Protein

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

FN+Food tech: 5 trends growing and 5 declining

What’s winning and losing in the world of food tech?

Lumina Intelligence insight

FN+Exclusive study reveals consumers want capability not immortality

Exclusive global consumer research reveals that ageing well is no longer about adding years to life, but maintaining the strength, mobility and independence to keep living on your own terms

FN+Weight-loss maintenance: The next GLP-1 innovation frontier?

GLP-1 users want to maintain weight loss after they stop using the drugs

CP Foods taps protein boom with chicken and egg push

As protein demand grows beyond traditional categories, CP Foods is still determined to grow conventional chicken and egg sectors via format innovation and accessibility enhancement

One halal standard to rule them all? Saudi Arabia’s trillion-dollar bet

A Saudi-led push to harmonise halal rules could reshape global food trade

Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?

As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country

FN+Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

Food and beverage giant vows to protect its rights after Russia transfers control of local business to state-appointed administrator

New Protein Watch: Dairy-free ice cream, China plans and EU ‘meaty’ ban

Dairy-free ice cream, China plans and EU ‘meaty’ ban feature in this edition of New Protein Watch

FN+Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

Coffee, Petcare and emerging markets at centre of Nestlé’s new strategy as the food giant moves away from growth through scale

FN+China’s cultivated meat push faces consumer reality

China is backing cultivated meat to strengthen food security, but high costs, weak investment and consumer habits could stall its global ambitions

Canada’s tariff retaliation puts US food and agriculture industries in a bind

Dairy and steel groups back aggressive US trade action, while broader agriculture groups warn that escalating tariffs and retaliation could threaten critical export markets

FN+The top 3 areas winning private label right now

Private label’s glow-up is winning shoppers with clean labels, high-protein products and trend-driven innovation that goes far beyond bargain pricing

AI identifies nearly 800 plant proteins for next generation of meat substitutes

Such plant proteins could offer food manufacturers new clean-label emulsifiers for plant-based products

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

Raising the functional beverage bar: Drinks are becoming more specific and creative

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

FN+Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?

Manufacturers are racing to diversify ingredient sourcing as climate shocks threaten some of the world’s most important food commodities

Cultivated protein’s next phase? Integration over invention

The sector is entering an integration phase, according to Ever After Foods’ CEO Eyal Rosenthal, where partnerships, acquisitions and platform-based business models could help tackle persistent cost and scaling barriers that have slowed commercialization

FN+Terms including ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ could be added to EU ‘meaty’ names ban

A range of terms have been added to the proposal

FN+Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?

What if the future of vegan food isn’t vegan at all? Why the next wave of growth could come from selling great food that just happens to be animal-free

Al Rawabi CEO: Localisation, convenience key to Middle East protein boom

Protein demand is on the rise in the Middle East just like everywhere else, but companies need to prioritise some nuances in order to succeed, according to one of the region’s largest conglomerates

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

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

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

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

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.

Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop

Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%

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

Korea, China lead sports nutrition e-commerce as India drives growth

South Korea and China remain Asia Pacific’s biggest sports nutrition e-commerce markets, while India records the region’s fastest online sales growth

South Korea moves closer to cell-cultured food regulations

The South Korean government has announced local food regulation changes that will specify standards for cell-cultured foods, paving the way to local product approvals

ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026

MUST RTD chicken breast protein smoothie defies category boundaries

Thailand’s MUST has launched a range of RTD protein smoothies made from chicken breast, giving 60g protein per bottle and blurring the limits of ‘acceptable’ drinkable ingredients

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

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

Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’

Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

4 ways food brands can win in China’s ‘conscious indulgence’ era

Chinese consumers are among the most discerning in the world, and guilt-free indulgence is leading local innovation trends. Here are four ways food firms can capitalise

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

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

Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?

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

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

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

Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride

Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles

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

ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026

3 make or break factors for Asian brands in the West

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?

Is APAC finally moving towards food safety regulatory harmonisation?

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?

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

South Korea on ‘unfair’ online ads: Helping food firms avoid snags

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