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FN+Can US whiskey become ‘world’s whiskey’ despite trade hurdles?

In the face of trade barriers and fierce competition, American Whiskey Association CEO Michael Bilello is determined to make US whiskey the ‘world’s whiskey’, no matter the odds

Why food products live or die on shelf: A retailer’s perspective

Winning supermarket shelf space is difficult but keeping it can be considerably harder

Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from July 2026

Check out our top 10 most-read F&B industry stories from July 2026, including chicken breast smoothies, MSG and East Asia food-tech

Beyond calories: Why food brands must rethink ‘eating well’ for kids

Food brands can drive growth by helping children develop positive eating habits. Learn where the biggest opportunities are in this next frontier of kids’ nutrition

FN+China Focus: Coca-Cola’s localisation strategy, protein innovation and sustainability push

From Coca-Cola’s localisation efforts to China’s push for alternative proteins and food waste reduction, we explore how the country’s food and beverage sector is adapting to evolving consumer and sustainability needs

The frozen dessert aisle’s next growth driver isn’t protein – it’s discovery

Frozen treats thrive on convenience, value and discovery, while nutrition remains a secondary consideration

ANZ Focus: Premium cereals, GLP-1 and global trade

Premium cereals, GLP-1 and global trade feature in this edition of ANZ Focus

Can processed food exports ease Egypt’s currency crisis?

After weakening by over 82% against the US dollar over the past decade, the Egyptian pound is finally seeing some stability and even significant growth in its food exports

FN+Why China should matter to every alt protein company

Despite the geopolitical tensions, all alternative protein companies globally need to factor China in their production strategy to scale, compete and reduce costs. Here’s why

Japan Focus: Asahi’s growth plans, Calbee on personalised nutrition, food tech investment, and more

This edition features Asahi’s focus on its beer adjacent categories and East Africa expansion, Calbee’s personalised granola, government investment into food technology, and more

Trend Tracker: Clean label, GLP-1 and cultivated meat

Clean label, GLP-1 and cultivated meat feature in this edition of Trend Tracker

FN+Germany’s food giants thrive as manufacturers feel the squeeze

Germany’s food manufacturers are facing mounting pressure from powerful retailers, rising labour and energy costs, and accelerating consolidation, reshaping one of Europe’s most important food markets

From Mars to Intersnack: Are family dynasties becoming food’s new dealmakers?

As public markets keep discounting listed food companies, family-controlled giants are stepping in with the patience – and the premiums – to buy them

The GLP-1 effect reaches ANZ

New research suggests Australia and New Zealand are following the same GLP-1-driven consumer shifts seen elsewhere, offering an early indication of where the wider APAC food market could head next

5 trends shaping global energy drink recipes

From GLP-1 to naturalness, the evolution of energy drinks worldwide is being driven by a variety of different trends

Tyson Foods says value-added chicken playbook shields profits from commodity price swings

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

FN+Cultivated beef steak set for global expansion after historic approval

Aleph Farms has secured a historic regulatory approval for its cultivated beef in Singapore.

IFT FIRST

Can dairy retain its bioactive benefits without sacrificing food safety?

By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability

The new beverage battleground is in AI recommendations vs. shelf space

AI is recognizing brands that solve a problem, according to new data

Blurred boundaries: How sports nutrition brands can stay competitive

As food and supplements increasingly converge, experts say sports nutrition brands must sharpen health messaging and create new consumption occasions to stay competitive.

Emerging markets save the day for Unilever

Unilever sees modest Foods growth while progressing McCormick combination

FN+Are global coffee sustainability strategies falling short?

Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience

FN+Japan, Korea pour billions into bid for food-tech dominance

The governments of South Korea and Japan are making a serious bid to take the lead in the global food-tech industry, investing billions in this new arms race

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Beyond dairy: New Zealand seeks to expand global F&B acclaim

New Zealand may be best recognised globally for the quality of its dairy exports, but the island nation plans for more of its food and nutrition products to gain international renown

政策精读：印尼棕榈油、印度食品安全与阿联酋 Nutri-Mark 营养标签

本期“政策精读”涵盖印尼棕榈油、印度食品安全及阿联酋 Nutri-Mark 营养标签相关内容

Healthier Choices: Calbee granola, PepsiCo nutrition and no-caffeine tea

Calbee granola, PepsiCo nutrition and caffeine-free tea feature in this edition of Healthier Choices

FN+The brands turning alcohol-free into drinks’ hottest category

No longer content to imitate beer, wine and spirits, a new generation of alcohol-free drinks is creating entirely new occasions, flavours and functions, and consumers are drinking it up

4 Asian markets that beat cultural barriers to cut food waste

Consumer attitudes to food waste are tied to culture, but these Asian markets show this can be overcome to support sustainability targets

ニュープロテイン ウオッチ：Betagroのチキンヌードル、Thai Unionのスナック、生豆乳

今月のNew Protein Watchでは、Betagroのチキンヌードルとイノベーション、Thai Unionのスナック戦略、現代のフレッシュ豆乳を取り上げています。

中東フォーカス：WALOVIのサウジアラビアでの成長、ASEANのハラール市場、カルビーのパッケージ

今月のMiddle East Focusでは、WALOVIのサウジアラビアでの成長、ASEANのハラール市場、カルビーのパッケージを取り上げます

スタートアップ スポットライト：ACV、エナジードリンク、美容ゼリー

今月のStart-up Spotlightでは、ACV、エナジードリンク、美容ゼリーを取り上げています

FN+Price hikes hit Japan processed foods hardest amid Middle East conflict

Japan’s food price hikes are expected to intensify in 2026, with processed foods seeing the biggest increases as the ‘Middle East situation’ adds pressure

Global dairy’s Big 7 pivot to protein and cheese

In mid 2026, slower milk growth is reshaping production priorities as processors chase stronger returns from cheese, whey and high-value ingredients

Is MSG still controversial?

The scientific consensus around the additive does not reflect common attitudes

Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from June 2026

Check out our top 10 most-read F&B industry stories from June 2026, including Betagro chicken noodles, Indonesia palm oil curbs, and integrated food hubs

Growth to 2030: How FMCG firms can win amid market volatility

How can APAC food, nutra and FMCG firms boost growth through 2030? NielsenIQ shared strategies to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities at our Growth Asia Summit 2026.

Summer Fancy Food Show

FN+Walmart debunks 3 myths that deter emerging brands

Walmart executives challenge common assumptions about national distribution, premium positioning and the retailer’s shopper base, and share the performance metrics they say matter most after launch

Hot Right Now: Palm oil, India sugar ban and Agthia energy drink

Palm oil, India sugar ban and the new Agthia energy drink feature in this edition of Hot Right Now

Why is Big Food booming in emerging markets?

The F&B growth that’s missing in Europe and North America is happening elsewhere

FN+Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties

Impacts from the Iran conflict have rippled across the global food system, with disruption taking an overall toll on food security and supply chains

New Protein Watch: Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk

Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk feature in this edition of New Protein Watch

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

FN+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

FN+Will India’s Sugar Export Ban Shake Up Global Food Markets?

The sugar export ban was announced to a lot of international concern, but real impacts are likely to be lopsided globally. Here’s why

Supermarkets globally ramp up investment in own-label alcohol ranges

Supermarkets globally are pouring investment into their own brand food and drink ranges as they look to capture more customer spend, with alcohol becoming an increasing important part of the mix

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

Middle East Focus: WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs

WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs feature in this edition of Middle East Focus