Archives for April 9, 2025
Mondelēz remains positive despite tariff uncertainty
Policymakers and businesses steel themselves against the turbulence of on-again, off-again tariff barriers
WCF 2025: Cocoa leaders call for urgent collaboration amid global crisis
Sector leaders didn’t mince words at the conference in Brazil, calling for urgent, united action to tackle the cocoa’s escalating crisis
Future Food Tech San Francisco
NotCo opens access to its game-changing AI technology to speed product innovation
Innovating packaged foods and beverages traditionally takes two to three years from concept to shelf, but companies are under pressure to launch products more quickly and with lower costs, a challenge NotCo says its AI technology can solve
How sustainable and upcycled ingredients are driving bakery
Given the high volume of raw materials required for bakery production, the category presents a strong opportunity – and a clear need – for sustainable and upcycled ingredient solutions
Natural Products Expo West
Kerry’s new strategic direction focuses on sustainable nutrition and functional benefits
Consumers are demanding lower sugar and sodium products with functional benefits, inspiring CPG and ingredient innovation
5 things behind the vegan chocolate boom
Chocolate is going vegan as the plant-based trend spreads and grows to more categories
Our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from March 2025
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from March 2025, including financial results from major APAC brands, Lotte’s India plans, packaging recyclability performance and more.
The health needs driving functional food demand
In functional health, consumers want benefits from every ingredient
South Korea launches ‘preparation plan’ to manage potential food supply disruptions
South Korea will allow more flexibility in purchasing processes and international online imports as part of a new plan to manage disruptions to food supplies.
Keeping up with trends, evolving preferences key to attracting new-age consumers – Roku Gin
Suntory-owned Roku Gin says it is important to keep up with trends and evolving preferences to capture young consumers and draw alcohol enthusiasts back into the gin category.
Advance Agenda out! Check out all the speakers confirmed for our Growth Asia Summit 2025
Check out the keynote speakers featuring at this year’s Growth Asia Summit, including industry experts from Nestle, Mars, Blackmores, Swisse, Danone, TikTok, PepsiCo, LifeSpace and lots more!