News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Dubai-based frozen desserts brand House of Pops has partnered with Emirates Bustanica to launch two new product ranges, a move that it believes would bring forth greater B2B opportunities.
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.
Customised, culturally sensitive strategies are needed to reduce sodium intake globally due to significant variations in public attitudes toward salt reduction across seven diverse countries, according to a recent multi-country study.
Aleph Farms has revealed plans to work with its local partners in Thailand, including Thai Union, to develop localised options of its cultivated beef steak, on the heels of its recent application for regulatory approval in the country.
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,...
Indonesian traditional herbal product brand Sido Muncul believes that now is the time to tap on the sugar reduction trend in the market.
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.
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.
There is a wealth of opportunities for the dairy sector in Asia to grow and innovate particularly China and South East Asia, say experts.
We reveal the top 10 most viewed regulation and policy stories from the food and beverage industry in 2024, featuring the EU Deforestation Regulation, Malaysia milk regulations, South Korea recycled PET approval and more.
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.
We reveal the top 10 most viewed brands stories from the APAC food and beverage sector in 2024, featuring well-known names like Nestle, Mondelez, PepsiCo and more.
Frequent consumption of certain fast food items may increase the risk of depressive and anxiety symptoms in young adults, say researchers in Hong Kong.
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.
Singapore’s Huggs Coffee believes its route to success lies in a focus on key hallmarks of specialty brews that appeal to discerning, environmentally conscious consumers seeking coffee experiences that can be recreated at home.
Thai-based Superskinny Brownie Thins believes that its clean label flourless brownies made with only five ingredients holds the key to success in the local healthy snacking market.
FNA TRAILBLAZERS EP 54
Singapore-based children’s food firm HaruPlate is looking to tap on mediums of gameplaying as well as cultural influences to get kids in the APAC region to first eat at all, then eat healthier.
The South Korean government has collaborated with industry to launch 19 reduced-sodium and sugar food and beverage products as it seeks to meet national targets.
Long-standing Japanese brand Nihonichi Shoyu has added a yuzu soy sauce and cheese flavoured seasoning powder to its product range for its initial batch of exports into the APAC market.
Eight free webinars, over 50 experts and one unmissable opportunity to turn nutrition insights into action. It’s FoodNavigator’s global Positive Nutrition event
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.
Incorporating orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) powder into the rice flour used to make vermicelli could improve its nutritional value, say researchers in Vietnam and Thailand.
The a2 Milk Company is doubling down on its senior nutrition business in China as it explores different ways to maximise the market’s potential.
Carlsberg Malaysia, Polish fruit exports interest, Ajinomoto on Indonesia sodium and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus.
Gunanusa Eramandiri, the Indonesian food company known for its Almonesia brand, is diversifying beyond its core nut offerings with the introduction of new products, including fruit jams and nut-based milk.
Asahi Group Holdings (Asahi) has seen steady growth in the third quarter of 2024 buoyed by a rise in local Japanese demand for beer as well as international interest in its Super Dry product.
An inter-ministerial committee from India has put forth a list of recommendations on how nutraceuticals could be regulated, which has received mixed industry response, especially around disease risk reduction claims.
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.
The CEO of Japan’s biggest candy company, Kanro, has revealed how it hopes to drive sales to JPY50bn (US323m) by 2030.
Recent research findings by Euromonitor International highlight the prominence of probiotic and botanical ingredients in packaged foods in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which also underscores innovation opportunities for wider application and variation.
Carlsberg Malaysia believes that the upcoming festive season as well as stronger economic growth will help to drive improved sales for the rest of 2024, despite a negative performance in Singapore in Q3.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Supplements for sleep support are moving beyond melatonin or GABA pills designed for the general population, as companies place greater attention on insomnia and menopause, and designing non-pill products, such as meal replacement powders.
Natural colours manufacturer Oterra is boosting its production capacity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region while continuing to create “bold innovations” based on its latest survey findings.
Retail companies in South Korea are banking on the increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) packaged kimchi that has resulted from the surge in cabbage prices and shifting consumer preferences.
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.
South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang has launched a range of tempeh chips pandering to local consumer preferences in Thailand, with the aim of spurring its growth in the market.
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.
Meiji is launching a new product under its WELLCACAO range, which is made with the company’s proprietary cacao-based ingredient that claims to be less bitter and better retain nutrients such as polyphenols.
There are plans among China botanical extracts suppliers to build operations in South East Asia in a bid to bypass potential tariffs hikes under the new Trump administration.
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.
India-based Origin Nutrition has launched a range of high-protein, compression-popped pea-based chips in a bid to target the slow-but-sure local healthy snacking market.
Alcohol major Pernod Ricard is focusing on increasing awareness and availability of its prestige brands in burgeoning markets and channels, while expanding its premium craft spirits portfolio to meet growing interest for niche products.