News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology26-May-2026
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Dairy Made Digestible with Lactose-busting Enzymes
Dairy Made Digestible with Lactose-busting Enzymes
Meeting demand for low- or no-lactose, reduced-sugar dairy is complex. Lactase enzymes enable natural sweetness, improved digestibility and consistent product performance without compromising taste... Learn more
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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... Read more
Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever
C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem... Read more
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Going beyond endurance with sports nutrition formulations that begin in the gut
For sports and active nutrition brands looking to incorporate functional ingredients into food and beverage applications, probiotics are often overlooked, despite their capabilities to foster beneficial gains.... Read more
AgNavigator: same agtech backbone, bigger industry picture
William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title... Read more
ASEAN Focus: Halal growth, Carlsberg Malaysia and Vietnam food safety
Halal growth, Carlsberg Malaysia and Vietnam food safety feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus... Read more
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Inside Singapore Food R&D Programme: The science powering food security
Singapore’s heavy reliance on imports makes it vulnerable to disruptions that threaten food security. How can Singapore Food R&D Programme protect and promote local supply?... Read more
Sweet proteins gain global momentum with latest regulatory win
Amai Proteins’ sweet protein secures regulatory approval in Singapore after recent US nod... Read more
Going for red: Ocean Spray taps health and visual appeal to localise in China
Cranberry specialist Ocean Spray is leveraging multiple health benefits and bright red red visual appeal to tailor products for China, aligning innovation with local tastes... Read more
Chewable beauty: Convenience meets functionality in amazake jelly sticks
Snack brand Hananomi transforms the traditional amazake drink into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers... Read more
Growth Asia Summit 2026: China and Indonesia markets to take centre stage
Industry experts from China and Indonesia detail the latest trends, policies and insights from these two crucial markets at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026.... Read more
Beyond protein: Why wellness platforms are the real deal
Protein remains big business, but with functional trends evolving at pace, it’s time to think bigger... Read more
Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture
From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the few foreign brands to have thoroughly cracked Japan’s competitive chocolate market... Read more
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Embracing ‘genba’: Glico on balancing global trends with localisation
Yukio Kimura, COO of Glico Asia Pacific, says understanding ‘genba’ – the field where operations and consumer interactions take place – is key to keeping brands relevant in diverse markets... Read more
ASEAN poised as next halal growth market amid Middle East turmoil
South East Asia has all the parts in place to emerge as the key halal growth market for food amid the Middle East conflict — but will the region be able to grasp this opportunity?... Read more
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The frontiers of functional dairy
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Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
Join us for our world-leading broadcast series! Explore the innovations driving the evolution of better-for-you nutrition – from the fibre renaissance and functional dairy to healthy ageing and much more. Register FOR FREE today... Learn more
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