Asia Pacific Food Industry

27/08/2025

Vitafoods Asia 2025 – Pre-registration is now open! Be part of Asia’s leading event for dietary supplements and health products, held in Bangkok on 17–19 September 2025 at QSNCC.

What to expect:

✅ 650 international exhibitors across the nutraceutical supply chain
👥 13,000 industry professionals from 38 countries
🎤 50 expert-led conference sessions tackling market trends, regulatory insights, innovation, and more

Event features & activities:

☑️New Ingredients & New Products Zone – discover the latest innovations making waves in health & nutrition
☑️A to C (Academic to Commercial) – showcasing research from leading institutions
☑️Tasting Bar – sample the latest functional products
☑️Innovation Tours – guided discovery of cutting-edge solutions

🎟️ Secure your pass now and be part of the future of health and wellness: https://vfa.imasia-passport.com/en/user/register

26/08/2025

Age strong, not just long.
What we eat today shapes how we age tomorrow and Asia’s future is hungry for smarter, functional food.

We’ve teamed up with Roquette for a free 45-minute webinar on how ingredients can support strength, gut health, and blood sugar balance as we age. Short, sharp, and full of insights for anyone in F&B innovation.

🗓️ 8 Sept | ⏰ 3–3:45 PM GMT+8 | 💻 Zoom
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517548734987/WN_0lFz5e-0TA-W34n7OfyrSg
🎁 Register to get early access to our Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods special edition

20/08/2025

Discover where innovation meets opportunity at Food ingredients - Fi AsiaThailand 2025, Asia's premier international event for food ingredients. Happening 17–19 September 2025 at QSNCC, Bangkok, the show will spotlight cutting-edge innovation, breakthrough solutions, and global business opportunities.
Highlighted features include:
🔹 Academic to Commercial (A to C) initiatives
🔹 Innovation Tour by NutriMarketing
🔹 Business Matching opportunities
🔹 International Conferences & Technical Presentations
🔹 International Pavilions showcasing
🔹 Innovation Zone by Innova Market Insights
🔹 The Sensory Box
🔹 Start-up Innovation Challenge
Secure your pass today and see you in Bangkok! https://rebrand.ly/somedfiasia

13/08/2025

Asia is aging fast. Is your product portfolio keeping up?
By 2050, 1 in 5 people in Asia will be over 65. With rising health concerns like muscle loss, digestive discomfort, and blood sugar instability, food and beverage brands must adapt fast.

Join us for a free 45-minute webinar with Roquette experts Marilyn Dee and Caroline PERREAU, where we explore:
🔍 The top 3 nutritional challenges facing older adults in Asia
🌱 How NUTRALYS® plant protein supports muscle health & satiety
🌾 The role of NUTRIOSE® soluble fibre in digestive wellness and glycaemic response
🧪 Real-world formulation strategies to create age-smart products tailored to APAC markets
📊 Regional insights into the healthy ageing opportunity for F&B manufacturers

🗓️ Date: 8 September 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00PM – 3:45 PM SGT
📍 Online | Free for F&B professionals
📩 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517548734987/WN_0lFz5e-0TA-W34n7OfyrSg

🎁 Bonus: Early sign-ups get exclusive access to our upcoming Special Edition on Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods.

08/08/2025

Coffee prices are heating up, but not for the right reasons. Frost threats in Brazil and tariff uncertainty with the US are creating fresh volatility in the global coffee trade. What does this mean for ASEAN roasters, processors, and importers?

Read our latest update on shifting trade flows and pricing risks:

Coffee prices surged in late July following a cold front and hailstorms in Brazil’s key coffee-growing regions.

07/08/2025

Cut through the noise in functional food innovation. What ingredients are leading the shift towards smarter, healthier products? How are brands across APAC responding to new consumer demands and tech disruptions?

Our special edition delivers practical insights, trend signals, and expert views to guide your next move.

