Bakery
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
5 food trends driven by lifestyle shifts around the world
Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today
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
Why food scientists still can’t crack the perfect natural red
Creating a heat-stable natural red remains one of food science’s toughest colour challenges
UAE’s Nutri-Mark nutrition labelling system goes digital
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched an app to bring its national nutritional labelling system to the next level
Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about
Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’
Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience
Sourdough, Seoul and social media: The new rules of global bakery
Global flavours, artisan credentials and algorithm-driven demand are colliding in the bakery aisle, creating new opportunities – and new pressures – for bakers around the world
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
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?
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
ANZ Focus: Aussie Syrah, World Cup dairy and Brancourts
Aussie Syrah wine, World Cup dairy and Brancourts feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
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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?
Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds
Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure
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
Middle East Focus: Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food
Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Indonesia palm oil export controls: Impacts on global food sector
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
Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
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From protein to prebiotics: 11 launches tapping into longevity nutrition
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
Vietnam halts food safety overhaul — but reform remains on agenda
Vietnam officials have paused the country’s food safety restructuring, stressing that the reform agenda is temporarily delayed rather than abandoned
K Food exports set to take major hit after losing Middle East growth
South Korea’s K Food export growth momentum face a sharp slowdown as the Middle East — its key growth engine — weakens from the US-Iran conflict
When demand falls but prices rise, who really pays?
From $7 chips to $8 cereal, food pricing is starting to defy logic – and the consequences aren’t falling neatly on one side
The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink
Cyberattacks are closing in on the food and drink sector, and the next one could be catastrophic. Is the industry ready for The Big One?
