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
Plant-based development
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?
Rethinking plant-based: Consumers want natural, minimally processed foods, says Dipsy Dips
Singapore-based hummus brand Dipsy Dips says a focus on the traditions of plant-based eating can overcome growing consumer unease with the category.
Best of both worlds? Q-protein offers healthier meat with plant benefits
A new hybrid meat product claims to offer improved nutrition, lower cholesterol, and higher fibre – all while retaining the taste of traditional meat.
Healthier, spicier, faster: Amoy Canning taps vegetarian and condiment trends in Asia
Singapore’s Amoy Canning says it is tapping into Asia’s growing appetite for vegetarian meals and spice-forward condiments.
How sugarcane extract can enhance taste in sugar-reduced food and drinks
Researchers are turning to sugarcane extract as a natural solution that can enhance both sweetness and mouthfeel.
Oatbedient looks to conquer non-dairy creamer market with clean label oat milk powders
Oat milk firm Oatbedient has grand ambitions for its clean label oat milk powders, citing health and younger consumer interest as major drivers.
Fibre fortification: Seizing opportunities in China’s dietary gaps and emerging food trends
China’s insufficient fibre intake is creating opportunities for the food industry to innovate with fibre-rich, functional ingredients that meet nutritional and consumer demands.
What role can alternative proteins play amidst global Trump tariff uncertainties?
Alternative proteins could help maintain food supply chain stability and affordability by being ‘less influenceable’ than conventional protein.
AI, healthier food alternatives dominate in Future Food Asia Award Top 10 finalist list
Future Food Asia (FFA) has unveiled the top 10 list of agrifoodtech start-ups vying for the US$100,000 FFA Award, with companies presenting new AI tech and healthier food alternatives dominating the final list.
Alt protein not enough: Products must also offer functional benefits
South Korea’s Koralo believes that alternative protein products need to offer superfood benefits to entice a new audience.
Hybrid product innovation increasingly important to ‘overcome shortcomings’ in APAC nutrition
Hybrid products made from both animal and plant-based proteins have the potential to break out of the alt-protein space and play a broader role in addressing nutritional gaps.
FNA InnovATE: PACKAGED STREET FOODS
Thailand’s Buono taps ready-to-heat street snack authenticity to draw global consumers - Watch
Thailand-based Buono has prioritised authenticity and convenience in the innovation of its ready-to-heat (RTH) street foods range.