GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Ageing Asia: 3 expert food and nutrition takeaways for industry action
Experts at the Growth Asia Summit share 3 key insights to help food and nutrition firms tap into Asia’s burgeoning healthy ageing market
Asian tastes
Beyond clean labels: Japan firm taps 75 wellness ingredients for growth
Japan’s Functional Food Creation Research Institute prioritises health benefits over clean-label claims with its fermented 75-botanical plant extract
Japan’s Sankyo Foods to launch GABA rice blends for mental wellness
Japan’s Sankyo Foods introduces a microwavable GABA sprouted brown rice range, blending traditional staples for better texture and nutrition
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
Mood candies: Sweet treats for mental wellbeing in Asia
Singapore-based Hue taps gap in mood wellness to launch science-backed candies using traditional Asian botanicals
Thai coconut nectar firm eyes Asia, UAE amid functional food boom
Thailand’s Chiwadi taps demand for clean label functional foods in markets new to coconut nectar, with focus on Asia and the UAE
Fi Asia 2025
Rice-based nutrition powering Laos’ health transformation
Rice is emerging as a vital tool for Laos in its quest to develop better nutrition and reduce stunting among children nationwide
CG Foods eyes Middle East, Europe for instant noodle entry
Nepal’s CG Foods is pitching Wai Wai instant noodles as versatile snack and meal alternatives, eyeing entry into Middle East and European markets
4 strategies to meet 7 snacking needs
Function is the new flavour as snacks evolve to serve a spectrum of lifestyle needs from indulgence to performance and wellness
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
Fi Asia 2025
Clean label demand fuelling fruit and vegetable opportunities
The clean label movement is driving fresh ways to use fruits and vegetables in food manufacturing and product innovation
APAC salt reformulation rises in response to grading schemes, salt taxes
With salt taxes looming and nutri-grade schemes making their mark, more APAC food firms must reformulate to meet health and regulatory demands
Korea’s Song Hwa bets on original flavour for Asia seaweed growth
Song Hwa Food is banking on premium seaweed, minimal oil, and better packaging to expand across Asia while keeping flavours clean and crisp
Fi Asia 2025
China ginseng major launches trendy products to attract Gen Z consumers
China’s Herbal Player has captured traditional ginseng benefits in modern formats such as sodas, aiming to tap on Gen Z interest for convenient functionality
Seafood Expo Asia 2025
Seafood sector pivots to Asia amid rising demand and US tariff woes
Asia’s seafood appetite offers growth as exporters diversify from US tariff-hit markets, experts say at Singapore Seafood expo
South Korea’s sodium and sugar intake report: 4 major findings
South Korea’s latest sodium and sugar report has revealed 4 key insights to guide the food sector in navigating health trends, regulations and product strategy
Heineken on how F1 sponsorship is boosting zero-alcohol beer strategy
Heineken is leveraging its F1 sponsorship and Heineken 0.0 to promote moderation and reshape drinking habits among sports fans and global drinkers
Fi Asia 2025
5 major food industry trends spotted at Fi Asia 2025
From cost-effectiveness to flavour favourites, these are the top 5 food trends seen at Fi Asia 2025, influencing new product development in the region
Hennessy x Jackson Wang collab showcases cognac’s versatility in Asia
Hennessy is mixing V.S.O.P. and X.O. with oolong tea and sparkling water for a Mid-Autumn Festival launch with superstar Jackson Wang
Fi Asia 2025
4 emerging functional ingredients with APAC growth potential
At Fi Asia 2025 in Bangkok, four functional ingredients stood out as APAC consumers seek sustainable, traditional foods to support healthy lifestyles
Demand for functional and plant-based foods fuel APAC dairy growth
APAC dairy demand is rising as consumers seek nutrient-rich snacks, while plant-based options offer sustainable, indulgent alternatives, experts say
One week to go! Entries for Global Food Tech Awards APAC closing soon
APAC start-ups have one more week until Sept 30 to enter the Global Food Tech Awards 2025 and showcase innovations on an international stage
Less sugar, more sweets: Asians seek local flavours in healthier treats
Sixty-five percent of South East Asian consumers prefer local flavours and lower sugar when indulging in desserts, according to a new regional study
South Korea boosts K-Food security amid rise in fake products
South Korea is responding to fake food complaints with tighter controls, hoping to safeguard local food industry standards and export trust
Brown Brothers eyes APAC growth with zero-alcohol flavour strategy
Australian winery Brown Brothers partners with Gong Cha bubble tea chain – a new key strategy to expand across APAC
Blended proteins show promise for Asia’s food security
NECTAR to unveil consumer insights that may pave the way for mainstream adoption across Asia
Silver bullets: Why brands need to bring mass appeal into foods and beverages for seniors
China’s ageing population increasingly has more time, money and leisure options, and this is increasingly driving their food and beverage choices, say experts
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
Who is primed to tap into growing consumer coffee interest in China?
