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Woman worried at the grocery store due to rising prices (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The Japanese government will establish a mechanism for food price hikes in an attempt to the limit the backlash when cost increases are passed on to consumers. Japan, like many other markets worldwide, has felt the impacts of rising production and logistic costs

APAC confectionery is one of the most varied in the world, with different cultures having their own specialities, such as traditional kuih desserts in Malaysia, sweet treats like jalebi in India, and traditional Japanese confectionery termed wagashi, in addition to standard sweets, candies and jellies. According to 2024 data from Euromonitor, confectionery was the second

The FNA Food and Beverage Trailblazers monthly podcast highlights leading start-ups and entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region. (©William Reed) Singapore’s Petale Tea believes it has found a unique niche in the market for premium, personalised consumption in the shape of blooming tea balls. Petale lays claim to being the first blooming tea specialist in

Join us for the Healthier Snacking webinar, part of our Positive Nutrition interactive broadcast series. (William Reed) Healthier snacking has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand food categories in Asia over the past few years, and FoodNavigator-Asia will dive deep into the secrets of this category success in the final webinar of

New analysis data has revealed that the palm oil sector and agrifood industry as a whole could stand to lose millions of dollars in profits as a result of climate change. (Getty Images) The palm oil sector and agrifood industry could stand to lose millions of dollars in profits as a result of climate change