North India UPF consumption nearly twice that of South India
Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) across South Asia varies significantly depending on location, age, gender, and socioeconomic status, according to new findings.
Supply chain
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
Fi Asia 2025
Indonesia commits to easier halal certification for food SMEs
Indonesia aims to simplify halal certification for food SMEs, boosting global competitiveness and ensuring inclusive access for small businesses
Nutri-Score ‘most effective’ nutrition label for Saudi consumers
Nutri-Score has outperformed other internationally recognised labelling systems in a Saudi context, a new study has confirmed
Malaysia-US Trade Agreement: Food Sector Implications
Malaysia’s latest trade deal with the United States could have significant impacts for the food sector – but not so soon, and not all will benefit
Unilever India confident GST reforms will aid growth despite Q2 declines
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) is optimistic that the government’s recent tax reforms will help drive growth in the long-run, offsetting current impacts on sales
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
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
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
Sustainable pricing? Japan’s Fair Price Project shows food cost realities
Japan’s Fair Price Project urges consumer empathy and awareness as food producers face rising costs, in hopes of ensuring food supply sustainability
UN atomic body stresses post-Japan wastewater release food safety
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched three new reports to reiterate that Japan’s nuclear water release does not affect seafood safety
Another EUDR backflip: How did we get here?
In a dramatic pivot, the EU’s anti-deforestation law looks like it will be pushed back for some, and reworked for all. Here’s a timeline to help with the whiplash
UAE food sector embracing AI, cloud tech to drive efficiency
AI and cloud tech are transforming the UAE food industry amid government initiatives to modernise operations, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency
China updates organic certification standards for food sector
China has revised its organic food certification rules, strengthening requirements for products to obtain the Organic Product Certification Mark
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
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
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
PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) APAC is driving agri-food innovation, with start-ups in the region piloting solutions alongside PepsiCo and key partners
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
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
Pesticide residues dominate China’s latest food safety findings
A new China government food safety report shows potential pesticide risks, spotlighting challenges for authorities, industry, and consumers
5 food industry leadership scandals that shook the past 18 months
From corruption allegations to sexual misconduct, explore five high-profile food industry scandals that made headlines and reshaped leadership
Opinion
The snackdown: Trump calls ESG a scam – why snack giants call it survival
ESG’s under political fire in Washington, but the snack giants keep flexing. From Oreos to Doritos, their reports show that in today’s food industry, trust’s as valuable as profit.
Ireland eyes SEA as major market for grass-fed dairy, protein exports
South East Asia has become a key target market for Irish grass-fed dairy and protein-fortified exports, tapping rising demand for health and wellness
UAE to link beverage prices to sugar levels: What does industry need to do?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement a tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January 2026
Veolia tackles food waste and clean energy challenges in SEA
Proper waste disposal and renewable energy are key priorities for South East Asia, said the firm
PepsiCo and Unilever step up with new regen ag push
PepsiCo and Unilever have decided it’s time to get serious about soil: their new STEP up for Agriculture program throws money and muscle behind regenerative farming
Fi Asia 2025
What are the 4 most crucial AI applications in food innovation?
AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance
Sustainability September
3 key challenges to building sustainable food systems in Asia
Asian food systems face three major challenges towards achieving sustainability – find out what these are and what needs to be done to tackle them
Indonesia’s WTO winning streak could threaten EUDR viability
Continuous palm oil wins for Indonesia at the WTO cast doubts on how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will impact sustainability and trade
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
Thai Union to ramp up overseas production in response to US tariffs
In response to US reciprocal tariff rates, Thai Union is planning expansions of its overseas manufacturing sites such as Ghana and the United States
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
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
‘Food labels go beyond marketing’: India signals tighter rules ahead
FSSAI signalled tighter scrutiny of food labelling and advertising to meet global standards after a multi-ministerial consultation
Space-grade safety: CP Foods chicken ready for lift-off
CP Foods’ introduction of chicken with space-grade standards is breaking new ground in the food safety sector, from space missions to infinity and beyond
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
India enforces stricter transparency, food safety training for e-commerce
India announces stricter transparency and training mandates for e-commerce in a ‘bold but necessary’ move
Middle East rises in global halal food manufacturing race
As demand for halal food grows, the Middle East is emerging as a strong competitor to South East Asia in global halal manufacturing
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
Dark stores and deep risks: What APAC can learn from India’s Q-commerce
India’s Zepto license suspension exposes hygiene and safety risks as APAC markets embrace rapid delivery and dark store models
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
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
Bigger local chickens at heart of Tanmiah-McDonald’s Saudi deal
Tanmiah and McDonald’s look to improve Saudi Arabia poultry supply chains with a focus on bigger chickens and local sourcing
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 Brooklyn Creamery mastered cold-chain in hot markets
Cold-chain innovation by Brooklyn Creamery has powered frozen dessert delivery in challenging markets such as India and UAE
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: Resilience, food security and investment take the spotlight in Singapore
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit returns to Singapore this November to bring focus on resilience, food security and investment across APAC’s rapidly evolving agri-food landscape.