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Middle East Focus: WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (435+ words) China's WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas WALOVI has signed distribution agreements with partners in 10 countries across South America, Africa and Central Asia as the Chinese herbal tea…...
Brand New: Mondelez, Thai Union, and World Cup sponsorships
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (632+ words) Consumers aren't simply looking for something tasty. Mondel'z International's latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about Mondel'z International's latest State of Snacking report is published annually and widely cited by…...
India's push for food safety and traceability beyond borders
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (1023+ words) Through initiatives such as SWIFT 2. 0 and tighter controls on ingredient sources, regulators are strengthening oversight across food supply chains to reduce contamination risks, improve traceability, and protect product integrity. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, stronger food safety oversight extends…...
Start-up Spotlight: ACV, energy drinks and beauty jelly
1+ week, 6+ day ago (397+ words) Shandong-based Lv Jie launches RTD apple cider vinegar with apple juice and prebiotics " a younger, tastier makeover to attract younger consumers Lv Jie is expanding into Southeast Asia with a portfolio of ready-to-drink (RTD) apple cider vinegar products designed to…...
Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1021+ words) Classic flavours continue to see steady demand due to their versatility " a strategy that now shapes how Singapore's Oishi Manufacturing partners brands to maximise flavour potential. In 2022, the firm pivoted towards a more streamlined OEM-focused business model, helping it secure…...
4 ways food brands can win in China's "conscious indulgence' era
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1051+ words) China F&B market trends summary: What is "conscious indulgence? Despite having been overtaken by India in terms of total population size, Chinas consumer base is still the largest in the world and its middle-class population alone makes up over…...
Thai Union rides protein and whole-food waves with MONORI snacks
2+ week, 3+ day ago (867+ words) Thai Union is one of the largest seafood companies in the world and is particularly well known for tuna brands such as John West and Chicken of The Sea. But in addition to the tuna business, the firm also has…...
Fair pricing and sustainable diets: Safeguarding Japan's food security
2+ week, 4+ day ago (914+ words) In a bid to strengthen its food security, Japan amended the Food System Act in April 2026 to deter below-cost transactions. The Act introduces "cost indicators" to provide clear benchmarks for appropriate costs in price negotiations and establishes a framework for…...
Japan Focus: Kit Kat's localisation strategy, food security, Glico at Growth Asia Summit, and FFC trends
2+ week, 4+ day ago (369+ words) Kit Kat may have originated in England but today is one of Japan's most iconic confectionery brands, having established itself as a local speciality item for both locals and tourists. According to Nestl" Japan Business Executive Officer (BEO) for Confectionery…...
Triple threat: Japan's sustainable diet challenged by modern habits, study finds
2+ week, 4+ day ago (853+ words) Brands and policymakers should not focus solely on introducing new sustainability solutions. There may also be value in modernising and preserving traditional Japanese food practices. "This includes evaluating the extent to which traditional food practices can be sustained amid the…...