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Cocoa giant Barry Callebaut says the worst of the cocoa crisis is likely over, but the APAC cocoa industry continues to navigate major market shifts and challenges
How can APAC food, nutra and FMCG firms boost growth through 2030? NielsenIQ shared strategies to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities at our Growth Asia Summit 2026.
FBIF 2026
From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the few foreign brands to have thoroughly cracked Japan’s competitive chocolate market
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
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat
Unilever’s widely-publicised ice cream demerger is expected to boost profit margins for its India business next quarter, despite recent delays in other markets
The shocking resignation of Japanese food and beverage giant Suntory’s CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry
Ritter Sport is leveraging the Dubai Chocolate craze and its expertise in multi-variety products to grow appeal with diverse consumer groups in APAC
GROWTH ASIA SUMMIT 2025
New tactics emerge as a global giant rethinks how to win hearts, minds – and wallets – across a complex region
FBIF 2025
China’s Gen Z is driving candy innovation to blend wellness, tech, and emotion into a new wave of functional, expressive confections