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…

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…

September 29, 2025 | Dietary Supplements

Food for Mood: How What We Eat Shapes How We Feel

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia When we think about mental health, we often picture therapy sessions, mindfulness apps, or a good night’s sleep. But what about breakfast? The…

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…

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 2, 2025 | Ingredients

The formula for success: 4 insights to break through the nutraceutical market

Meeta Kratz, VP/GM Americas Region, Lonza Capsules and Health Ingredients Did you know that one in four people worldwide now take dietary supplements daily or almost every day?[1] As more…