OSK makes caffeine-free tea play as it eyes US, Middle East
Japanese tea brand OSK is expanding its caffeine-free range to tap health trends and capture international growth
Brands
Mondelez State of Snacking: The impossible innovation brief
Manufacturers have spent years responding to one consumer trend after another, but today’s snack has to satisfy every expectation at once
Why the smartest food marketing begins when everything goes wrong
From stolen chocolate to monochrome packaging, some of the food industry’s most effective marketing campaigns have grown out of operational problems rather than creative briefs
5 food trends driven by lifestyle shifts around the world
Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Retailers JD Health, Guardian, Alpro Pharmacy join major brands next week
There is still a week left until the Growth Asia Summit 2026 and we can confirm the attendance of retailers active in the region’s health and nutrition space, including Alpro Pharmacy, China’s JD Health and Guardian Singapore.
Tate & Lyle, Ingredion and the new ingredients land grab
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves
How Danone is repositioning itself in APAC
Made Group’s acquisition is Danone’s first major EDP move in APAC in more than a decade. It’s a sign of things to come
Agthia’s ‘world-first dates energy drink’ targets category shake-up
United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Agthia has entered the energy drink category with a world-first invention, attempting to appeal to a modern audience with a major regional ingredient: dates
Why food scientists still can’t crack the perfect natural red
Creating a heat-stable natural red remains one of food science’s toughest colour challenges
Brand New: Mondelez, Thai Union, and World Cup sponsorships
Mondelez, Thai Union, and World Cup sponsorships feature in this edition of Brand New
Former Nestlé CEO in legal dispute with Swiss food giant following sacking
Former Nestlé chief executive officer, Laurent Freixe, is challenging his dismissal in a dispute over lost bonuses and shares
Danone strengthens beverages portfolio with Asia-Pacific acquisition
Danone has ramped up its portfolio of functional beverages with the agreement to purchase Australia-based Made Group.
How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
聚焦中国：功能性食品创新、KitKat 本土化战略、中国品牌在东南亚的崛起等
本期探讨本土化、功能创新与高端化如何助力品牌赢得亚洲各地消费者
How can food firms counter the rising prevalence of Chinese brands?
With a rising number of Chinese brands pushing into Southeast Asia, competitors need to look beyond price to localisation, uniqueness and other strategies
China Focus: Functional food innovations, KitKat’s localisation strategy, and the rise of Chinese brands in SEA
This edition examines how localisation, functional innovation and premiumisation are helping brands win consumers across Asia
聚焦中东：土耳其肉类消费、伊朗冲突与韩食动向等
本期“聚焦中东”重点关注土耳其肉类消费、伊朗冲突与韩食动向等专题报道
科学短报：替代乳制品 2.0、个性化营养与智能创新等
本期“科学短报”包含替代乳制品 2.0、个性化营养与智能创新等专题报道。
PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth
AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge
Do GLP-1 users like artificial sweeteners?
Users perceive sweeteners differently to sugar
Start-up Spotlight: ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly
ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight
Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about
Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026
Thai Union rides protein and whole-food waves with MONORI snacks
Seafood giant Thai Union has ticked multiple snacking checkboxes with its MONORI brand, tapping ongoing megatrends such as protein, whole foods and convenience
Japan Focus: KitKat’s localisation strategy, food security, Glico at Growth Asia Summit, and FFC trends
This edition explores how KitKat became a Japanese icon, efforts to strengthen food security, Glico in Growth Asia Summit, and FFC consumption trends
Fair pricing and sustainable diets: Safeguarding Japan’s food security
Japan has amended its Food System Act to introduce cost-based pricing benchmarks as concerns grow over the long-term resilience of its food system
Global Food Tech Awards
Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out
Calling all EMEA food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free
TFWA 2026
Croissant gin? Four Pillars tests the boundaries of innovation
Australian distillery Four Pillars is reinventing what gin innovation looks like, experimenting with bold new flavours that leap beyond classic botanicals
Will integrated hubs define Singapore’s food manufacturing future?
As major food brands shift operations out of Singapore, Gourmet Xchange taps convenience and scalability with an integrated food hub from ideation to production and distribution
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026
Betagro turns chicken into noodles to double protein per meal
Betagro has created noodles made out of chicken breast, offering consumers a new way to double up on protein and satisfy tapping demand for high-protein innovation
Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue
General Mills sees soft demand ahead, but also pockets of opportunity
Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories
Who’s winning the World Cup before kick-off?
With FIFA forecasting a record $13bn in revenue from World Cup 2026, snack manufacturers are betting that football’s biggest tournament can deliver equally outsized returns
Awareness of FFCs high but more needs to be done to raise uptake – Japan survey
Tokyo-based market research firm MyVoicecom has released results from its survey on Foods with Function Claims (FFCs), which indicate that though awareness of these products is high, more work is needed to increase consumption rate.
How dairy can seize its World Cup moment
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail
Social commerce and agentic AI are colliding to create a new commerce paradigm – and NielsenIQ says manufacturers and retailers need to get ahead of it now
Young and sweet: Apple cider vinegar reinvented as RTD drinks
Shandong-based Lv Jie launches RTD apple cider vinegar with apple juice and prebiotics – a younger, tastier makeover to attract younger consumers
Old-school soy, new-school appeal: Oatside’s fresh soymilk take
Oatside is repositioning soymilk for younger Asian consumers with a high-protein, clean-label offering focused on taste and wellness
Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds
Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure
The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
TFWA 2026
Jägermeister eyes Gen Z growth with orange liqueur focus
Jägermeister is in what it calls its ‘orange era’, doubling down on capturing Gen Z consumers all over the world with its latest Jägermeister Orange liqueur
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Arla Foods snaps up historic Australian cottage cheese firm
Arla Foods has bought out a leading Australian cottage cheese brand, strengthening its presence in the country.
AgNavigator: same agtech backbone, bigger industry picture
William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title
FBIF 2026
Going for red: Ocean Spray taps health and visual appeal to localise in China
Cranberry specialist Ocean Spray is leveraging multiple health benefits and bright red red visual appeal to tailor products for China, aligning innovation with local tastes
Food for seniors: Empathy and food safety gaps hindering innovation
As populations age, companies are exploring safer and appealing dysphagia foods for the elderly, but gaps in empathy, research and awareness prove challenging
Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered