| | | | | | | News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology | 26-Nov-2024 |
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| | | | | | The growing interest in plant-based meat and dairy alternatives in the Middle East, attributed to increasing health awareness and product options, is expected to propel growth of the alternative protein sector over the next few years.... Read more |
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| | | | UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS | | Sugar Reduction | | Too much sugar is bad news for health, but consumers don't want to compromise on taste, texture, or indulgence. While sugar reduction technologies promise sweetness with fewer calories, concerns over sweeteners do still exist and could be damaging ingredient reputations. How can manufacturers hit the... |
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| | Weight Management | | What eating patterns and health claims resonate with consumers? Today's niche diets, social media blips and Internet searches could reveal tomorrow's must-have functional ingredients or influential diets. We will take a look at evolving eating patterns and the return of weight-loss culture. |
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| | Functional Beverages | | The functional beverage market is slated to reach a staggering $350 million by 2030 as increasingly health-conscious consumers turn their backs on sugary soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in favor of healthier options that can help them keep up their energy or calm down without... |
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| | Plant-Based Innovation | | While the wider economic landscape and consumer education remain challenges for the plant-based sector in Asia, there are several opportunities for the industry to make gains across the region. With plant-based diets very much steeped in the tradition of many markets, industry can capitalize by... |
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| | Healthy ageing and the 'longevity' trend | | As ageing population numbers rise, an opportunity is opening in food and beverage. While older consumers seek tailored formulations, younger generations also want to live healthier, for longer. How can industry best tap into the "healthy longevity" trend? |
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| | Mood food: Eating with mental health in mind | | Mental health is in decline, with Gen Z being hit harder than most. Luckily for those with pill fatigue, food can provide much more than just energy: some ingredients are linked to improved brainpower, others can de-stress, and more still tap into the "second brain"... |
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| | Healthy Alternatives | | More than half of Americans follow a specific diet, with highprotein, mindful eating, calorie-counting, clean eating and intermittent fasting topping the charts. And more consumers are likely to purchase a snack labeled as "healthy" than an identical one without the claim. But how do consumers... |
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| | Healthier Snacking | | The Asia snacking sector is thriving, with innovation and consumer demand at an all time high. However, there two key trends that are driving the growth â health and functionality. As consumers increasingly snack more and move away from set meal occasions, they are demanding... |
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| | ON-DEMAND WEBINARS | | The Secret to Lasting Freshness and Quality | | Food freshness and quality are crucial aspects of food production and supply chain, impacting both consumer satisfaction and food waste. Food quality and sustainability are the key drivers among consumers nowadays in purchase decision. |
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| | AgTech Innovation and Investment Opportunities - APAC | | As the agtech community prepares to convene in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, weâll be setting the scene by debating the biggest investment and innovation opportunities present across the region. In a region where nutritional inadequacies still prevail in several countries, coupled with... |
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| | New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future | | Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could... |
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| | Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork | | Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And itâs not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makersâ... |
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| | Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source | | Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of... |
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| | | | | | | | | | Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods | | Recent research findings by Euromonitor International highlight the prominence of probiotic and botanical ingredients in packaged foods in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which also underscores innovation opportunities for wider application and variation.... Read more |
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