Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?
Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets
Archives for May 11, 2026
Japan Focus: Glico on snack trends, amazake jelly sticks, tea innovation and more
In this edition of Japan Focus, we dive into Glico’s strategy for growth in the snack category, modernising amazake for consumers, tea innovations, and more
From protein to prebiotics: 11 launches tapping into longevity nutrition
Brands are reformulating everyday foods with more protein, fibre and functional ingredients as consumers look to support strength, digestion and long-term wellbeing through daily eating habits
Up the food chain
Embracing ‘genba’: Glico on balancing global trends with localisation
Yukio Kimura, COO of Glico Asia Pacific, says understanding “genba” – the field where operations and consumer interactions take place – is key to keeping brands relevant in diverse markets
Japan snack firm turns amazake into gut and skin health jelly sticks
Snack brand Hananomi transforms traditional amazake drink into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers
Tea among the stars: Space sakura and decaf drive Japan firm exports
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options
Carlsberg Malaysia reaffirms premiumisation as key growth lever amid uncertainty
Carlsberg Malaysia will double down on its premiumisation priorities, leveraging premium products and innovation to drive growth despite challenging market conditions