Dr Akhila K S, Managing Director, Akore Formulations Private Limited, Kochi
Founded in 2024, Akore Formulations is emerging as a science-driven player in India’s dermocosmetics and advanced skincare space, combining pharmaceutical formulation expertise with nanotechnology. Its proprietary Qzo...
Haresh Karamchandani, MD & Group CEO, HyFun Foods
India’s frozen food sector is entering a period of rapid transformation, driven by urbanisation, evolving lifestyles, rising disposable incomes and growing demand for convenient meal solutions. The expansion of quick commerce, modern retai...
Tomasz Doweyko Jurkowski, Manager R&D Innovation & Strategy, Duni Group
As foodservice businesses face growing pressure to reduce packaging waste and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, the shift towards recyclable and more circular packaging solutions is gaining momentum. Duni Group...
As Asia faces a growing burden of diet-related chronic diseases, the challenge is no longer proving that healthy dietary patterns work it is making them culturally relevant and practical for everyday life. Researchers at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), in collaboration with Singapore Ge...
Nandakumar Kalathil, Country General Manager, Agilent India
As India strengthens its position as a global food manufacturing and export hub, food safety compliance is becoming increasingly complex. Tightening international regulations, stringent maximum residue limits (MRLs), and growing concerns a...
Richa Jaggi, CMO & Co-Founder, Awshad,
As consumer interest in preventive health and functional wellness continues to grow in India, the nutraceutical landscape is increasingly shifting towards solutions that address everyday concerns such as stress, sleep, mental fatigue and recovery. Within t...
Manoj Khanna, Director, Mrida Greens & Development Pvt. Ltd
The Shilajit category is evolving beyond its traditional Ayurvedic roots, with growing consumer interest in scientifically validated, purified and standardised wellness ingredients. As demand rises for natural products that offer great...
Amy Lau, Marketing Manager, APAC, Probi
As consumers across Asia-Pacific increasingly turn to science-backed solutions for digestive and holistic wellness, the probiotic industry is moving towards more targeted, population-specific and clinically validated innovations. Japan, with its highly inform...
As food manufacturers navigate increasingly diverse product portfolios, smaller production batches, rising operating costs and growing sustainability expectations, flexibility and efficiency have become critical to packaging operations. For mid-sized producers in particular, the ability to handle mu...
Severin Guski, Team Leader of Business Development – Food Technology at AUSTRIA JUICE
Growing consumer demand for healthier beverages, coupled with tightening sugar-reduction regulations, is reshaping the global fruit juice industry. As manufacturers seek ways to reduce naturally occurring su...
Himanshu Gupta, Business Head, Rigid Packaging, Cosmo Plastech
As India's packaged food, quick-service restaurant (QSR), and food delivery sectors continue to expand, the role of rigid packaging is evolving from a protective layer to a strategic enabler of food safety, convenience, branding and ...
Dr Arunkanth Krishnakumar, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of Zeus Hygia Lifesciences
As metabolic disorders continue to rise worldwide, the nutraceutical industry is increasingly focused on developing science-backed ingredients that deliver measurable health benefits. Berberine has gained significant a...
Morten Daugaard Andersen, Principal Research Scientist, Chocolate Confectionery Fats at AAK
As cocoa prices remain volatile and manufacturers face mounting pressure to balance cost, quality, and sustainability, the role of cocoa butter equivalents (CBEs) is rapidly evolving beyond simple cost op...
Dr Francisco Trujillo, Researcher at the University of New South Wales
Coffee has long been defined by one essential rule: great espresso requires heat. Researchers at the University of New South Wales are now challenging that assumption with an innovative ultrasound-assisted brewing technology ...
Professor David Hamilton, Dr Ben Stewart-Koster, and Dr Liliana Pagliero of the Australian Rivers Institute
As climate change, population growth, and industrial demand place increasing pressure on freshwater resources, water stewardship has become a defining priority for businesses committed to...
Anne Gabriel, MSC Program Director for Oceania and Singapore
As sustainability moves from a niche concern to a mainstream purchasing criterion, Australia's canned tuna sector has emerged as a global benchmark for responsible seafood sourcing. Today, more than 70 per cent of canned tuna sold in A...
Andreas Thiede, APAC General Manager, GNT Group
As consumer demand for clean-label, naturally derived ingredients continues to reshape the global food and beverage industry, natural colours are emerging as a key area of innovation. China, one of the world's largest and fastest-evolving food mark...
Ajinkya Hange, Co-Founder & Farmer, Two Brothers Organic Farms
As India's protein consumption story gathers momentum, consumers are increasingly looking beyond protein claims and seeking foods that deliver holistic nutrition, clean ingredients, and long-term wellness benefits. This shift is ...
