News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology28-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
TOP HEADLINES
WALOVI taps food-as-medicine trend to grow in Saudi and beyond
China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas... Read more
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... 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
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Start-ups in the spotlight in our new segment
At this year’s Growth Asia Summit, we’re giving some of the region’s fastest-growing start-ups a chance to shine... Read more
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns... 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
Jägermeister eyes Gen Z growth with orange liqueur focus
Jägermeister is in what it calls its ‘orange era’, doubling down on capturing Gen Z consumers all over the world with its latest Jägermeister Orange liqueur... Read more
Tea among the stars: Space sakura and decaf drive Japan firm exports
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options... Read more
China Focus: WALOVI’s global push, Healthy China 2030, senior nutrition and more
This edition covers herbal tea brand WALOVI’s global expansion, Healthy China 2030-driven food innovation, nutrition solutions for seniors with dysphagia, and more... Read more
Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus... Read more
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
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
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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Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
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