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
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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
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
Whole grains: A functional, clean label treasure trove?
Natural, whole and ancient grains boast strong nutritional benefits and minimal processing
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
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
ANZ focus: Our Top 10 ANZ stories from 2025
Here are our top 10 ANZ stories this year, with a spotlight on healthier and sustainable innovations, alternative proteins, regulatory updates, and more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Popping bobas: A cleaner spin on Taiwan’s global sensation
Taiwan’s Tachiz is reimagining the world-famous boba – from fruity to savoury fillings – to deliver indulgent yet healthier options for food and drink makers
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Sparkling green tea: Taiwanese creation meets demand for zero alcohol
Kaohsiung-based tea firm reimagines green tea into a fizzy beverage as health-conscious consumers seek weight-friendly and zero-alcohol options
5 trends powering sustainable ingredient innovation
As sustainable ingredients gain traction, we explore the trends driving their development
Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan meets convenience and wellness needs with pangasius
Vietnam’s Vinh Hoan is maximising pangasius fish commercial potential with a circular model supporting convenient nutrition and supplement innovation
What it takes to build better-for-you brands in Asia
Asia holds vast growth potential for health-focused brands – but capturing it demands a balancing act between quality, affordability, and consumer trust
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
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
New trout brand taps UAE fishing roots, convenience demand for launch
Finnforel has launched sustainably farmed rainbow trout in UAE, tapping the country’s fishing heritage and demand for clean-label convenient nutrition
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
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
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
Nudging Asia towards sustainability amid shifting regulatory rules
Creativity and functionality are key to driving eco-friendly packaging amid regulatory shifts in Asia
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
Blended proteins show promise for Asia’s food security
NECTAR to unveil consumer insights that may pave the way for mainstream adoption across Asia
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
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
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
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
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。
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。
サイエンス ショート： 糖尿病有病率、WHO STEPs研究
今回のサイエンス ショートでは、糖尿病有病率、WHO STEPs研究、ベジ・ナノセンサーなどを特集しています。
Uncle Saba’s Poppadoms: Building a global better-for-you snack brand
Uncle Saba’s Poppadoms has grown from its traditional roots to become a global snack brand sold in 25 countries - this is its story
Brazil nuts: Boosting health, forests, and livelihoods
Brazil nuts offer more than nutrition – they also protect rainforests and support local communities
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
PepsiCo: Oats could reduce age-related inflammation
Research shows that oats can lower age-related inflammation (iAge) in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease
India warns against ‘100%’ claims as global scrutiny grows
India’s food regulator says ‘100%’ claims can mislead, as scrutiny mounts worldwide over absolute language in food and sustainability marketing
China Focus: Modernising baijiu, new rules on plant-based colours, dairy trade shifts, and more
In this edition of China Focus, we explore how traditional baijiu is being reimagined for Gen Z, new regulations mandating plant-based food colourings, China’s pivot to ANZ dairy amid US tensions, and more
聚焦中国：白酒现代化、植物色素新规、乳制品贸易转变等
本期“聚焦中国”重点探讨如何为 Z 世代重新定义传统白酒、强制使用植物食用色素的新法规，以及在中美关系紧张之际中国转向澳新乳制品等内容
Oatside targets stress and sleep health with matcha oat latte
Oatside has launched a matcha oat latte designed to boost mental wellness – with flavour to match
Hey! Chips taps clean label, texture trends for new fruit bites launch
Singapore-based Hey! Chips has expanded its clean snacks portfolio with a new range of freeze-dried fruit bites, which it claims offer a unique melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Eating with your eyes: How colour psychology is driving demand for vibrant hues
Vibrant colours including red, orange, and blue are in demand as food and beverage brands tap into colour psychology to engage social media-savvy consumers.
GULFOOD
Barakat targets young consumers with RTD mocktails, seeks to boost category growth
Dubai-headquartered Barakat looks to meet consumer demand for non-alcoholic beverages that replicate the drinking experience with its packaged mocktails, a category that the company hopes to grow in the Middle East and beyond.
UAE’s Meliha launches packaged laban to meet growing demand for organic dairy products
Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production (Ektifa)’s dairy brand Meliha has expanded its line-up to include a laban beverage, in response to rising demand for organic products in the UAE.
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