🎯 Sign up to get exclusive access: https://www.apfoodonline.com/fiasia-vitafoods-supplement-pre-sign-up/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fivitafoodsupp-post-070825



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31/07/2025

แนะนำมีเดียพาร์ทเนอร์ของ Fi Asia Thailand ในปีนี้ 🙌
Asia Pacific Food Industry แพลตฟอร์มครบวงจรที่รวบรวมเทรนด์ล่าสุด นวัตกรรม และบทวิเคราะห์เจาะลึกในวงการการผลิตอาหารและเครื่องดื่ม

ตั้งแต่ปี 1985 APFI ได้เชื่อมโยงแบรนด์ F&B ชั้นนำกับความก้าวหน้าของอุตสาหกรรม พร้อมถ่ายทอดเรื่องราวสำคัญที่ขับเคลื่อนอนาคตของการผลิตอาหารในเอเชีย

🌐 เว็บไซต์: www.apfoodonline.com
🔗 LinkedIn: APFI LinkedIn

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, Asia Pacific Food Industry (APFI) is your one-stop destination for the latest in food and beverage manufacturing trends, innovations, and insights. From partnerships with Fi Asia to ProPak and more, we've been connecting top F&B brands with the latest industry breakthroughs since 1985, bringing you the key stories that shape the future of food production across Asia.

Featured insights:

• The Paris Agreement's Impact on F&B
• Asia's Shift to Reduce Sugar in Diets
• Trends in Plant-Based Beverages
• WHO's Stance on Non-Sugar Sweeteners

Find out more:
Website: www.apfoodonline.com
LinkedIn: APFI LinkedIn

25/07/2025

🌾🌾🌾BENEO is backing sustainable rice farming in Vietnam. With €800K in funding from the Government of Flanders, BENEO has partnered with Rikolto and CarbonFarm to train 1,000 Mekong Delta farmers in climate-resilient rice cultivation.

The 3-year project introduces SRP standards and satellite tools to reduce emissions, conserve water, and establish a certified rice ingredient supply chain. First harvests are expected by autumn 2025.

📌 Read more: https://www.apfoodonline.com/industry/beneo-launches-sustainable-rice-project-in-vietnam-to-cut-emissions-and-support-farmers/

24/07/2025

Our Jul/Aug issue is here!

From smart sorters to sweet swaps, our latest Jul/Aug issue of Asia Pacific Food Industry is packed with insights that matter.
In this edition, we explore:

🍊 How Sunriver Citrus boosts quality and efficiency through smart sorting
🔶 How AI is revolutionising packaging lines
🌱 We chat with APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture on propelling cultivated meat in Asia
🍰 Sweeteners under the microscope – from coconut nectar to aspartame
🍬 BENEO shares about smart ingredients that help reduce sugar yet maintain taste, texture and tradition in much beloved local treats
🧀 Bioscience breakthroughs in dairy processing
🥤 The evolution of functional and fermented RTD drinks
☕ The third wave of coffee sweeping across Asia

And more...

Whether you're in R&D, processing, procurement or branding, this issue offers a cross-section of trends shaping the region’s food and beverage landscape.

Tap into the full ebook here:https://www.apfoodonline.com/ebook/2025/JulAug/

23/07/2025

Singapore’s NutriGrade labelling isn’t just for sugary drinks anymore. By mid-2027, salty and fatty favourites, such as sauces, seasonings, cooking oils, and instant noodles, will need to sport front-of-pack Nutri-Grade labels.

If you're in food manufacturing, this isn’t just a packaging update. It’s a shift in how health is regulated, marketed, and consumed across Asia. Reformulation, advertising bans, and regulatory strategy are now on the table.

We break down what it means for your products, your compliance teams, and your market future. Read more: https://www.apfoodonline.com/industry/singapore-to-mandate-nutri-grade-labels-on-salty-and-fatty-foods-by-2027-what-does-your-brand-need-to-know/

15/05/2025

🚨 Supply chain disruptions are more common than ever, but is your production facility prepared to handle them?

In this video, Dominic Greene, Business Development Manager, and Simon Hall, Sales Director, Flexicon Asia Pacific, explore strategies to safeguard operations and ensure resilience in an unpredictable world. From risk assessment to contingency planning, learn how to protect your business from unexpected challenges.

📌 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrlkhG_dxU&t=30s

What steps has your team taken to strengthen supply chain resilience? Let’s discuss! 👇

In today's volatile landscape, manufacturers face unprecedented supply chain disruptions. This video emphasises the critical need for proactive planning to m...