3 food ingredients with surprising hidden benefits that consumers want
With consumers increasingly demanding more from their purchases, manufacturers could benefit from these food ingredients to add value and align with growing consumer demands
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Middle East Focus: Gluten-free, local soft drinks and halal rules
Gluten-free, local soft drinks and halal rules feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Packaging Happenings: McVitie’s China, Aussie labels and mini drinks
McVitie’s China, Aussie labels and mini drinks feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
Less heat, more appeal: Samyang bets on swicy noodles and protein pasta
Samyang is diversifying beyond the Buldak brand’s extreme spice to capture new consumer trends and expand its global growth opportunities
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
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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
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
Trend Tracker: GLP-1, protein and flavour trends
GLP-1, protein and flavour trends feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
Middle East war on obesity: Can food and diet policies reverse the trend?
Middle East governments are ramping up measures in a new war, as rising obesity rates threaten public health. But can these measures deliver results?
China, India and Middle East dairy brands outperform global rivals
Brand Finance’s 2026 dairy brand rankings place Yili, Amul and Almarai in the global top five, highlighting Asian and Middle Eastern resilience amid economic uncertainty