June 5, 2026 | Feature

How RT-PCR (Real-time polymerase chain reaction) Kits are Saving Lives through Early, Accurate Testing of Water Contamination

Ajay Kandhari, Director at DSS Imagetech and Spokesperson for Seqlo As the world observes Food Safety Day, it is important to recognise that food and water safety are closely interconnected.…

June 5, 2026 | Food

Can Cocoa-Free Innovation Transform the Future of Chocolate?

Mia Divecha, Senior Product Line Specialist at Cargill As climate pressures, supply chain disruptions, and rising cocoa prices reshape the global confectionery landscape, food manufacturers are increasingly exploring innovative alternatives…

June 1, 2026 | Interaction

MartinBauer Nutraceuticals Explores the Science behind Hair Wellness

Dr Cynthia Suarez-Rizzo, Product Manager at MartinBauer Nutraceuticals The global beauty-from-within movement is accelerating, with consumers increasingly prioritising natural, clinically substantiated solutions for hair, skin, and healthy ageing. Hair health,…

May 29, 2026 | Appointment

The Hershey Company Names Mitchell Arends Chief Supply Chain Officer

Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods The Hershey Company announced that Mitchell Arends has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends…

May 29, 2026 | Beverages

Why Food Manufacturers are Turning to Natural Preservation Systems

Simon Claessens, Director Global Business Development at Prosur As consumer demand for clean-label, minimally processed, and naturally functional foods accelerates, ingredient innovators are redefining how the food industry approaches formulation,…

May 26, 2026 | Beverages

Why Gen Z Consumers are Increasingly Choosing Functional and Wellness-Oriented Beverages Over Sugary Soft Drinks

Parimal Shah, CEO and Founder, Cherise India Pvt. Ltd In malls, cafes and college canteens, the cola‑can culture is slowly giving way to something quieter but more intentional trends with…

May 25, 2026 | Dietary Supplements

Modern Women’s Wellness Drives Demand for Personalised Gummy Supplements: TopGum

Jennifer Toomey, Head of NPD North America at TopGum Expanding its footprint in the fast-growing women’s wellness segment, TopGum has introduced a dedicated range of women’s health gummies formulated to…

May 22, 2026 | Australia

Australia’s Food Industry Eyes Upcycling as the Next Big Sustainability Opportunity

Hope Johnson, Associate Professor and ARC DECRA Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology School of Law As the global food industry faces mounting pressure to reduce waste, strengthen supply…

May 21, 2026 | Feature

The Real Competition for Indian Botanicals Is Not China—It Is Synthetic Substitutes

Gaurav Soni, Founder and Managing Director, Botanic Healthcare For years, talks about Indian plants have been about how they compete with other countries, usually China. These talks have been shaped…

May 21, 2026 | Feature

Gut Health Is Not a Trend: Busting Common Detox and Digestive Myths

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Most of us have heard some version of the same advice: if your stomach feels uncomfortable, avoid “heaty” foods. If you feel bloated,…