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Indonesia palm oil export curbs: An open door for Malaysia?
In the face of Indonesia’s new export controls over commodities such as palm oil, does Malaysia have what it takes to take over as the sector’s new superpower?... Read more
UAE’s Nutri Mark nutrition labelling system goes digital
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched an app to bring its national nutritional labelling system to the next level... Read more
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Chocolate milk solutions: Tackling stability challenges
As chocolate milk remains one of the most popular flavoured dairy beverages, how can manufacturers tackle formulation challenges?... Read more
China Focus: Functional food innovations, KitKat’s localisation strategy, and the rise of Chinese brands in SEA
This edition examines how localisation, functional innovation and premiumisation are helping brands win consumers across Asia... Read more
Danone strengthens beverages portfolio with Asia-Pacific acquisition
Danone has ramped up its portfolio of functional beverages with the agreement to purchase Australia-based Made Group.... Read more
Fair pricing and sustainable diets: Safeguarding Japan’s food security
Japan has amended its Food System Act to introduce cost-based pricing benchmarks as concerns grow over the long-term resilience of its food system... Read more
PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth
AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge... Read more
Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’
Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience... Read more
Start-up Spotlight: ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly
ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight... Read more
Mondelez reveals taste is no longer king in snacking
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelez International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about... Read more
Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Thai Union rides protein and whole-food waves with MONORI snacks
Seafood giant Thai Union has ticked multiple snacking checkboxes with its MONORI brand, tapping ongoing megatrends such as protein, whole foods and convenience... Read more
4 ways food brands can win in China’s ‘conscious indulgence’ era
Chinese consumers are among the most discerning in the world, and guilt-free indulgence is leading local innovation trends. Here are four ways food firms can capitalise... Read more
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