January 16, 2026 | Beverages

Franke launches new A Line in Southeast Asia and opens regional flagship showroom in Singapore

The New A Line supports a wide range of configurations and beverage choices, including dairy and plant-based options Franke Coffee Systems has officially launched the New A Line in Southeast Asia, bringing its…

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…