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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

04-Jul-2024

TOP HEADLINES

Blue economy hurdles: Automation and perception shift crucial to help Asiaâs seafood sector move forward

The seafood sector in Asia requires major transformations both in terms of operational technologies and perception shifts, if the industry hopes to see effective and lasting transformation.... Read more

Salt-free strategy: Heartful Flavours on a mission to reduce sodium levels with innovative Asian staples range

Australian-based start-up Heartful Flavours is on a mission to educate consumers that their taste buds can get used to less salt, as it ramps up promotion of its sodium-free Asian staples.... Read more

Brewersâ spent grain a promising snack ingredient that can be upcycled to regulate blood sugar levels â new trial

Brewersâ spent grain, particularly those fermented with tempeh mould, is a promising ingredient that not only can be used for snacks, but also reduces food waste.... Read more

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories from June 2024

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories from June 2024, including Cargill's navigation of global cocoa crisis, Thailand's new alt-protein rules, Nescafe China's cascara drinks and more.... See more

Fish oil supply to recover as 2024âs first fishing season ends on a high note â GOED

The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.... Read more

Chasing China: Ferrero says freshness and flavours key to ensure lasting power for chocolate brands

Chocolate giant Ferrero believes that freshness and flavour variety are key factors for chocolate brands to ensure lasting power in the China market, with product innovations needing to be both diverse and unique.... Read more

Affordable - but not âcheapâ: Thai consumersâ demand for value spells big opportunities for private label products

Consumers in Thailand have been found to be among the most inclined in the ASEAN region to seek out affordable products but still focus on value, driving a strong demand for âstacked benefitsâ innovation and spelling major opportunities for local private label products.... Read more

Lose the calories, keep the indulgence: Konjac manufacturer prioritises food satisfaction for the carb-conscious

Chinese low calorie and high fibre konjac rice and noodle manufacturers Ketoslim Mo says emphasising an enjoyable eating experience is just as important to health needs to drive consumer acceptance.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Nestle, PepsiCo, Blackmores, GNC, Mondelez, Danone, BYHEALTH, Swisse set to take the stage in Singapore: Growth Asia Summit

There are just two weeks to go until Nestle, PepsiCo, Blackmores, GNC, Mondelez, Danone, BYHEALTH and Swisse will be among the big-name brands taking to the stage at our Growth Asia Summit.... Read more

Beverage elevation: Kirin, Yili, Yeoâs and more APAC leaders weigh in on functionality, convenience as key drivers

Major brands from Kirin to Yili believe that there is an increasing need for the APAC beverage sector to innovate with added functional and convenience benefits for consumers, especially in a time when the industry is seen as increasingly costly.... Read more

Mass appeal: Mondelez, Hunter Foods, Taokaenoi and more snack leaders on why portion control, better ingredients key to APAC success

Snacking industry heavyweights from Mondelez to Hunter Foods have highlighted portioned packaging and the more thoughtful use of ingredients as crucial factors that can help firms stand out and gain mass appeal in the increasingly crowded APAC snacking sector.... Read more

âPlugging the gapsâ: Market consolidation in cultivated protein sector vital to overcome âdisillusionmentâ

Singapore cultivated seafood firm Umami Bioworks believes that strategic mergers are crucial to overcome doubts about the sector and achieve buy-in from major brands which can help the category scale-up.... Listen now

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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...

24-Sep-2024

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...

25-Sep-2024

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...

26-Sep-2024

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Healthy Ageing APAC

Asia faces huge social, economic and health challenges due to its rapidly ageing population, but it also provides vast opportunities for food, beverage and nutrition firms to cater to this burgeoning demographic through supplements, functional foods and beverages and healthier everyday items that still taste...

14-May-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Danone seeks untapped opportunities in a booming high-protein space

The French dairy major is looking to deepen and expand its protein strategy to meet evolving consumer preferences for high-protein dairy products.... Read more

Yakultâs Dr Emily Prpa on menopause: âSomething new product development could absolutely go to town onâ

The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needsâfrom fertility to PMS to menopause.... Watch now

The fall of Chevron and the potential implications for dietary supplements

The ink on the US Supreme Courtâs decision to overturn the Chevron deference was barely dry when dietary supplements stakeholders were asking about potential implications for their industry.... Read more

Inflation has been running hot and while some relief is evident, consumers are exhausted by high food prices. Thatâs not to say that Americans are eating fewer burgers (they consume more than 50 billion every year), but forced to trade down to save pennies, theyâre opting for differentiated, premium baked goods at home.... Read more

Who controls intellectual property? Attorneys weigh in on the use of AI

Artificial intelligence poses both promise and risk to copyright and intellectual property for several fields, including the sciences, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent United Natural Products Alliance webinar.... Read more

Bird flu-hit dairy farmers can apply for milk loss assistance

The US Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications to reimburse dairy farmers who incurred milk losses due to the avian influenza outbreak in cattle.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Lower salt and oil in modified Sichuan diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive adults â RCT

Advertising accuracy: South Korea drills down on stricter food product labelling laws to avoid âdeceptiveâ claims

Umami boost: Kirinâs electric spoon aims to reduce excessive salt intake among Japanese population

Forever young? PepsiCo China on how localisation and indulgence appeals to younger snack consumers

Healthier Choices: Nut butter in Asia, acai growth in the Middle East, the future of plant-based and more feature in our round-up

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