Food & Beverage

APAC Outlook’s food & beverage section covers the latest trends and innovations in the industry, from plant-based foods to sustainable packaging.

Featured executives from companies leading the way in food and beverage innovation, giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and opportunities in this critical industry, and unique insights into the future of food and beverage in APAC.

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Food & Beverage Corporate Stories

Kita Food Festival : We Are One in Food

A yearly event in Southeast Asia, the Kita Food Festival aims to unite food enthusiasts in a celebration of diversity and empowering the exchange of knowledge around sustainable food practices.

Nando’s Malaysia : The Thrill of the Grill

Nando’s Malaysia is resolutely focused on delivering fired-up, memorable experiences whilst endeavouring to connect with and delight its customers. We speak to CEO, Charles Chen, about how the company continues to progress from strength to strength.

Oatly : Plant-based Pioneers

We discover how Oatly expanded into the Chinese dairy alternatives market using a purpose-driven strategy to disrupt the dominance of cow’s milk and appeal to the country’s eco-conscious consumers.

Southeast Asia Street Food : An Intersection of Culture and History

As international street food piques the interest of modern travellers, it becomes increasingly important to maintain an awareness and understanding of where these age-old traditions originate.

Bone Daddies : The Rise and Popularity of Asian Cuisine

From bustling street food stalls in Bangkok to sophisticated sushi bars in Tokyo, the allure of Asian flavours has captivated taste buds around the world. We dig deeper with Vanina Principi, Group Development Chef for Bone Daddies.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Papua New Guinea : Bottling Brilliance

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Papua New Guinea has amassed a proud history as a local bottler, with a focus on beverage products, pushing boundaries, blazing trails, and creating possibilities for more than 100 years.

Kenny Hills Hospitality Group : The Home of Craft Baking Expansion

Renowned in Malaysia for baked goods that heal the soul, Kenny Hills Hospitality Group has achieved enviable expansion and tremendous product growth. Kai Zen Au, Managing Director, tells us more.

Lion Brewery : Embody the Spirit of the Lion

As the first brewery established in Sri Lanka, Lion Brewery has paved the way for the country’s alcoholic beverage industry for over a century. We speak to Madhushanka Ranatunga, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, about the brand’s iconic history and vision for a delicious future.

Solomon Breweries : Raising the Bar

Solomon Breweries has served islanders with refreshing lagers for the past three decades. Its Country Manager, Gilbert Rothmaier, shares the company’s success story.

Lae Biscuit Company : How the Cookie Crumbles

Starting from humble beginnings and a simple desire to create a flavourful snack, Edwin Wong, General Manager of Lae Biscuit Co. Ltd., discusses how the company has now become the largest biscuit producer in the Pacific and is only continuing to grow.