Although China’s coffee consumption may amount to around only five cups of coffee per person each year, the country is fast becoming a market to watch
Leaf-powered protein: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto Japan
Exclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foods
Food for the soul: Why emotion and experience shape branding in Asia
Emotional and sensory experiences are reshaping how Asian consumers choose food, creating new opportunities for brands to stand out
Silkworm protein firm targets ASEAN, EU expansion
Japan’s Morus plans ASEAN and EU expansions for its silkworm protein powder, backed by new funding and growing functional food demand
Japan’s Ladder Inc taps Dagashi trend with US snack box launch
Nostalgic Japanese snack dagashi anchor firm Ladder Inc is pushing into the US snack box market
Asahi bets on alcohol-led growth in 2025 despite H1 profits decline
Asahi is confident that positive alcohol trends will drive profitability for it this year, and has revised its full-year profit forecast upwards despite a half-year dip
Bean-Free coffee brand Prefer adds ice cream, chocolate ranges
Singapore’s bean-free coffee pioneer Prefer expands into ice cream and chocolate, offering new plant-based treats powered by food tech innovation
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
Diageo taps premium cocktail culture and talent to fuel APAC growth
Diageo boosts its premium spirits strategy in Asia through immersive experiences to tap on consumer ‘desire for the extraordinary’
Mottainai scales up okara-based tech, expands upcycled food portfolio
‘Sustainability alone is not enough’ – Food tech firm Mottainai ramps up commercial scale beyond okara-based meat
Planet, people, nutrition: Samyang’s three-pronged sustainability drive
Samyang Foods is ramping up its eco-friendly product development and nutrition-focused offerings as part of a broader sustainability strategy
Calling all start-ups: Global Food Tech Awards seeking future food leaders
Start-ups can now enter the APAC Heat of the Global Food Tech Awards 2025, showcasing innovations from AI to personalised nutrition, until September 30
China Focus: Beef demand, SEA market localisation, protein push, and more
This edition explores China’s growing beef demand, SEA localisation strategies, Meiji’s protein push, and key trends in the nation’s food and nutrition market
聚焦澳新：AIFST、Brownes Dairy、便利与健康等
本期“聚焦澳新”包含 AIFST、Brownes Dairy、便利与健康等专题报道
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
Chinese food brands localising products to crack South East Asia
Chinese food brands are making inroads into South East Asia by localising innovation to compete with entrenched global players
Start-up Spotlight: Cultured quail, Brazil nuts, Asian snacks, and more
Vow’s cultured quail, sustainable Brazil nuts, Kantin Lab’s Asian snacks, and more feature in this roundup
4 ways omics data is shaping the future of food and nutrition
Explore four powerful ways omics data is revolutionising food decisions, leading consumers towards personalised health and nutrition
India Focus: Modi’s anti-obesity plan, better-for-you snacks, Zepto food scandal, and more
Modi’s nationwide anti-obesity drive, the rise of better-for-you snacks, Zepto e-commerce scandal, and more feature in this round-up
How Kerry’s salt and sugar reduction tech is quietly driving its bottom line
As brands face mounting pressure to cut sodium and sugar without compromising taste, reformulation is no longer a niche concern – it’s driving real commercial gains. Kerry’s behind-the-scenes tech is helping reshape everyday foods and quietly lifting margins
中東フォーカス：English Tea Shop、飲料トレンド、コーヒー
ここでは、English Tea Shop、飲料トレンド、コーヒーなどを特集しています。