps top freeze-dried tech to target ready-to-eat market
Vietnam’s Nature Foods Company (NFC) taps APAC’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food demand with freeze-drying tech that delivers safety, nutrition, and clean-label appeal
Global plastics treaty talks collapse
After years of negotiations, no global regulations to tackle plastic pollution have been agreed
China’s rising beef demand driving novel farm-to-consumer models
A specialised beef brand incubation platform is in the works in China, aiming to develop new means to meet rising local beef demand
Could grapevines hold the key to creating biodegradable packaging?
Old grapevine canes could be converted into a plastic-like film that is stronger than traditional plastic and decomposes quickly
How Brooklyn Creamery mastered cold-chain in hot markets
Cold-chain innovation by Brooklyn Creamery has powered frozen dessert delivery in challenging markets such as India and UAE
サステナビリティ スニペッツ : CP Foods、食品安全の難問
今回のサステナビリティ スニペッツでは、CP Foods、食品安全の難問などを取り上げて います。
Packaging Happenings: Smaller snack packs, MILO branding and more
Smaller snack packs, MILO branding and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
Sustainability Snippets: CP Foods, food safety conundrum and more
CP Foods, food safety conundrum and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Nestlé drives product reformulation based on nutrient density
Nestlé has revealed a focus on nutrient density in its reformulation efforts to meet market-specific food product demands
Consumers crave convenience, comfort — but also affordability and health
Online delivery consumers are driven by convenience and emotion towards ‘unhealthy’ foods, but also support making healthier options more affordable
Science Shorts: Diabetes prevalence, WHO STEPs study and more
Diabetes prevalence, WHO STEPs study, veggie nanosensor and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Gen Z still wants sustainable packaging
Younger people buck the trend of declining interest in sustainability
Food safety vs sustainability: Will industry have to choose?
Age-old tensions between food safety and sustainability are coming to a head - and the final outcome will shape the future of the food industry
Japan’s food waste strategy gains ground toward 2030 targets
Japan cuts commercial food waste by 58%, marking major progress toward its 2030 goal of 100% reduction and driving sustainable practices in the food sector
Social media cuts food waste but fuels impulsive buying - study
New research reveals that social media can help reduce food waste but also increases impulsive consumer food purchasing behaviour
サステナビリティ スニペット：PepsiCoのアクセラレーター、アップサイクルペストリー、ハイブリッドプロテイン
PepsiCo・グリーンハウス・アクセラレーター、スタートアップが手がけるアップサイクルペストリー、ハイブリッドプロテインの重要性など
Dubai start-up Greener Herd launches Arabic-language app for digital tools in livestock
Greener Herd, billed as the first Arabic-language livestock management platform designed for producers in the Middle East, has officially launched on the Google Play Store and App Store
Why ultra-processing should not be an argument against alt proteins
Ultra-processing is often cited as a key factor hindering alternative protein acceptance in Asia – but perhaps better communication is all that is need to solve this quandary
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2025
Setting up sustainability: Communication may be all that stands between food firms and targets
Effective communication could be all that lies in between food firms being able to meet their sustainability targets
‘Recreating the whole cow’: Price parity still king in cultivated meat industry
Cultivated meat may be touted as the future of protein for the masses, but reaching price parity is still top-of-mind for most players currently
Sustainability Snippets: PepsiCo accelerator, upcycled pastries, hybrid protein and more
PepsiCo accelerator, upcycled pastries, hybrid protein and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
Could black tea be the answer to reducing breast cancer risk for Middle Eastern women?
Daily consumption of black tea is associated with reducing the risk of breast cancer in the Middle East, according to a large-scale review
UAE and South Korea pegged as ‘dark horses’ in regional food AI leadership
National AI prioritisation by the UAE and South Korea could see both nations leading regional AI usage for the food sector in the near future.
Science Shorts: Our five top food science, research and tech stories this month
Functional food R&D, AI in food manufacturing, PepsiCo APAC and more in this edition of Science Shorts
Co-piloting food production: What roles can AI play in the future of food beyond automation?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to break many boundaries in food manufacturing, with experts identifying formulation, process optimisation and speed-to-market as key benefits.
Academics play crucial role in ‘upgrading’ China’s functional food sector, say experts
Food industry academics in China have a major role to play in ‘upgrading’ the local functional foods sector, especially when it comes to discerning TCM herbs for food usage and novel foods development.
Sustainability Snippets: Packaging recyclability, palm oil potential losses, upcycled beer and more
Packaging recyclability performance, palm oil potential losses, upcycled beer and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets.
Science Shorts: Honey DNA tech, precision fermentation in APAC, Suntory on biotic drink tech and more
Honey DNA tech, precision fermentation in APAC, Suntory on biotic drink tech and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.
GULFOOD
India’s Cup-ji rides convenience trend with ‘ready-to-sip’ tea cups, eyes global expansion
India-based Cup-ji is capitalising on the convenience trend with its ready-to-sip beverage cups while eyeing global expansion on the back of UAE gains.
Food firms must focus on packaging recyclability performance to meet sustainability requirements in APAC, EU – experts
Brands operating in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and European Union (EU) regions should aim to emphasise the reusability of their recyclable packaging in order to ensure they meet sustainability and regulatory requirements.
Protein supplementation can improve muscle health among older women – RCT
Protein-enriched supplements improved lean body mass and reduced fat, leading to improved muscle health among older women, a new study reveals.
GULFOOD
SAMBAZON prioritises product taste testing over advertising to win over new consumers
US-based açaí brand SAMBAZON is prioritising taste testing promotional activities over advertising in the Middle East, with the former has shown strong customer conversion rates.
Next-gen nutrition: Precision fermentation eyed as next step in functional food innovation
Various Asia Pacific firms are eyeing precision fermentation technology as the next step in functional food innovation, particularly surrounding the protein lactoferrin which is already well-known to have benefits for human immunity and gut health.