Suntory reacts as CEO quits amid drug investigation
The shocking resignation of Japanese food and beverage giant Suntory’s CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry
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Meiji: Protein intake trumps exercise to build muscle gains
Meiji has urged consumers to focus on protein consumption over exercise for muscle growth and maintenance, across all groups from seniors to athletes
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Nestlé drives product reformulation based on nutrient density
Nestlé has revealed a focus on nutrient density in its reformulation efforts to meet market-specific food product demands
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Mars Wrigley taps consumer obsession to fuel brand growth in APAC
New tactics emerge as a global giant rethinks how to win hearts, minds – and wallets – across a complex region
What role can alternative proteins play amidst global Trump tariff uncertainties?
Alternative proteins could help maintain food supply chain stability and affordability by being ‘less influenceable’ than conventional protein.
Trend Tracker: Low and non-alcoholic drinks, ready-to-sip tea, clean-eating and more
Low and non-alcoholic drinks, ready-to-sip tea, clean-eating and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.
China tariff adjustments 2025: Dairy big winner but sugary products take major hit
China’s recently-announced adjustment to its import tariffs will see many dairy products benefit – but various sugary solutions are expected to take a major hit.
Aesthetic appeal: Social media culture driving increasing demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products
The importance of social media and online food photography have rapidly increased consumer demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on elements such as clarity and colour.
Sustainability victory: PepsiCo eyes thermal energy collaboration with new Greenhouse Accelerator APAC champion
Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo has granted the winner of its 2024 GreenHouse Accelerator APAC programme Alterno US$100,000 to develop its thermal energy solution, with an eye on further collaboration with the firm in this area.
Slowly but surely: Nestle highlights coffee as major Asia driver amid positive results from non-price driven growth strategy
Global food and beverage giant Nestle has highlighted its coffee business as a major 2024 growth driver amid positive results from its international non-price driven growth strategy.