News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
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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
Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk feature in this edition of New Protein Watch
Manufacturers have spent years responding to one consumer trend after another, but today’s snack has to satisfy every expectation at once
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.
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves
Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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
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Seafood giant Thai Union has ticked multiple snacking checkboxes with its MONORI brand, tapping ongoing megatrends such as protein, whole foods and convenience
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?
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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 brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories
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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?
Shandong-based Lv Jie launches RTD apple cider vinegar with apple juice and prebiotics – a younger, tastier makeover to attract younger consumers
Oatside is repositioning soymilk for younger Asian consumers with a high-protein, clean-label offering focused on taste and wellness
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
Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
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
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
With so many choices, could consumers be put off the category entirely?
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
The traditional amazake drink is transformed into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
Is there a recipe for long-term food and drink brand success? Let’s explore…
Vietnam officials have paused the country’s food safety restructuring, stressing that the reform agenda is temporarily delayed rather than abandoned
Beyond Meat, processed foods and fusion cuisine growth feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch
Men shaped by traditional masculine norms are more likely to justify meat-eating, a finding researchers say could inform targeted efforts to reduce consumption
Functional drinks have traditionally concentrated on the body. The next frontier is exploring brain health, cognition, focus, stress-relief and mental wellbeing
Thailand’s TaoKaeNoi has appointed Chinese celeb Chen Zheyuan as its global ambassador, tapping rising demand for Asian snacks and building a healthy positioning
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun