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Tax Free World Association 24 rue Cambacérès 75008 Paris France Tel : +33 1 40 74 09 86 Fax : +33 1 40 74 09 85 FranckWaechter Managing Director f.waechter@tfwa.com Cécile Lamotte Marketing Director c.lamotte@tfwa.com Produced by: Paul Hogan Publisher paul.hogan@tfwa-dailies.com Julian Bidlake Publication Director julian.bidlake@tfwa-dailies.com Ian Hill Consultant Publisher ian.hill@tfwa-dailies.com Ross Falconer Editor ross.falconer@tfwa-dailies.com Jessica Mason Assistant Editor Phoebe Givron-Taylor Assistant Editor Grégory Dziedzic Head Designer Grant Pritchard Photographer photography@grantpritchard.co.uk PPS Publications Ltd post@pps-publications.com © PPS Publications Ltd 2026 A t this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, KT International is presenting two new product lines: The King Capsule Line and the Corset Essenzia Line. The King Capsule Line comes in a King Size format and includes a capsule filter with three flavour options – Menthol, Mango, and Berry. The capsule can be clicked at any moment to release the flavour, giving consumers control over their experience. The product also features a resealable Freshpak to keep the flavour fresh. The Corset Essenzia Line focuses on style and a richer flavour experience. It is available in Shellpack, Lipstick, and Flat Pack formats, with one or two capsules for different flavour and intensity levels. Once activated, it delivers a smooth transition from fresh to more fruity flavours, combined with modern and eye-catching packaging. Both the King Capsule Line and the Corset Essenzia Line will be launched first in travel retail. They have been developed specifically with the Asia Pacific consumer in mind, offering engaging flavour formats, modern design, and a more interactive experience that fits well with the expectations of travellers in this channel. “The Asia Pacific region is of strategic significance for KT International and remains a key pillar of our long-term growth strategy,” says Milena Stoyanova, CEO Executive Assistant / Corporate Brand Manager, KT International. “It is a highly dynamic and evolving market, where consumers are particularly responsive to innovation in product features, flavours, formats, and packaging solutions such as capsule filters and advanced designs.” B2 / 2-Z30 P erfetti Van Melle (PVM) is highlighting its latest confectionery innovations at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. The leading travel retail confectionery supplier is presenting a selection of new product developments first introduced at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, with a continued focus on refreshment and sharing traveller touchpoints. Highlights include Mentos Sour Gum in new fruity variants, expanded Fruit-tella sharing formats, and additions to the Chupa Chups sour range. These launches reflect PVM’s strategy to tap into key traveller consumption moments, including snacking, gifting and on-the-go refreshment, while strengthening in-store visibility and engagement. With its colourful and impactful brand environments as the stand backdrop in Singapore, PVM aims to build further momentumwith regional partners and reinforce its commitment to growth across the Asia Pacific travel retail market. B2 / 2-R12 KT Internat i onal unve i l s two new add i t i ons to i t s por t fo l i o Perfetti Van Melle showcases key NPDs across Mentos, Chupa Chups and Fruit-tella ranges Monday 11 May 2026 46 T F W A D A I L Y