News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Fi Asia 2026
Asian consumers are well-known for incredibly demanding palates, so pushing new flavours into this market needs careful strategising. Here’s what food brands need to know
Nestlé capitalises on demand for cold caffeinated drinks with Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
As consumers look beyond generic energy and wellness claims, emerging brands are creating drinks tailored to specific needs, from focus and calm to protein and recovery
As regional flavours go global, manufacturers risk engineering away the very character that made them valuable
Cadbury joins cross-category collaboration trend with MCoBeauty beauty launch
The fruit, originating in Africa, has potential for use as a functional ingredient around the world
In the first ever edition of Financial Focus, we bring you global updates from this quarter’s financial reports at big brands including Mondelez, Unilever, Nestle and Asahi
The scientific consensus around the additive does not reflect common attitudes
Creating a heat-stable natural red remains one of food science’s toughest colour challenges
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
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
This edition examines how localisation, functional innovation and premiumisation are helping brands win consumers across Asia
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends
This edition explores how KitKat became a Japanese icon, efforts to strengthen food security, Glico in Growth Asia Summit, and FFC consumption trends
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Global Food Tech Awards
Calling all EMEA food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free
Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories
Florida-based functional drinks firm PHX has launched a hydration-energy drink designed to meet growing demand for multifunctional beverages
Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
本期内容涵盖凉茶品牌 WALOVI 的全球扩张、“健康中国 2030”战略驱动下的食品创新、针对患有吞咽障碍的老年人的营养解决方案等
With so many choices, could consumers be put off the category entirely?
Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry
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
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options
Is there a recipe for long-term food and drink brand success? Let’s explore…
Industry players, academics and researchers have cracked the code for better tasting alcohol-free drinks - in different ways
Functional drinks have traditionally concentrated on the body. The next frontier is exploring brain health, cognition, focus, stress-relief and mental wellbeing
This edition features TaoKaeNoi’s new brand ambassador Chen Zheyuan, a rethink of processed food additives, rising demand for natural gut health products in China and more
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun
Five giants dominate confectionery. What gives them the edge, and keeps them on top?
