News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Fear and uncertainty surrounding the growing Cyclospora outbreak are driving consumers away from fresh produce and toward frozen foods, creating ripple effects for grocers, restaurants and produce suppliers
A majority of UK CEOs have warned that a major supply chain shock could have catastrophic consequences for large British businesses.
The company’s years-long shift toward branded, retail-ready chicken products and strategic customer partnerships helped insulate its poultry business from falling commodity chicken prices, offering a potential roadmap for other processors
Coffee strategies, Coca-Cola and food waste feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
Food and beverage companies now have a practical, measurable and independently verifiable route to scaling regen ag while reducing greenwashing risks
As the conflict approaches five months, fertiliser costs are no longer the main point of uncertainty for growers
This edition explores how food price hikes will intensify this year, OSK’s growth plans, Thai Union’s Japanese-inspired seafood snacks, and more
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
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
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.
New EU Listeria regulations are set to come into force next month – as misinformation circulates, we speak to the European Chilled Food Federation Rapporteur on Listeria and FSA to offer a clear and accurate outline.
India’s recent reforms span ingredient restrictions and digital trade systems aimed at strengthening food traceability and supporting domestic and global trade
In the face of Indonesia’s new export controls over commodities such as palm oil, does Malaysia have what it takes to take over as the sector’s new superpower?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched an app to bring its national nutritional labelling system to the next level
In the fibremaxxing boom, expert warn that overconsumption of the nutrient can be harmful to consumers
As scandals mount and strategy shifts, the industry is watching to see whether Nestlé opts for a full or partial exit from Waters
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
This edition explores how KitKat became a Japanese icon, efforts to strengthen food security, Glico in Growth Asia Summit, and FFC consumption trends
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
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?
Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers
Drinks packaging may seem plastic-free, but hidden plastic remains widespread
TFWA 2026
Australian distillery Four Pillars is reinventing what gin innovation looks like, experimenting with bold new flavours that leap beyond classic botanicals
Zero-risk food safety goals are both undesirable and unachievable as these can increase food waste and strain food systems, according to researchers
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
Regulatory harmonisation, ‘unfair’ ads and palm oil feature in this edition of Safety First
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
How GLP-1s influence taste is a complex picture. Here’s what food and beverage manufacturers need to know
Aussie Syrah wine, World Cup dairy and Brancourts feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
Up the food chain
The snacking giant’s innovation lead talks sustainability, the future of cocoa and his love of ‘how things work’
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026
The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?
Global food safety authorities claimed ‘tangible results’ were seen in the most recent Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS) attended by 14 Pacific nations — but is this just talk?
The food sector must understand how nutrients are absorbed if it is to produce products that fulfil their health potential
The South Korean government has published an in-depth handbook on Unfair Online Advertising in a bid to further manage how food products are sold online
Indonesia’s new strategy to centralise key commodity exports such as palm oil is set to shake up food chains worldwide in a big way – here’s why
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title
How does a sustainable supply chain work in a category rooted in ancient agriculture but facing modern global demand?