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23-Nov-2023

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TOP HEADLINES

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

Slash the salt: High sodium content in condiments poses public health concern in China

There is an urgent need for government-backed comprehensive reformulation programmes for high-sodium condiments in China, experts claim.... Read more

Hitting the sweet spot: Indiaâs The Brooklyn Creamery winning over Middle East consumers with better-for-you options and novel flavours

India-based The Brooklyn Creamery is making headway in the Middle East by catering to the buying behaviours and eating habits of consumers in the region, including healthier options and innovative flavours.... Read more

Trend Tracker: Redmart on e-commerce trends, premium affordability, healthy ageing and more feature in our round-up

Redmart on e-commerce trends, premium affordability, healthy ageing and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.... Read more

Supply focus: Bone broth concentrate demand outstrips supply in Australia, says Melrose Health

Melrose Health Group is beefing up the production of its bone broth concentrate as demand outstrips supply in Australia.... Read more

Tea-ing up the competition: Unilever India predicts strong challenges from smaller players in the coming year

Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) believes that strong market competition is on the way in the tea category from smaller players in the country, despite having successfully maintained profitability in the third quarter of the year.... Read more

Going nuts for nuts: Singapore start-up hopes to carve out a niche with premium, customisable nut butters

Singapore-based start-up Noce Nuts says that consumers are willing to pay a premium for nut butters that are customised to their preferred taste and texture, including reduced sugar and salt options.... Read more

Science Shorts: Thailand ultraprocessed foods, China precise 3D printing staple food, Singapore Chinese Health Study findings and more feature in our round-up

Thailand ultraprocessed foods, China precise 3D printing staple food, Singapore Chinese Health Study findings and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

'More than just a spread': Novel applications and affordable pricing strategies crucial to grow nut butter success in APAC

The nut butter industry in Asia Pacific is targeting pricing strategies and novel applications as it seeks to achieve mainstream success beyond being âjust a spreadâ, according to industry experts.... Read more

âSuper cheapâ: Affordability trumps protein and sustainability as main driving factor for insect-based foods in APAC

Affordability is emerging as the main driving factor for insect-based foods in the APAC region, possibly even more significant than its often-lauded protein or sustainability factors.... Listen now

Bull fighters: How Thailandâs Hippo Energy Drink is taking on the big-name competition

Thailand-based Hippo Energy Drink believes that its combination of health, natural ingredients and low sugar offerings can help it build on its initial success in South East Asia and take on major brand competitors in the category.... Read more

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in October 2023

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in October 2023, including Philippines regulatory updates, South Korea food safety warnings, new Shark Tank-backed iced tea innovation and more.... See more

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

âWe are open and looking wideâ: Senior VP of Valio R&D talks market opportunities and empowering small-batch infant formula makers

DairyReporter speaks to Harri Kallioinen, senior vice-president of the R&D arm of Finnish dairy group Valio, on the company's new dry blend-optimized solution and what market opportunities exist beyond the realms of infant nutrition.... Read more

Italian gov't bans cultivated meat, restricts plant-based meat labelling

Italyâs government has announced the passing of a bill banning the production and marketing of cultivated meat. The measures, which also restrict labelling for plant-based products, aim to protect Italyâs traditional food culture.... Read more

Advertising allulose simply as âsugarâ is misleading, watchdog determines in case against Nutrishus Brandsâ RxSugar

While allulose may technically be a ârareâ sugar, marketing it simply as sugar could mislead consumers to believe it is or is the same as common table sugar, the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs determined in a recent decision.... Read more

Happy accident: Two Magpies launches a whopping 2kg panettone for Christmas

Following a mix up with quantities of ingredients, the UK bakery group created a giant Italian sweet bread â associated with Christmas and instantly recognisable for its tall, domed shape â which it believes will be a whopping hit with consumers, too.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

ASEAN Focus: Carlsberg Malaysia's Sapporo partnership, world-first liquid shio koji enters region, Sunsweet in Thailand and more feature in our round-up

Postbiotic traction: Morinaga targets Thai market growth after FDA approval for use in foods and beverages

âPrioritising indulgenceâ: Cargill-owned Aalst Chocolate investing in consumer-driven innovation to solidify market position

Minimise MSG use: Researchers urge caution amid fears of metabolic health impact

Beer boost: Asahi Super Dry drives international growth amid cost setbacks at new Japan brewery

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