April 21, 2026 | Food

Middle East Conflict Exposes Fragility of Agrifood Systems, Says FAO

The 38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC38) addresses growing risks to food security The 2026 conflict in the Middle East is adding further pressure…

April 21, 2026 | Company News

Doctor’s Choice Launches Protein Muesli, Onboards Arshdeep Singh as Brand Face

The launch focuses on building a strong foothold in the high-protein, no-refined-sugar on-the-go meal, targeting increasingly health-conscious consumers Clean-label FMCG brand Doctor’s Choice has announced the launch of its new…

April 20, 2026 | Beverages

Ironhill, SMOOR Introduce Curated Beer-Chocolate Pairings in India

India’s largest brewery chain and one of its most loved artisanal chocolate brands come together to create an indulgent, one-of-a-kind pairing experience Ironhill India, the country’s largest brewery chain, and…

April 20, 2026 | Company News

Sidel Launches Lightweight Returnable PET Bottle

This new design marks an important evolution in reusable packaging, giving beverage producers new opportunities Sidel introduces Returnable PET – Still Water, its latest purpose-built returnable PET bottle developed specifically…

April 20, 2026 | Food

Chulalongkorn University Develops Instant Khao Lam to Take Thai Delicacy Global

The innovation not only simplifies preparation but also opens new commercial opportunities for Thai food products in international markets A researcher from the Department of Food Technology at Chulalongkorn University…

April 20, 2026 | Company News

USA Cheese Powers Culinary Innovation as Southeast Asia’s Foodservice Sector Aligns to Consumer Demands

This momentum is reflected by consumer preferences across the region Imports of Cheese from the USA into Southeast Asia have surged over the past year, rising 43 per cent in…

April 20, 2026 | Australia

Australia, Malaysia Ink Halal Red Meat Partnership to Boost Trade and Market Access

Malaysia remains a key trading partner for Australia, with halal-certified exports of sheep, goat and beef meat valued at over $447 million in the last financial year The Australian Government…

April 17, 2026 | Company News

Nestlé and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University Partner to Advance Research on Healthy Longevity and Women’s Health

The partnership comes at a time when the pace of population ageing is much faster than in the past Nestlé and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have launched a…

April 17, 2026 | Company News

Odeko Strengthens US Presence with Shirazi Acquisition, Enters Nashville

The acquisition of Shirazi Distributing, a staple of the Boston restaurant/cafe scene since 1989 Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for over 25,000 local coffee shops, cafes, and other food…

April 17, 2026 | Beverages

Beyond Meat Expands Functional Beverage Line with Big Geyser Partnership

The partnership marks the launch of Beyond Immerse beyond the direct-to-consumer channel Beyond Meat, otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, announced a distribution agreement with Big Geyser, one…