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Food and beverage news in Asia-Pacific

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A recap of December's top stories

Indonesia WTO submission warns food firms against high sugar, salt or fat content

The Indonesian government’s latest notification to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has included a stern warning to both domestic and foreign food firms against introducing products with high sugar, salt or fat content.

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Palm oil and soybean oil sectors look to India as major 2025 target market

India is set to become one of the world’s largest food commodity consumption markets in 2025, particularly for edible oils such as palm oil and soybean oil.

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Indonesia updates genetically modified food regulations to clarify sale requirements

The Indonesian government has updated regulations governing the production and sale of genetically modified (GM) foods.

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Precision fermentation sector needs to be ‘realistic’ in light of fading funds

The precision fermentation sector in Asia Pacific needs to take a more ‘realistic’ approach to operational and infrastructural management with a shift towards collaborative attitudes, in light of funding becoming increasingly scarce.

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South Korea launches 19 government-backed reduced-sodium and sugar products

The South Korean government has collaborated with industry to launch 19 reduced-sodium and sugar food and beverage products as it seeks to meet national targets.

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Luxury or complement? What does the future hold for APAC cultivated meat?

The cultivated meat and seafood sector in APAC has gone through various ups and downs in recent years – but now that the dust has settled, what does the industry truly see as the path forward?

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Dairy opportunities in Asia abundant for foreseeable future – expert insights

There is a wealth of opportunities for the dairy sector in Asia to grow and innovate particularly China and South East Asia, say experts.

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‘Focus is key’: Vital Meat adopts streamlined approach to scale cultivated protein for APAC market

B2B partnerships and a focus on cultivated chicken are Vital Meat’s strategies to scale production and achieve competitive pricing in the APAC market for cultivated protein.

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Aesthetic appeal: Social media culture driving increasing demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products

The importance of social media and online food photography have rapidly increased consumer demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on elements such as clarity and colour.

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“Frozen sleep”: Tomin Nama Sake re-ignites demand for traditional Japanese alcohol

A revolutionary process that preserves unpasteurised sake for year-round consumption could revitalise an industry facing competitive pressures from both domestic and international alternatives.

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