The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has long been characterised by its diverse culinary scene and a discerning consumer base that demands total satisfaction in food and beverages. Over the years, consumers have been seeking a careful balance of nutritional benefits, indulgent textures, recognisable ingredients, and affordable price points. At Fi Asia Indonesia 2026, Ingredion showcased its extensive portfolio of solutions in texture innovation, healthful solutions, and affordability, all crafted to meet the evolving preferences of consumers across the region.
From 16 to 18 September 2026, at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Hall A1, Booth E28, Ingredion brought its technical mastery, sensory capabilities, and culinology expertise to life, helping food and beverage brands meet modern consumer expectations without compromising on taste, quality, or texture.
Turning Evolving Consumer Insights Into Products Consumers Love
Ingredion’s proprietary research reveals that today’s modern consumers want it all. Across the Asia-Pacific region, more than 80% of consumers are willing to pay up to 30% more for packaged food and beverages with ‘No added sugar’ or ‘Reduced sugar’ claims, while 81% are willing to pay up to 30% more for dairy products featuring sugar reduction claims. In addition, 77% of APAC consumers said that reduced-sugar and low-sodium claims are important for packaged savory products.[1]
This growing consumer health consciousness comes at a time when government initiatives across the region encourage healthier consumption among their populations. A key example in the region is Indonesia’s Nutri-Level scheme, which grades freshly prepared beverages sold through food service channels and pre-packaged beverage products by sugar, salt, and fat content in a bid to drive healthier consumption. This shift is also reflected in on-the-ground consumer habits, as approximately 87% of Indonesian consumers are willing to pay up to 30% more for packaged food and beverages with ‘Reduced sugar’ claims.[2]
Texture has similarly remained a definitive purchasing factor across the region, proving that health and indulgence go hand in hand. In APAC, about two in 3 consumers are open to trying different or unusual textures. With 80% of APAC consumers perceiving multi-texture products as indulgent, Ingredion brings its sensory and culinology expertise to meet this strong regional demand for multi-sensory excitement.[3]
At the same time, price remains a critical priority in the region. Over 40% of APAC consumers rank price as one of the top 3 most important factors when buying packaged food and beverages.[4] Ingredion tackles these complex formulation and cost management challenges through smart ingredient replacement and ensuring that healthier options remain accessible.
Ingredion’s Texture & Healthful Solutions at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026
In response to the surging regional demand for innovative multi-textures, healthful solutions, and smart cost management, Ingredion delivered holistic solutions informed by insights-based expertise and culinology capabilities. The lineup of food and beverage concepts presented at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 translated consumer insights into innovative products that resonated with attendees and booth visitors alike.
- Innovative Multi-Textures: The booth showcased treats ranging from soft, chewy, stretchy mochi donuts, creamy milk skin yoghurt to crispy-for-longer fried chicken with 18% less oil absorption.
- Healthful Solutions: Ingredion proved that better-for-you foods could excel in taste by featuring lite orange juice with a reduced concentrate and sugar fomulation, a lite tomato ketchup with 50% less sugar and salt, and an indulgent zero-fat frozen dessert with a creamy, full-bodied texture and a mouthfeel comparable to full-fat ice cream
- Affordability & Smart Reformulation: To address cost management, the team showcased a reduced-cocoa hazelnut UHT drink alongside a cost-efficient mozzarella-style cheese that melted and stretched with ease.
- Everyday Convenience: Practical applications include batters and breading solutions designed to prolong crispiness for up to eight hours, alongside a 2-in-1 microwaveable sauce for marinade and cooking.
“Whether it is balancing health and indulgence in dairy and beverage applications, navigating sugar and sodium reduction through reformulation, or optimising costs via ingredient replacement without compromising quality, co-creating with our customers continues to become the inspiration for our innovation,” said Felix Hamdani, Country Manager, Indonesia and Philippines at Ingredion. “We were thrilled to share our latest texture and healthful solutions at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 and help brands deliver exceptional eating experiences that modern consumers love.”
As Ingredion concluded its participation at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026, it reaffirmed its dedication to understanding consumer desires, crafting innovative products that meet demands for health and indulgence, and providing affordable solutions that resonate with a broader audience. Ingredion showcased its sensory and culinology capabilities while underscoring the importance of innovation in a dynamic market, paving the way for a future where consumers can enjoy healthy food that tastes and feels better.
[1] ATLAS, Ingredion Global Consumer Research, 2025
[2] ATLAS, Ingredion Global Consumer Research, 2025,
[3] Ingredion Texture Research study, 2024
[4] ATLAS, Ingredion Global Consumer Research, 2025formulation2-in-1
