Why upcycled ingredients struggle to scale in Asia Pacific
Despite growing interest, high costs, complex supply chains and uneven demand continue to limit large-scale adoption of upcycled ingredients across Asia Pacific
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UPFs linked to adult uric acid risk: China study
Adults under 60 found to eat more ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), putting them at risk of getting hyperuricemia (high uric acid), leading to gout and kidney diseases
APAC e-commerce: Misleading claims, risks and opportunities
APAC’s booming e-commerce scene offers growth, but brands need to grapple with misleading claims and navigate grey areas in e-commerce
Diageo’s cocktail focus: A shift to moderation and wellness
Diageo’s World Class Cocktail Festival presents traditional spirits through lighter serves and localisation amid growing health and moderation trends
Indonesia to standardise non halal food labels with new regulations
New non halal labelling standards in Indonesia aim to streamline compliance in food firms and provide clearer information for consumers
Flavour feature: Scallion in the spotlight for ‘modern savoury’ appeal
Ingredients giant Kerry has spotlighted scallion as a ‘hero’ flavour amid strong focus on wellness and tradition in its 2026 Taste Charts
SmartMilk: The creation of a new functional milk category
New Zealand firm Lullaa has developed SmartMilk, a functional dairy drink combining botanicals, synbiotics and collagen for everyday health and beauty support
Why familiarity drives texture acceptance in food and drink
Consumers are more receptive to new food and drink products when textures reflect familiar eating experiences
From comfort to function: How snacking is being redefined
Today’s consumers are redefining snacks, favouring products that combine nutrition, heritage, and convenience
Carlsberg Malaysia’s portfolio-wide revenue hit signals continued uncertainty
Carlsberg Malaysia has reported a revenue drop across almost its entire portfolio of drinks, even though the brewery posted record-high profits amid challenging market conditions
Top functional ingredients shaping food & drink in 2026
Protein, fibre, nootropics and antioxidants are emerging as key functional ingredients shaping food and drink innovation as wellness continues to steer buying decisions
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聚焦日本：麒麟控股增长计划、食品过敏原管控、姜糖浆健康产品趋势及更多动态
本期聚焦麒麟研发战略、日本加强食品过敏原监管、冲绳姜糖浆健康产品出海，以及更多行业动态。
可持续发展内容：升级再造、环保包装及更多动态
本期聚焦食品升级再造、环保包装创新及其他可持续性实践
Dole Specialty Ingredients scales upcycling amid cost pressures
Dole Specialty Ingredients says upcycling fruit side streams into functional ingredients has nutritional and economic promise, but high costs still limit adoption
Cocoa costs and climate risks: What drives new Barry Callebaut AI hub
Barry Callebaut’s new Global Innovation Center in Singapore combines cacao coatings expertise and AI to address rising cocoa costs and climate pressures
Could blended protein and mushrooms revive alt-protein in Asia?
Experts say blended protein, fermentation, and mushrooms could revive Asia’s alt-protein market with better nutrition and affordability
Ginger syrup taps food-as-medicine trend to expand Europe, Asia appeal
An Okinawa-based ginger syrup firm is expanding into Europe and Asia, betting on rising demand for traditional food-as-medicine solutions linked to health and beauty
ASEAN watch: Our Top 10 ASEAN stories from the past year
We reveal the top 10 ASEAN food and beverage stories of 2025, spanning trade and regulatory developments, supply chain challenges and emerging innovation across the region
Sustainability spotlight: Our Top 10 Sustainability stories from the past year
Here are our top 10 sustainability stories of 2025, spanning corporate strategy, upcycling innovation and the practical challenges facing the food and beverage industry
ASEAN Focus: Kirin in Thailand, Mottainai upcycling and more
Kirin in Thailand, Mottainai upcycling and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus
Healthy, familiar, accessible: Making alternative protein more scalable
From mung bean snacks to microalgae desserts, familiar and healthier formats are emerging as key levers to help alternative protein firms scale
Sparkling in aluminium: Usability is key for Brown Brothers wine bottles
Australian heritage brand Brown Brothers focuses on sustainable convenience with its novel aluminium prosecco bottle
Alt protein spotlight: Our Top 10 Alternative Protein stories from the past year
We reveal the top 10 most popular alt protein stories from this year, from leaf-powered protein to cultivated seafood and more
Youth engagement and gamification drive APAC & ME packaging trends
Brands are embracing connected packaging, using youth-focused, gamified strategies in Asia Pacific and the Middle East
Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Thai firm revives superfood wolffia, blending heritage and nutrition
Thai brand Flo turns local superfood wolffia into protein drinks and flavour enhancers, tapping global demand for convenient, healthy foods
Million‑dollar Sustainable Protein grant aims to fast‑track market entry
The new grant, powered by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Singapore government, aims to advance the development of Sustainable Protein in the region, supporting innovators to accelerate their products’ to-market entry
Canada eyes APAC plant-based growth in push to diversify non-US trade
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) and Singapore’s Nurasa are working to grow Canadian plant-based exports in APAC to diversify trade beyond the United States
ブランニュー：PepsiCo GHAC、2025年トップ10ビッグブランドニュース、 Amazon
今回のBrand Newでは、PepsiCo GHAC、2025年トップ10ブランドニュース、Amazonなど、大手企業を特集しています。
Korean firm expands citrus products in Japan as wellness demand grows
Korean ingredients firm Suchang is expanding its citrus-based business into Japan, developing mandarin peel products to tap rising wellness demand
Packaging in focus: Our Top 10 Packaging stories from 2025
Here are our top 10 packaging stories featuring thermal strips on wine bottles, regulatory updates, sustainability challenges, and more
US, Thailand drive Kirin’s craft gin and shochu push
Kirin’s Mercian is expanding into the US and Thailand with craft gin and shochu, citing strong demand for Japanese spirits and growing interest in Japanese cuisine
China highlights: Our top 10 China stories from 2025
We highlight our top 10 most-read China stories from 2025, covering policy shifts, product innovation, and changing consumer demands
How affordable indulgence is driving APAC snack market
We explore how consumers are engaging in mindful spending and drawn to flavour innovations that balance taste and value
Start-up spotlight: Our Top 10 Start-up stories in 2025
Here are our top 10 start-up stories of 2025, spanning innovations from mood-boosting candies and bean-free coffee to cultivated seafood and novel protein ingredients
Middle East focus: Our top 10 Middle East stories in 2025
We reveal the top 10 Middle East food and beverage stories of 2025, including Saudi Arabia’s rapid market evolution, rising regional manufacturing investment and changing consumer demand
Top 10 Healthier Innovation stories in 2025
We reveal the top 10 healthier innovation stories of 2025, spanning functional ingredients, product reformulation, sugar and sodium reduction, and the growing focus on preventative health
Vietnam to tighten dairy, alcohol rules to advance food safety goals
Vietnam plans to update dairy and alcohol regulations in line with ongoing national goals to improve local food safety compliance and public health
From brownie lager to bigger ambitions: Mottainai’s upcycling strategy
Singapore-based Mottainai has created a brownie-flavoured lager in its journey towards upcycled products for wider commercial use
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
KosmodeHealth has turned peanut and sweet potato byproducts 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
Upcycled grape pomace - the next healthy ingredient for firms to watch?
Research from China has found upcycled grape pomace from winemaking can add antioxidants, fibre, colour and texture to foods, offering health and sustainability benefits
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
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
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
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
Heart-healthy + salt-free: Aussie startup reinvents Asian condiments
Australian startup Heartful Flavours launches three salt-free Asian seasonings made from whole plant foods, complementing its heart-healthy meal packs
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