Exposing the mistakes that sink healthier snacks
Health messages that put shoppers off, recipes pushed too far and unreliable suppliers can derail even the most promising better-for-you snacks
Asia Pacific
Dairy Innovations
Danone’s AI commerce goal: ‘Trusted by machines and desired by humans’
At Groceryshop, Arthur Sylvestre outlined why internal alignment, digital consistency and consumer needs – not the latest technology – are guiding Danone’s strategy
Dairy Innovations
Can plant proteins help ease the whey squeeze?
Surging protein demand and tight whey supplies are driving interest in hybrid formulations, with ADM and other suppliers developing plant-based ingredients to help manufacturers balance nutrition, functionality and texture
Safety First: Food supply risks, mycotoxins and COVID-19 side effects
Food supply risks, mycotoxins and COVID-19 side effects feature in this edition of Safety First
CAA International Cocoa Conference
APAC cocoa trends: ‘Worst is past’, but risks remain
Cocoa giant Barry Callebaut says the worst of the cocoa crisis is likely over, but the APAC cocoa industry continues to navigate major market shifts and challenges
China Focus: Mengniu, Yili, alt protein hurdles, and the trends shaping food
From functional dairy and digitalisation to alternative proteins, we explore China’s food industry developments, emerging trends and the people shaping its future
Fi Asia 2026
Fibre on fire: Next-gen functional yet convenient instant noodles and snacks
A savvy Indonesian firm is taking advantage of the rising fibre trend creamer to pursue export growth with added-fibre instant noodles, beverages and snacks
Is snacking too obsessed with Gen Z?
Manufacturers chasing younger consumers could be putting an unnecessary age limit on their next bestseller
ANZ Focus: COA protein chocolate, Australia labels and Food Top 25
COA protein chocolate, Australia labels and Food Top 25 feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
Processed food diet could worsen vaccine side effects
Changes in the microbiome due to diet may have increased fever symptoms following the Covid-19 vaccine
Nongshim taps K-pop for global Shin Ramyun growth
Nongshim is using K-pop group aespa to position Shin Ramyun as an everyday food for global consumers, as Korean food rides the Korean Wave
Trend Tracker: GLP-1, protein and flavour trends
GLP-1, protein and flavour trends feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
Could conflict in Ethiopia threaten coffee?
Ethiopia, one of the world’s largest coffee producers, is once again in conflict
Japan Focus: Health, innovation and the forces shaping food and drink
In this edition of Japan Focus, we explore the health and nutrition trends, market drivers and sustainability challenges shaping Japan’s food and drink industry — and the wider Asian food landscape
Drinking beauty: Mashiro taps trend with collagen, GABA, and placenta
Japan’s Mashiro is expanding its beauty-from-within portfolio in South East Asia, targeting demand for collagen, sleep, and wellness products
How can CPG brands stand out as private label expands?
As retailers expand mid-tier and premium store brands, CPG companies must respond with faster innovation and a closer eye on consumer trends
Global Food Tech Awards
Global Food Tech Awards APAC: Meet the 5 startups on this year’s shortlist
Take a glimpse at what the future of food will look like, starting with these five APAC startups tackling waste, compliance and metabolic health
ASEAN Focus: Nestle nutrition, Carlsberg Malaysia and Kinza expansion
Nestle nutrition, Carlsberg Malaysia and Kinza expansion feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus
AI’s booming, but execute it right to win – Agrifood experts
AI is rapidly transforming operations in the agrifood sector, allowing companies to identify innovative technologies quicker and enabling shorter product cycles, but whether AI is useful still boils down to meticulous planning and execution, say agrifood...
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from Sept 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read F&B industry stories from Sept 2026, including Nestle Russia, climate-fuelled mycotoxins and Aussie food labelling changes
Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail
Agentic technology is increasingly shaping what consumers expect from their shopping experience as household staples are relegated to automated replenishment while immersive spaces are designed to drive discovery and spotlight viral trends
The new packaging equation: Cost, carbon and compliance
As Extended Producer Responsibility programs expand, companies’ packaging strategies may be evaluated on performance across the entire system instead of one single sustainability metric
Sustainability Snippets: Underestimated risks, Nestle coffee and Big Food
Underestimated risks, Nestle coffee and Big Food feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
Glico COO: Nutrition and snacking shouldn’t be separate
Glico says snack innovation is increasingly about combining nutrition, health benefits and indulgence, rather than treating them as separate priorities
Fi Asia 2026
What drives flavour discovery in Asia? 3 trends food firms must know
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
92% want to eat better. Only 14% think they do
New research from Ahold Delhaize reveals a striking gap between intention and action, highlighting the role retailers, manufacturers and policymakers can play in making healthier choices more affordable, accessible and achievable
Can nature save cocoa? Industry’s response to a supply crisis
Two years after researchers found that working with nature could boost cocoa yields by up to 20%, we ask whether biodiversity-led farming is becoming a reality across the global cocoa industry or remaining an unrealised promise
Gluten-free claims in the Middle East face tougher regulations
GCC regulators have submitted new standards to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that could tighten gluten-free food requirements
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
Fi Asia 2026
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
Nestlé teams with dairy supply chain partners to map path to scaling regen ag
From farmer incentives to peer networks and shared program designs, industry players are testing ways to move beyond one-off initiatives
Nestlé takes Starbucks home as cold caffeine craze heats up
Nestlé capitalises on demand for cold caffeinated drinks with Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates
Science Shorts: Yili dairy tech, climate research and cultivated meat
Yili dairy tech, climate research and cultivated meat feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Foodex President Director: Flavour still matters most in snacks
Indonesian F&B giant Foodex sees flavour as key to snack innovation, with ube, matcha and peach among the profiles it is exploring across markets