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Explore our latest perspectives on food industry trends and developments

Sustainable Packaging
Tuesday, 07 July, 2026

ASEAN should not regulate food by how it's processed: the evidence isn't there

Treating processing as a proxy for harm would weaken proven nutrition tools, with no evidence anything better takes their place.

Sustainable Packaging
Monday, 22 June, 2026

Prepare for Europe's packaging rules but don't legislate like them

Exporters who build for the EU now will ship while competitors’ redesign. But Brussels set its deadlines before the real specifics were ready, and Asia shouldn't repeat that.

Sustainable Packaging
Monday, 15 June, 2026

Asia's recycled packaging rules cannot wait for a full framework

Circular economy policy is outpacing food-safety rules, and recycled materials are where the gap shows first.

Sustainable Packaging
Monday, 08 June, 2026

Regenerative agriculture is ASEAN’s practical food security investment

ASEAN’s regenerative agriculture agenda should mobilise the financing, indicators and coordination needed to deliver on food security.

Sustainable Packaging
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

Industry Groups Call for Joint Technical Review of Proposed Food Classification Model

As the Philippines works to address rising rates of non-communicable diseases, food manufacturers and industry groups are calling for greater inclusion in technical discussions before landmark nutrition classification rules take effect.

Sustainable Packaging
Tuesday, 05 May, 2026

Joint Statement by AFBA, ASEAN-BAC, and FIA on Food-System Stability Under Potential Hormuz Disruption

As geopolitical tensions threaten to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, ASEAN's food industry faces a cascading risk — from energy costs to cold chain continuity. AFBA, ASEAN-BAC, and FIA are calling for urgent, coordinated action.

Sustainable Packaging
Thursday, 18 December, 2025

Investors choose timelines, not taglines: Deliver regulatory clarity to win FMCG capital

Consistent rules, efficient borders, and reliable infrastructure are the signals FMCG investors need to expand plants, R&D, and reformulation in the Philippines.

Sustainable Packaging
Friday, 05 September, 2025

The Processed Food Paradox: Convenience, Nutrition, and Controversy

Processed foods are everywhere in our modern lives. From infant formula to frozen vegetables and instant noodles, they offer unmatched convenience to billions.

Sustainable Packaging
Tuesday, 25 June, 2024

Asia needs more collaboration to make food and drinks healthier

Barriers to reformulation can inadvertently limit access to innovative products