News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Dairy Innovations
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
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
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
Changes in the microbiome due to diet may have increased fever symptoms following the Covid-19 vaccine
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
Japan’s Mashiro is expanding its beauty-from-within portfolio in South East Asia, targeting demand for collagen, sleep, and wellness products
Global Food Tech Awards
Take a glimpse at what the future of food will look like, starting with these five APAC startups tackling waste, compliance and metabolic health
Glico says snack innovation is increasingly about combining nutrition, health benefits and indulgence, rather than treating them as separate priorities
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
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
Better-for-you snacks must deliver more than health as consumers continue to seek indulgence, familiarity, convenience and value
COA has added matcha and coconut flavours to its high-protein chocolate range as it expands in Australia and New Zealand and eyes the US market
Is your business seeking growth through scale, adaptation, or optimisation? The answer could influence which markets you choose to focus on
We explore Walovi’s global expansion, McVitie’s localisation strategy in China, Yili’s vision for dairy, and how health and food culture are shaping the market
China’s Walovi has launched a Singapore global HQ while unveiling a new international electrolyte drink
From daycaps and zebrastriping to global flavours and gut health, here’s what’s driving food and drink’s most influential generation
Food innovation is moving beyond trend-chasing, with recent developments showing how brands are turning consumer shifts into viable products and strategies
FSANZ is consulting on changes to food labelling rules as an investigation into food fraud and misleading labels raises fresh questions about Australia’s food labelling system
This week’s Japan Focus covers emergency food labelling measures in earthquake-struck Kumamoto, Kirin’s low-carbon transition costs, Suntory’s seasonal Roku Gin packaging, and the latest developments in premium beer and dairy-free ice cream
Mayor Huang Ming-Hui tells FoodNavigator how Taiwanese brands are balancing traditional appeal with modern consumer needs as they expand across Asia
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
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
India’s food authority gives beverage giants PepsiCo, Red Bull, and Monster until 29 September to remove “energy drink” label and alleged misleading claims
Australia’s consumer watchdog is looking into alleged food fraud after forensic tests flagged misleading origin claims and possible adulteration in supermarket products
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation
India’s food safety landscape highlights why health and wellness brands need evidence-backed claims, transparent labelling and robust traceability
Beverage giant Kirin went in big as of the first in the market to turn its own postbiotic ingredient into a commercial drink, and is reaping the rewards today
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
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
The fruit, originating in Africa, has potential for use as a functional ingredient around the world
As protein expands beyond sports nutrition into everyday foods, having tailored dairy proteins designed for different health outcomes is key
IFT FIRST
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
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
As demand grows for high-protein and clean-label snacks, Zenko is betting roasted edamame can offer consumers a natural alternative to processed protein products
As food and supplements increasingly converge, experts say sports nutrition brands must sharpen health messaging and create new consumption occasions to stay competitive.
Food Taipei Mega Shows 2026
Taiwanese functional beverage start-up Passion 24 is expanding overseas with fruit-based drinks targeting beauty, hydration, and mental wellness
Older consumers are becoming one of the food industry’s fastest-growing demographics, prompting snack manufacturers to rethink everything from ingredients and nutrition to texture, packaging and portion sizes