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3 make or break factors for Asian brands in the West
The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?
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Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture
From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the few foreign brands to have thoroughly cracked Japan’s competitive chocolate market
Science Shorts: Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation
Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation feature in this edition of Science Shorts
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Ginseng democratisation: Advancing the Food as Medicine movement
With the concept of Food As Medicine growing rapidly in Asia, ginseng specialist firm Herbal Player is making the most of its nanotech to make affordable, market-first products
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Kraft Heinz insights: Is the concept of consumer brand loyalty dead?
In an era where consumers are bombarded with new products at every turn and purchasing decisions are increasingly influenced by technology, is brand loyalty no longer a thing? There is hope yet, says Kraft Heinz
UP THE FOOD CHAIN
‘Consumers want more’: Tetra Pak on keeping up with rapid global change
Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rapidly evolving consumer demands, Tetra Pak’s global VP Marketing Julia Luscher reveals the company’s key focus areas to stay ahead
Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?
A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector
Thai Union’s i-Tail eyes 2026 growth in pet treats and US pet food
Thai Union is looking to grow pet food arm i-Tail in a big way, pushing to strengthen its position in global pet nutrition
Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat
3 key lessons for food brands targeting the ‘Future Consumer’
The ‘Future Consumer’ is here, and food brands need to stay ahead of their evolving tastes and expectations to survive in the long run