We take a closer look at five of the top trends that look set to have a major impact on the growth of the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2025, from affordability and accessibility taking centre stage, alternative protein rejigs, better-for-you’s continued growth across various sectors and more.
With many companies both large and small within the Asia Pacific food and beverage sector on the lookout for new and innovative product strategies to stand out and attract consumers with added value amidst trying economic conditions, we believe these three emerging categories are set to see rapid growth in the region in 2025.
From the delay of the much-disputed EU Deforestation Regulation to Singapore’s Nutri-Grade being expanded to sodium and fat content, FoodNavigator-Asia brings you five of the most need-to-know regulatory updates that will have a major impact on the food and beverage industry in 2025.
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.
China’s most recent government-led food safety report has revealed pesticide contamination, microbial contamination and excessive food additive content as the major concerns.
Aleph Farms has revealed plans to work with its local partners in Thailand, including Thai Union, to develop localised options of its cultivated beef steak, on the heels of its recent application for regulatory approval in the country.
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) have limited real-world impact in combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to researchers at Indonesia’s IPB University.
Suntory is eyeing the Asia Pacific region as a key market for its double-barrelled strategy focusing on health essences as well as ready-to-drink (RTD) products in 2025.
