August 20, 2025 | Feature

Mood Support and the Rise of Postbiotics in Wellness

Lois Mo, Marketing Director, Health & Wellness, APAC Across Asia, emotional well-being is under growing strain. From sleepless nights to chronic burnout, more people are struggling to keep up with…

August 18, 2025 | Feature

A Crisis of Trust in the Food Aisle

Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Why does reading a food label feel like you need a translation tool to fully understand it? Walk through any grocery aisle today…

August 8, 2025 | Feature

Guilt-free indulgence goes mainstream in Southeast Asia, says Cargill

Cargill’s inaugural 2024 Indulgence Report SEA, its first-ever study tailored specifically to Southeast Asia, reveals a complex consumer psyche In a region where street food heritage meets cutting-edge culinary innovation,…

July 25, 2025 | Feature

JBS targets Vietnam as strategic growth hub in Asia’s protein boom

With Vietnam’s growing appetite for premium protein, JBS’s entry could be the start of broader regional expansion JBS, the world’s largest protein company, has made a decisive move into Southeast…

June 26, 2025 | Feature

Blue-green gold: Why seaweed is India’s next big bioeconomic bet

As part of a strategic national framework, the initiative aims to unlock the untapped potential of seaweed farming to drive economic growth, boost food security, and support the achievement of…

June 17, 2025 | Feature

From Plate to Planet: How Sustainable Gastronomy Is Redefining Food Values

Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Gastronomy today is no longer defined solely by flavour or presentation—it’s shaped by purpose. Once the domain of fine dining and culinary artistry,…

June 6, 2025 | Feature

Engineering better food safety

by Steve Burgess, General Manager – Europe & Africa June 7 marks World Food Safety Day, a moment of reflection and responsibility for every organisation involved in putting food on…

June 3, 2025 | Cultured Meat

Why Push for Cruelty-Free Meats? 

A little over ten years ago, the idea of growing real meat without raising or slaughtering animals sounded like science fiction. Fast forward to today, and cultivated meat is no…

May 9, 2025 | Feature

Unlocking Potential of Kashmir Saffron in Global Market

By Monis Mir, CEO and Managing Partner, Herb Heaven The ‘golden spice’ Saffron has fascinated civilisations for centuries with its aroma, vibrant colour, and medicinal properties. As one of the…

April 18, 2025 | Australia

US tariffs pressure Australian wine exports but China market booms

Australian wine producers are demonstrating resilience through diversified global growth and proactive marketing initiatives As the United States enforces a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods, including wine,…