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W ith what seems like an apt ‘firm’ focus on science-backed skincare, Dr Irena Eris is putting its focus this year on the Authority collection. Describing its presence at the show, Dr Irena Eris Global Marketing manager Monika Borys said: “The Dr Irena Eris Authority collection’s Global Recovery Youth Serumwill be the product that is going to be shown most.” The premium anti-aging skincare line will be shown to distributors and retailers alike over the next few days and the Authority brand will also will offer up solutions for targeting the delicate under eye area. As more skincare brands gain presence across Asia, Borys explained that the Dr Irena Eris name is so popular because it is backed by science and so has one of the key elements that people look out for when selecting brands. She also explained how the Authority products use a “colloidal gold peptide” and can rejuvenate the skin and highlighted that the brand has been “strengthening its presence in travel retail, especially in Asia”. L1 / 1-F12 L indt kicked off the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference right as the doors opened with its Macha Strawberry Event – giving delegates the first opportunity to taste its latest “City Style” creation – the Lindt Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha Strawberry tablet, which follows the “huge” success of its Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate. “It’s the perfect way to start the week with a little extra energy and delight,” said Peter Zehnder, Head of Global Travel Retail, who was on hand to also offer visitors a serving of refreshing strawberry matcha drink. Lindt Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha Strawberry – “a creation inspired by the artistry and precision of Japanese tea traditions” is also described by Lindt as “a refined interpretation of the global matcha trend for travel retail, combining Lindt’s chocolate-making expertise with culturally rooted inspiration”. The tablet combines white Lindt chocolate with high-quality matcha, fruity strawberry pieces, and crispy genmai rice, “delivering a distinctive balance of flavour and texture.” Zehnder says Lindt Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha Strawberry has been developed at the latest response to the growing demand for premium, culturally-inspired flavour experiences and reflects “Lindt’s continued focus on innovation in premium chocolate within the GTR channel.” B2 / 2-U2 Dr I rena Er i s : Sc i ence -backed skincare Li ndt Tokyo Styl e Choco late Matcha St rawberry event launches second i nsp i red tabl et i n Ci ty-Styl e ser i es Tuesday 12 May 2026 38 T F W A D A I L Y