Dr Abhinav Sharma, Founder, Nutrazen
India’s growing focus on protein adequacy, preventive nutrition and sustainable food solutions is creating demand for alternative protein sources beyond conventional dairy and plant proteins. Fermentation-based proteins are emerging as one such opportunity...
Steve Crocket, Commercial Director, APAC, Caldic,
Caldic has inaugurated its new Food Innovation Hub (iHub) and blending facility in Taloja, near Mumbai, marking an expansion of its food and nutrition capabilities in India and across the Asia-Pacific region. The 32,000 sq. ft. facility brings toget...
India’s food and agriculture sector is increasingly recognising cold-chain infrastructure as a critical link between farm production, food processing and consumers. With post-harvest losses, expanding food processing capacity and growing demand for quality and food safety, temperature-controll...
Kunal Gupta, Head – Rice Procurement & Dhuri Unit
As India’s rice industry moves towards greater automation, data-led decision-making and integrated supply chains, technology is increasingly reshaping how rice is procured, processed and delivered. From using real-time information to...
Viktor Hermansson, Global Marketing Director at Markem-Imaje
As the food and beverage industry prepares for GS1 Sunrise 2027, the shift from traditional one-dimensional barcodes to GS1 Digital Link-enabled 2D QR codes is set to reshape packaging, traceability and consumer engagement. Beyond serving...
Gina Urlich founder of Odi Nutrition
As concerns grow around sugar content, nutritional diversity and the quality of ingredients in commercial baby and children’s foods, Odi Nutrition is taking a different approach by placing nutrient density at the centre of product development. Founde...
Antonio Vendrell, Marketing & Communications Director, Bioiberica
As Asia’s healthy ageing and joint health markets continue to evolve, consumers are increasingly seeking science-backed ingredients that support mobility, active lifestyles and long-term wellbeing. Against this backdrop, Bi...
Mayank Jha, Chief Executive Officer, GNC India,
As consumers increasingly prioritise sleep, stress management, muscle recovery and preventive wellness, the nutritional supplements market is witnessing growing interest in magnesium. However, greater awareness of the mineral is also prompting c...
Puneet Davar, Founder & CEO, Tropolite
India’s food industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by premiumisation, evolving consumer preferences, demand for convenience, and the rapid adoption of technology across the value chain. In this changing landscape, food ingredien...
Prashant Nagre, Managing Director, Fermenta Biotech
As consumer demand for plant-based, clean-label and sustainable nutrition solutions continues to reshape the food and nutraceutical landscape, the availability of plant-source Vitamin D3 is opening new possibilities for manufacturers in India. Fer...
Raman spectroscopy offers a new way to detect substances such as methanol inside sealed, coloured bottles without opening or damaging the container. By combining laser beam shaping with wavelength modulation, researchers have developed a technique that can overcome weak Raman signals and interferenc...
João Abecasis, Executive Vice President, Asia, Carlsberg Group
Carlsberg Group is strengthening its presence in Asia’s premium beer segment through an expanded partnership with Sapporo Breweries, building on the strong performance of Sapporo Premium Beer in markets including Malaysia, ...
As consumer demand for natural, science-backed solutions for sleep and stress continues to grow, the nutraceutical industry is placing greater emphasis on clinically substantiated ingredients with clear regulatory pathways. Against this backdrop, SuanNutra’s RelaxPLX is gaining momentum follow...
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...
