APAC salt reformulation rises in response to grading schemes, salt taxes
With salt taxes looming and nutri-grade schemes making their mark, more APAC food firms must reformulate to meet health and regulatory demands
Archives for October 14, 2025
Opinion
The snackdown: Mars may win EU approval but retailers will decide Pringles’ fate
The European Commission may be ready to wave through Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova, but in Europe’s snack aisles, the regulator isn’t the kingmaker. The retailers are
Grocery gives restaurants a run for their money
Deli-prepared meal sales growth continues, providing opportunities for savvy grocers
Most CPG ads miss the mark with video gamer players: Here is how to fix it
CPG marketers can’t afford outdated strategies when it comes to connecting with video game players. Learn what works now in FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW
Lay’s enters ‘a new era’ with its largest brand fresh in nearly a century
The potato chip brand spotlights its ‘humble potato’ and cleaner labels for its global brand refresh
Halloween candy sales soar: Trends & treats driving growth
Halloween is no longer just for kids, it’s a confectionery goldmine
Information is the new must-have in food
Appetite is building for food information. From ingredients to processing methods, how can industry best give shoppers want they want?
UPF labelling is coming - but in what form?
Ultra-processed foods could soon be immediately recognisable front-of-pack
The great color reckoning: America’s breakup with fake dyes
With US states set to ban or label synthetic dyes, Sensient CEO Paul Manning unpacks the economics, supply pressures and sensory science driving America’s shift to natural color
Korea’s Song Hwa bets on original flavour for Asia seaweed growth
Song Hwa Food is banking on premium seaweed, minimal oil, and better packaging to expand across Asia while keeping flavours clean and crisp
PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) APAC is driving agri-food innovation, with start-ups in the region piloting solutions alongside PepsiCo and key partners
Packaging Happenings: New ginseng formats, global-focused cans and more
New ginseng formats, global-focused cans and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings