Halal and kosher eating in Asia
Everything filed under culture in our food trends coverage, the 8 reports filed on it so far.

Sunkist Fruit Gems Return in 2027 with New Maker CandyRific
Discontinued by Ferrara in May, the kosher candy staple of Jewish celebrations will be revived by CandyRific in early 2027.

Study: Body Adapts to Plant-Based Diets for Better Iron Absorption
A new review in Biology finds the human body adapts to long-term plant-based eating, enhancing iron absorption and protein metabolism.

Zespri wins EU's first fresh fruit health claim
Zespri secured EU approval for a health claim on green kiwifruit in 2025, stating that eating two fruits daily aids normal bowel function.

Bebop dairy-free ice cream targets Asia-Pacific
GTE Foods' Bebop brand is launching a dairy-free, plant-based ice cream across Asia-Pacific, targeting health-conscious consumers.

Impact Food Shuts Down
Plant-based seafood startup Impact Food is shutting down after five years. Its CEO says changing consumer eating habits proved too difficult.

Olam Agri Pushes Farm Resilience in APAC
Olam Agri’s chief operating officer highlighted the need for resilience to begin at the farm level, while KPMG and Nestlé Malaysia discussed the...

Israeli Meat Producer Invests in Thai Plant-Based Factory
Soglowek acquires 70% stake in Plant & Bean, doubling factory output and expanding into Southeast Asia.

Teens Lead in High-Impact Diets While Seniors Drive Global Food-Emission Growth
A new Nature Food study finds that teenagers and young adults have the most carbon-intensive eating habits, largely due to meat, dairy and processed...