May 13, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

Vegan Food: From Ancient Ahimsa to Modern Food Science

Dr Nilesh Amritkar, MD, Envirocare Labs, Past President Association of Food Scientists & Technologists of India, Vice Chair TIC Council India. A few years ago, “vegan” was a niche word…

May 13, 2026 | India

From Ayurveda to Aisles: How Plant-Based Wellness Brands Are Winning Across D2C and Modern Retail

Gurmeet Kaur, Co-founder, Ubalance Naturals Ayurveda: A Systems Science Ayurveda was never designed as a trend. It is a systems science — a structured framework that understands the body as…

April 23, 2026 | Feature

Eating Well in a World of Diet Noise

Dr Seema Puri, Prof. (Retd.) Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, Independent Nutrition Consultant and Nutrition Advisor IFBA In today’s world of superfoods, viral diets, calorie trackers, and endless…

April 23, 2026 | Feature

Food is the New Luxury: From Indulgence to Intention

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia There was a time when food luxury meant fine dining, rare ingredients, and a price tag to match. These days, it might look…

March 24, 2026 | Dietary Supplements

Bridging India’s Omega-3 Gap

Aker BioMarine Introduces High-Potency Algal DHA, Revervia, for Vegetarian Consumers  Supplement usage in India is on the rise, with approximately one in three individuals taking a dietary supplement (according to…

March 23, 2026 | Feature

Standing with Science: When Nutrition Goes Viral, Evidence Matters More Than Ever

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Scroll through social media for a few minutes and it quickly becomes clear that, these days, everyone seems to have an opinion about…

March 9, 2026 | Nutrition

Women’s Health Begins on the Plate

Neelanjana Singh, Nutrition Therapist & Wellness Consultant, National Executive Member, IDA Women’s health often receives special attention around the first week of March as we commemorate International Women’s Day. However,…

March 4, 2026 | Opinion

World Obesity Day 2026: Eight Billion Reasons to Act, with Asia at a Turning Point

Karel Thurman, Portfolio Director at BENEO Across Asia, waistlines are expanding at a pace few would have predicted a generation ago. While obesity has been a growing global concern for…

January 5, 2026 | Opinion

Stop eating in your car, warns auto expert – Here are the hidden health risks 

Festive travellers risk exposure to harmful bacteria when eating service station food in their vehicles As millions prepare for Christmas journeys to visit family and friends, motorway service stations will…

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…