From brownie lager to bigger ambitions: Mottainai’s upcycling strategy
Singapore-based Mottainai says its brownie-flavoured lager is a fun experiment as it develops upcycled foods and ingredients for wider commercial use
Plant-based development
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
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
Food Tech 2.0: 3 innovations reshaping global food production
The next wave of food tech is boosting production through innovation, efficiency and lessons from the past. Explore 3 key technologies – and pitfalls to avoid
Japan faces long-term health risks from low fruit, vege intake intake
Most Japanese adults are not meeting recommended fruit and vegetable needs, and new data indicates this issue will worsen in the long-term without intervention
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
What’s holding back alt-protein’s growth and how to fix it
We explore four key strategies to increase the appeal of alternative proteins
CP Foods’ Food as Medicine roadmap for preventative health
Thai food giant CP Foods has developed a dedicated platform to support consumers making healthier food choices towards preventative healthcare
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
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
How an Aussie supergrain can boost gut health and elderly nutrition
Award-winning gut-friendly supergrain BARLEYMAX eyes growth in elderly nutrition, infant formula, and high-fibre bakery products
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
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
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
Fermented fungi firm targets taste gap in plant-based, hybrid proteins
Aussie-based Nourish Ingredients focuses on global rollout for plant-based and hybrid protein categories after FEMA GRAS approval
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
Alt Protein Watch: Vow cultured quail, Samyang plant-based and more
Vow cultured quail, Samyang plant-based and more feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
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
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
South Korean ice cream exports to North America surge
South Korean ice cream exports are rising fast, rivalling ramyeon as a top food export driven by strong demand and popularity in the North American market
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
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
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
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。
ヘルシア チョイス：抹茶オーツラテ、高タンパク質チョコレート
今回のヘルシア チョイスは、抹茶オーツ麦ラテ、高タンパク質チョコレート、層別栄養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
India’s TBH rides Asian snackification wave with clean label focus
India better-for-you snack brand TBH plans to expand internationally as it capitalises on the snackification and wellness trends
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
聚焦日本：日本的新食品计划、亚太地区色素趋势、朝日集团聚焦功能性食品等
从日本更新的食品政策到朝日集团的功能性产品战略以及亚太地区对植物色素日益增长的需求，我们重点关注影响地区食品行业的主要趋势和科学发现。
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
Why pulses may be key to a more sustainable food system
Here are three ways pulses meet the demands of future food systems – from health and affordability to environmental sustainability
トレンドトラッカー 利便性、アルトプロテイン、AI
利便性、アルトプロテイン、AI、その他のトレンドをまとめています。
ジャパン フォーカス：日本の新食糧基本計画、APACの色彩トレンド、アサヒの機能性重視
日本の食糧政策の更新からアサヒの機能性製品戦略、APACの植物由来の色彩への関心の 高まりまで、この地域の食品セクターを形成する主要なトレンドと科学的知見にスポットを当てています。
Japan Focus: Japan’s new food plan, APAC colour trends, Asahi’s functional focus, and more
From Japan’s updated food policy to Asahi’s functional product strategy and APAC’s growing appetite for plant-based colours, we spotlight key trends and scientific findings shaping the region’s food sector
Oatly bets on coffee and science to fuel plant-based milk’s comeback
Oatly defends processed food, doubles down on coffee and pushes for the next wave of plant-based milk growth
Alt Protein Watch: Calming matcha latte, UPFs, high protein chocolate and more
Calming matcha latte, UPFs, high protein chocolate and more feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
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
China enforces plant-based colours: What brands must know
Here’s how China’s new industry standard on food colouring can benefit consumers and influence the APAC food and beverage industry
Plant-based colours fuel food innovation across APAC markets
Plant-based colours now drive innovation in the APAC food sector, offering clean-label appeal, functional benefits, and emotional impact
Bitessense taps ‘unconventionality’ to drive healthy coconut snacks
Healthy snacking brand Bitessense is using the unique power of ‘unconventionality’ to drive the growth of its functional coconut-based snacks
Fat authenticity key to alt-protein revival, says Nourish Ingredients
Nourish Ingredients says its precision-fermented fats from fungi could overcome major barriers to plant-based adoption
Five ways to future-proof plant-based strategies in APAC
We spotlight five key strategies food firms can adopt to stay competitive in the fast-growing plant-based sector, particularly in APAC where demand continues to rise
5 ingredients powering the high-protein craze
Protein is popping up in everything. Which ingredients promise to further propel this powerful trend?