The MD of prosecco specialist firm Bottega has highlighted the company’s plans to increase supply and marketing spend to boost its position in the Asian region, predicting that this is likely to become its biggest market in the near future.
Major alcohol companies in the Asia Pacific market including Pernod Ricard, Bottega, Heineken brewer APBS and more have weighed in how a mix of modern craft innovation and premiumisation trends are currently driving the alcohol market in the region.
Ayurvedic healthcare brand Himalaya Wellness believes that botanical solutions are crucial to helping women with common health issues faced during pregnancy, menstruation, menopause and more.
The meteoric rise of FIX Dessert Chocolatier’s chunky chocolate bars can be attributed to the growing influence of social media on purchasing decisions, exclusivity, and unique regional flavours, says an analyst.
Thai seafood giant Thai Union has highlighted its ambient product business as the main sales growth booster for the company in the first half of 2024, further supplemented by rising tuna prices and its rapidly-growing value-added product category.
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Singapore-based HaruPlate aims to fill gaps in the better-for-you snacks category, targeting children’s nutrition needs and parents’ pain points through reformulation of existing products and development of fortified treats.
Snacking giant Mondelez says affordability, portion control and portfolio variety as important growth drivers for the AMEA snacking industry in an era when consumers have become increasingly fastidious about their spending.
Researchers found that astaxanthin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation and cell stress in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Craft beer firm Lion Brewery has described Singapore as one of the most vibrant and important craft beer markets in the region driven by strong consumer demand, despite facing significant ‘anti-competitive’ challenges to entry and growth.
Experts at the Nestle Health Sciences Institute believe that it is critical to develop personalised health strategies and products targeted to each life stage in order to ensure the best possible healthy ageing outcomes in Asia.
Coca-Cola Europacific (CCEP) has seen its newest acquisition of Coca-Cola Philippines pay off with strong sales contributing to significant APAC growth in the first half of the year.
Singapore-headquartered OATSIDE attributes its meteoric rise in Asia to a marketing strategy encompassing targeted campaigns and strategic partnerships, and constant innovation of flavours to satisfy myriad consumer preferences.
Indian brand Swizzle, which was founded in Bengaluru as a mocktail kit delivery firm in 2019 and is now available in 1,500 stores nationwide, is aiming to launch across APAC with its ready-to-drink (RTD) mocktails.
Premium chocolatier brand Guylian has widened its pricing strategy in Asia to include smaller, more affordable packs in order to increase accessibility and target a new consumer base.
Singapore-based Flojo believes that it has found a sweet spot in Asia's beverage market with an AI-powered ‘productivity drink’ targeting consumers who regularly use a lot of brain power.
Vitamin D supplementation improved body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and other health markers for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating its potential for managing PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions, a study finds.
Thai-based natural energy drink brand En-Theories has highlighted the paradox between a rising demand for better-for-you beverage options and consumer aversion towards the term ‘energy drinks’ as a major challenge for healthier, more natural alternatives...
India snack specialist Farmley has revealed new data showing that makhanas and dry fruits are popular across generations, with chocolate and vanilla flavours among the top favourites in its 2024 Healthy Snacking Report.
The designer of Suntory’s internationally successful BOSS RTD coffee brand has revealed how empathy and metaphorical references have been crucial to the long-lasting and widespread growth of the 32 year-old brand across the world.
Japan beverage giant Asahi has seen significant growth in its RTD alcoholic beverages category as well as the South East Asian market as major contributors to profitability over the past six months, despite negative impacts from Oceania sales.
There is rising interest in yeast proteins as food and supplement companies look for novel alternatives to soy and pea protein, with companies such as Japan’s iSDG, South Korea’s Orion Corporation, and America’s Swanson making new launches.
AI-powered food fingerprint platform ProfilePrint has emphasised its complementary role to humans in ensuring quality and safety as it expands its portfolio to include wet ingredients including oils and alcohol.
Chinese snacking heavyweight Three Squirrels says constant innovation is required to retain consumer interest, with the firm doubling-down on domestic growth ambitions in the country's buoyant sector.
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.
Morinaga Milk Industry zeroed in on the weight management efficacies of Bifidobacterium breve B-3 (B. breve B-3) probiotic strain, and its potential for preventing age-related metabolic issues, at the Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Thai seaweed snack heavyweight Taokaenoi believes that its strategy of developing a broad portfolio as well as prioritising localised innovation has been crucial to its international success.
Australian spirits distillery Starward has launched a range of whiskies with brightly-coloured packaging to distinguish its ‘modern’ products from traditional scotch and carve out a place for itself in the liquor market.
Coca-Cola India has launched a programme to back sustainable mango cultivation in India to increase yields and maximise sustainability, in alignment with the government’s vision of self-reliance for the country.
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo says it is continuously improving the nutrient density of products and expanding its better-for-you portfolio based on a strategy that it says is aligned with both global and local dietary guidelines.
Oat drink major Oatly expects continuing demand for plant-based milks as its current generation of consumers mature, and believes that more players entering the market will help boost category growth.
Ritter Sport has zoomed in on APAC consumer preferences for its fruity yoghurt flavours as well as demand aligned with cultural festivities to create newseveral product lines.
Tempeh chips brand Mamame has highlighted the multiple nutritional benefits of black-eyed beans as a key factor behind its success in the APAC healthy snacking sector, fuelling its upcoming growth into the UK and US markets as well.
Australian probiotics heavyweight Life-Space believes that it is important to improve the quality and effectiveness of biotics education for healthcare providers in order to ensure consumers can benefit from more precise and efficient prescriptions.
New Zealand-headquartered Allpress Espresso says that as consumers become better informed about various components of coffee, they are demanding higher quality products and an ethical supply chain.
Campari China has embarked on a collaborative mission with baijiu giant Wuliangye to make the traditional liquor an international beverage by creating the ‘wugroni’ cocktail, hoping to emulate tequila’s success with the margarita and Tequila Sunrise.
Singapore start-up Strictly Nuts is hoping to convince consumers that fox nuts are versatile go-to snacks for all ages, with a focus on heath and versatility to grow its reach in the market.
Beverage giant PepsiCo believes there is enormous potential to develop a broad and varied portfolio of active hydration beverages for consumers in the APAC market, based on the wide spectrum of active lifestyle needs in the region.
Prosecco heavyweight Bottega believes it has found its next major avenue of business growth in the lemon spritz category, claiming it is witness immense demand in APAC.
Amway is focusing its resources on several key categories, including gut health and anti-ageing, based on major trends that it has observed and believes possess immense potential for growth.
Singapore start-up Nyva is aiming to broaden sales channels of its AlcoBlock anti-hangover gummies, including convenience stores, while setting sights on expansion to markets like the US and Australia.
Thailand instant noodle giant MAMA is setting its sights on export market consumers with its new Thai ConNext range, which focuses on fusing ‘very Thai’ flavours with a premium positioning.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is undergoing further pressure – this time from within its own Parliament – to postpone implementation as an ‘urgent’ matter, with concerns looming over key trade commodities such as palm oil and cocoa.
