Healthier Choices: GABA rice, mood candies, gut supergrain and more
GABA rice, mood candies, gut supergrain and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
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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
Fi Asia 2025
What are the 4 most crucial AI applications in food innovation?
AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
Mars Wrigley taps consumer obsession to fuel brand growth in APAC
New tactics emerge as a global giant rethinks how to win hearts, minds – and wallets – across a complex region
Next level functional snacks: Is COA on the money with high protein chocolates?
High-protein chocolates look set to lead the next wave of innovation in the functional snacks category
Why ultra-processing should not be an argument against alt proteins
Ultra-processing is often cited as a key factor hindering alternative protein acceptance in Asia – but perhaps better communication is all that is need to solve this quandary
‘Super-sensorial’ indulgent foods pegged as major growth category in South East Asia
South East Asian consumers are placing ever-increasing value on sensorial experiences, particularly within indulgence categories such as confectionery and desserts.
Co-piloting food production: What roles can AI play in the future of food beyond automation?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to break many boundaries in food manufacturing, with experts identifying formulation, process optimisation and speed-to-market as key benefits.
Indonesian start-up taps health and upcycling trends to modernise traditional pastries
Indonesian start-up Dapur Mempura is utilising food trends such as health and wellness as well as upcycled ingredients to modernise traditional local pastries.
FNA DEEP DIVE: CONVENIENCE FOODS
Speed and health combine to drive APAC’s convenience sector - in-depth analysis
From snacking to beverages and ready-to-cook goods, we reveal the key trends and innovations driving APAC’s booming convenience sector.