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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

14-Dec-2023

TOP HEADLINES

Mainstream by 2033? Affordability and scaling up âever more importantâ for novel protein sectors as regulatory challenges ease

The major novel protein technology sectors in APAC covering cultivated meat and precision fermentation now see scaling up and subsequent product affordability as the next important evolutionary milestone for the sector as regulatory pushbacks ease.... Read more

Cheese-whiz: Japan announces incentives to boost domestically produced goods

The Japanese government has announced financial incentive plans for the dairy industry and brands to boost consumer demand for locally-produced cheese... Read more

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Driving innovation and sustainability in cocoa product development

Consumer trends and preferences are changing fast in Asia. How can F&B manufacturers develop innovative and sustainable cocoa products with increased speed?... Read more

Rising prevalence of eating disorders among Saudi youths heightens risk of stunting and nutrient deficiencies â review

The rising prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) and disordered eating behaviours (DEBs) among adolescents and young adults in Saudi Arabia prompts the need to raise awareness of healthy food consumption, say researchers.... Read more

Regulatory review: The Top 10 most-read APAC F&B regulation and policy stories in 2023

We reveal the top 10 most viewed regulation and policy stories from the food and beverage industry in 2023, featuring the EU Deforestation Regulation, Malaysia milk regulations, South Korea recycled PET approval and more.... Read more

Sports and gut health: Fermented whey protein, synbiotic blend could help tackle widespread problems

There is a widespread, unmet demand for products to support gut health among athletes and active lifestyle consumers, with almost nine out of 10 sports people suffering from gut problems.... Read more

âBridging the gapsâ: Zespri positive on kiwifruitâs rising APAC popularity after launch of new US$2mn innovation fund

New Zealand kiwifruit industry leader Zespri believes that continued focus on health and wellness in the APAC region and beyond will propel the sector to even further heights, bolstered by the innovations it hopes to find via the launch of its new US$2mn fund.... Read more

Driving down salt intake in China: Targeted campaigns needed to reduce excessive intake by 50%

Targeted educational campaigns focused on the health risks associated with high salt intake could promote behavioural change among consumers in China, say researchers.... Read more

Caffeine crack down: Researchers call for UAE policy action over school children energy drink consumption

Researchers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are urging policymakers to crack down on caffeinated energy drink consumption among school children, despite only 2% of those surveyed consuming them on a daily basis.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Dry and high: Ambient plant-based innovation the way to go for clean label products to become more mainstream

Singapore-based plant-based products firm Thoughtful Food believes that the sector needs to look more closely at dry and ambient innovation as a key driver, particularly for brands seeking to solve ultra-processing challenges or go more clean label.... Listen now

Better-for-you munch: Why APAC healthier snacks sector must step up functionality and freshness to ensure growth

The better-for-you snacks sector in Asia Pacific will need to step up its focus on product functionality and freshness if it is to build on the boom it has enjoyed in recent years.... Read more

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories from November 2023

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories from November 2023, including Nestle India's millet innovation, Hindustan Unilever India's tea industry predictions, RedMart on Singapore e-commerce trends and more.... See more

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Bacardiâs top 5 cocktail trends for 2024: Escapism elixirs, tech-enhanced tastes, and more

Releasing its fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report this month, the spirits giant highlights the key trends that will redefine cocktail culture and the spirits business in 2024.... Read more

New Zealandâs natural health products sector brimming with science and research, but huge regulatory blow dampens mood

New Zealandâs natural health products and functional foods sectors are brimming with science and research, however, yet another recent regulatory blow has again left the industry deeply frustrated.... Read more

No bones about it, Kettle & Fireâs broth promotes regenerative farming for meat industry

Kettle & Fire supports regenerative farming by sourcing bones from suppliers that have defined land management practices for each animal, Victoria Belinsky, the company's senior director of brand marketing told FoodNavigator-USA. The company announced its commitment to sourcing one million pounds of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef bones during its pop-up event in New York City last month.... Read more

Postbiotics supplementation improves exercise performance even at lower dose - six-week RCT

Supplementation of the postbiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10 (TWK10) has shown to reduce physical fatigue and improve exercise endurance even at a low dose, according to a six-week trial conducted by Synbio Tech, National University of Taiwan and National Taiwan Sport University.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Better-for-you bid: The Top 10 most-read healthier innovation stories in 2023

Cheaper alternative? Consumer market gravitating towards functional beverages as spending tightens

Salad superstars: New precision nutrition technology breathing new life into hydroponic vegetables sector â industry experts

Coffee conversion: Nescafe highlights soluble productsâ âkey roleâ in recruiting APAC consumers

Infants fed on novel milk formula have BMI, blood pressure similar to breastfed infants â Danone-funded five-year study

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