Nestlé: Asia must bridge the gap between food and nutrition security
Nestlé warns Asia faces a growing nutrition security gap despite improved food access, highlighting a need for better nutrition solutions
“The challenge has evolved [whereby now] undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and overweight or obesity coexist within the same communities, and sometimes even within the same households — this is what experts call the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’,” Nestle Malaysia Business Executive Officer for Nutrition Yeoh She Siang said.
Saudi’s Kinza on why localisation is key to ASEAN Success
Saudi soft drinks brand Kinza is entering ASEAN for the first time, using deep localisation across products, supply chains and retail to drive growth
“South East Asia represents an important next chapter in our international growth,” said Kinza Founder Bandar Okrin.
“Malaysia and Indonesia each offer distinct and compelling opportunities, and both are central to Kinza’s Southeast Asia strategy.”
Carlsberg Malaysia makes revenue revival with Somersby, Sapporo boosts
Carlsberg Malaysia has made a stunning return to revenue growth by sticking with its premiumisation strategy
The firm recently announced its H1FY2026 financial results, reporting a 5.9% year-on-year growth in revenue to RM1.22bn (US$) and 3.1% year-on-year growth in net profits to Rm181.9m (US$).
More importantly, it saw growth return to all areas of its portfolio, where its mainstream sales grew 6%, premium products grew 5% and alcohol-free brews grew 45% - a stark difference to its performance in the first quarter of the year where negative sales performances were reported across the board.
Walovi scales up SEA push as it targets global plant-based beverage growth
Chinese beverage brand Walovi has launched its Singapore global HQ as it unveils X-Hero internationally and taps celebrity endorsements to build global recognition
The Singapore HQ will serve as Walovi’s global operations hub, overseeing brand promotion, channel management, cross-border investment, and talent acquisition. The company is also exploring local filling and co-manufacturing models to improve regional responsiveness.
Climate change fuelling mycotoxin risks with ‘no known solution’
Climate change is adding on a new threat to an age-old food safety problem faced by the food industry, one that could be more dangerous that most people realise
“Mycotoxin contamination of food crops is as old as agriculture itself, and the worst thing is that there are currently no mitigation strategies or solutions available to really abolish this risk,” University Putra Malaysia toxicologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Iskandar Putra Samsudin told the floor at the recent Fi Asia 2026 show in Jakarta, Indonesia.
