News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology30-Apr-2026
TOP HEADLINES
Taiwan courts overseas halal food markets with culture, health benefits
Taiwan’s halal brands are leveraging health messaging and cultural appeal to attract overseas consumers from Asia Pacific and the Middle East... Read more
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Alpro Pharmacy, BYHEALTH to present on metabolic health
Metabolic health and weight management are two key themes covered in this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026 and Malaysia-based Alpro Pharmacy chain and China’s health supplement giant BYHEALTH are among the key speakers.... Read more
From coffee to soda: How protein is making waves in beverage innovation
Drinks are a new frontier for protein innovation... Read more
What Fonterra’s next CEO needs to do to turn strategy into results
Fonterra has built momentum while navigating a major organisational transition - but sustaining it will depend on how the co-op executes its simplified strategy... Read more
‘Consumers want more’: Tetra Pak on keeping up with rapid global change
Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rapidly evolving consumer demands, Tetra Pak’s global VP Marketing Julia Luscher reveals the company’s key focus areas to stay ahead... Read more
Men more likely than women to justify meat-eating, Turkish study finds
Men shaped by traditional masculine norms are more likely to justify meat-eating, a finding researchers say could inform targeted efforts to reduce consumption... Read more
Middle East Focus: SAMBAZON acai, Iran conflict and Saudi food fraud
SAMBAZON acai, Iran conflict and Saudi food fraud feature in this edition of Middle East Focus... Read more
How big a problem are microplastics?
The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry... Read more
Tee Yih Jia targets plant-based growth with Asian-Western fusion
Tee Yih Jia is betting on Asian-Western fusion to grow its ALTN plant-based range, diverging from Western-style formats amid slowdown in the plant-based category... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Food and mental health in China: 2026 trends that brands should watch
China’s growing focus on mental wellness is shaping food trends, driving demand for fresh foods, dairy and lower-sugar options that balance health and indulgence... Read more
Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat... Read more
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