Tuesday, 24 February 2026

December 19, 2025 | Opinion

Asia’s New Sweet Standard: What Consumers Will Demand in 2026

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia If 2025 taught the industry anything, it’s that Asian consumers have reset their expectations around sweetness. Reduced-sugar products are no longer seen as…

December 18, 2025 | Company News

Japan’s Ajinomoto launches Solein-powered pastries in Singapore

The pastry consists of a Brisée cookie bottom, which creates a pleasant, salty taste, and it is topped with an almond tart filled with mochi The Japanese food company Ajinomoto launches…

December 16, 2025 | Company News

Nano Singapore expands premium supplement range in Malaysia

The expansion strengthens Nano Singapore’s presence in Malaysia, where the brand currently serves customers through its e-commerce platform and a growing network of local pharmacies Nano Singapore, a Singapore-based health…

November 21, 2025 | Ingredients

Asian consumers more ingredient-savvy than ever, Cargill study finds

Cargill’s IngredienTracker 2025 digs deeper into consumer perceptions to provide insights that can help manufacturers navigate these trends Consumers in Asia are more ingredient-savvy than ever before, with over 70…

November 19, 2025 | Dietary Supplements

Skinny on the Outside, Fat on the Inside: How the Microbiome Can Tackle Asia’s Hidden Health Challenge

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia At first glance, Asia looks leaner and healthier than many parts of the world. Yet, beneath this appearance lies a paradox: many people…

November 4, 2025 | Company News

AnnaBella Pâtisserie expands production and renews Disney Licensing to drive growth in 2025

AnnaBella Pâtisserie’s partnership with Disney has been officially renewed this month, extending the collaboration through 2027 Renowned French-Japanese dessert brand AnnaBella Pâtisserie is entering a major growth phase in 2025, following…

November 4, 2025 | Africa

Davis Commodities evaluates $1Bn ESG-tokenised yield corridor to link Asia, Africa and Latin America

This corridor concept seeks to digitally align Asia–Africa–Latin America trade routes, bridging capital demand with verified supply chains through programmable finance rails Davis Commodities Limited announced that it is evaluating…

October 14, 2025 | Beverages

XCoffee introduces AI-powered smart robotic beverage

The newly launched XCoffee smart robotic beverage machine combines artificial intelligence, data analytics, and precision engineering to deliver freshly brewed coffee and oriental tea around the clock XCoffee, a Singapore-based…

October 14, 2025 | Beverages

VIVANT launches wine app to enable wine lovers with AI-Powered sommelier guidance

The VIVANT Wine App blends AI-powered recommendations with sommelier-level expertise, providing users instant insights into grape variety, region, vintage, ideal serving temperature, decanting time, and food pairings VIVANT, a pioneer…

October 10, 2025 | Company News

Yakult Singapore introduces Y1000 probiotic drink

Widely popular in Japan, Yakult’s Y1000 expands its range in Singapore to support better gut health  Yakult Singapore, well-loved for its premium probiotic cultured drinks, has introduced Y1000, its most concentrated probiotic drink to date. Containing…

Technology

Australian Medical Bodies Push for Compulsory Health Star Labelling

Feb 24, 2026 | Australia

Tim Hortons Singapore Secures Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura Halal Certification Ahead of Ramadan

Feb 23, 2026 | Company News

Refresco Adopts Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser to Redefine PET Lightweighting

Feb 23, 2026 | Company News

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Australian Medical Bodies Push for Compulsory Health Star Labelling

Feb 24, 2026 | Australia

Tim Hortons Singapore Secures Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura Halal Certification Ahead of Ramadan

Feb 23, 2026 | Company News

Witsbb Joins Hands with Multiple Parties to Launch New Standard in Nutrition Free from Common Allergens

Feb 13, 2026 | China

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