Why Healthier Formulation Needs a Smarter Approach to Taste

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Authored by Biospringer by Lesaffre Across Asia Pacific, food manufacturers are under growing pressure to improve nutritional profiles while continuing to deliver the taste and…
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 Expands by 30%: A Bigger, More Dynamic Trade Event with Exciting New Features and Increased International Participation

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Vitafoods Asia, the premier nutraceutical event in Asia organised by Informa Markets, is set to return in 2026 with its largest edition to date. The…
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Nutrition & Market TrendsHealthy Alternatives

The First 1,000 Days: How Early Nutrition Shapes a Lifetime of Health

The first 1,000 days can shape a lifetime. With nature-inspired nutrition powered by prebiotics, HMOs, and slow-release carbohydrates, science is giving every child a stronger…

Restoring Landscapes and Livelihoods: Mountain Hazelnuts’ Regenerative Agriculture Journey in Bhutan

In Bhutan’s rugged highlands, Mountain Hazelnuts is proving that regeneration and profitability can grow side by side. Through agroforestry rooted in soil restoration, water stewardship,…

AI and Data Hubs: How Global Ingredient & Tech Players Are Redefining F&B Innovation

Global ingredient and technology leaders are turning to AI and immersive hubs to transform food and beverage innovation globally, from Symrise’s new Data & AI…

Branding & Market Trends

 7 Key Trends Shaping Paper Packaging in the Food Industry

As sustainability shifts from a brand differentiator to a market expectation, paper packaging is taking centre stage in the food industry’s transformation. Regulatory pressures, evolving…

7 Strategies for Turning Tariff Challenges into Export Opportunities: A Guide for Southeast Asian F&B Manufacturers

Uncover seven proven strategies for Southeast Asian F&B manufacturers to convert tariffs into export opportunities. In an era where shifting trade policies like Trump's 2025…

Trump's Tariffs and the Ripple Effect on ASEAN's F&B Manufacturers: Navigating the Storm

Trump's tariffs create ripples across ASEAN, challenging F&B manufacturers with rising costs and supply shifts. In early April, US President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping…

Innovation in Plant-Based Proteins: Reflections from Dr Tan Sze, A*STAR Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation

As we step into 2025, reflecting on the pivotal milestones that shaped the alternative protein industry in 2024 is timely, shares Dr Tan Sze, Executive…

Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam: Leading the Way in Sustainable Packaging

APFI spoke with Harry Bui, Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam, on sustainable packaging and the challenges of fostering…

Yeast Ingredients in Plant-Based Foods: Enhancing Flavour and Nutrition

APFI spoke with Philippe L’Honneur, General Manager of Biospringer Asia Pacific, on how Biospringer's yeast-based ingredients are revolutionising plant-based foods by providing authentic flavours and…

Exploring The Rise of Plant-Based Foods in Asia with Fi Asia

APFI spoke with Rungphech Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director - ASEAN, on the rapid growth of the plant-based food market in Asia and Fi Asia's role…