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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

19-Mar-2024

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Finding the Sweet Spot in Sugar Reduction

As demand for healthier products grows in Asia Pacific, lowering sugar has become a priority for beverage manufacturers. Is it possible to achieve natural sweetness in products with lower sugar content? There are ways to create quality sweetness while maintaining great tasteâ¦ naturally.... click here

TOP HEADLINES

Bel Group CEO Exclusive Part I: APAC cheese success requires product innovation to be hyper-localised

Global cheese giant Bel Group believes that innovation in APAC requires hyper-localised strategies to see success, due to a wide variation in consumption habits across the region.... Read more

âNever stand stillâ: Carlsberg eyes top premium beer ranking in Malaysia with Sapporo partnership

Carlsberg Malaysia is optimistic about its chances to conquer the countryâs premium Japanese beer market this year with new partner brand Sapporo, with the latter formally replacing Asahi as the firmâs major premium Japanese offering since January 2024.... Read more

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Dairy fuels better-for-you product innovation amid rising demand

Southeast Asia consumers are seeking healthier options and dairy ingredients can help food and beverage formulators deliver.... Read more

Brand New: Asahi, Carlsberg Malaysia, Kirin and more big brands feature in our round-up

Asahi, Carlsberg Malaysia, Kirin and more big brands feature in this edition of Brand New.... Read more

Instagram posts by nutrition brands under fire for lacking in quality and accuracy â Aussie researchers

Instagram posts on nutrition are lacking in quality and accuracy, especially those that are posted by brands, says a group of researchers who undertook a study on Australian Instagram accounts.... Read more

Sustainability snags: More support needed from APAC retailers to match brand efforts â experts

Retailers in APAC need to increase the support given to sustainability-focused food and beverage products in order to match brand initiatives and boost consumer awareness, say experts.... Read more

Flexitarian fix: Why focusing on vegans wonât drive APACâs plant-based growth

Focusing on flexitarians and doubling down on the perceived health benefits of consuming less meat and dairy is the best way for APACâs sluggish plant-based sector to secure significant growth.... Listen now

Fresh opportunities: Japanese seafood exporters look to new markets to hit â5 trillion yenâ target after China ban

Japanese officials and seafood exporters have joined forces to explore new overseas markets, with the sector still reeling from Chinaâs import ban in the wake of the Fukushima wastewater release last year.... Read more

Diverse and dynamic: Changing taste and health considerations of Indian consumers driving snack evolution

India-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has observed significant evolution of the branded snacks category in the local market, marked by a âdiscernible shiftâ towards health-consciousness, authenticity, and premiumisation.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Last chance to get early bird deal, Nestle, Haleon join the line-up

Our early bird discount for the 2024 Growth Asia summits ends this Friday, March 15. Don't miss your chance to grab a great deal and hear exclusive market insights from Nestle, Haleon, Amway, PepsiCo, Swisse, Mondelez and lots, lots more!... Read more

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Entries are now open to be crowned this year's brightest and best

The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.... Read more

Go big for bugs: APAC insect protein sector needs substantial big brand and retailer support to move past longstanding 'nascent' stage

The Asia Pacific insect protein industry will need a substantial amount of both big brand and retailer support alongside regulatory developments in order to move past its longstanding 'nascent' status towards more mainstream progress.... Read more

Wellness enhancement: How combined hemp and Ayurveda innovation could hold key to capturing mass market

Indiaâs Hemp Horizons believes that a innovation approach combining the nutrition of hemp seeds with the wellness benefits of Ayurveda could hold the key to the sector appealing to a larger consumer base.... Read more

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Rabobank predicts âbetter yearâ for dairy farmers

Margins are widely tipped to strengthen on the back of higher production and increased dairy commodity prices, though concerns about China imports remain and Argentinaâs output remains low.... Read more

âWorldâs firstâ meat-free octopus tentacles mimic âintense colour and distinct suckersâ

Youâve heard of plant-based burgers, vegan nuggets, and perhaps even fish-free tuna. But whole cut meat-free octopus tentacles, with âdistinct suckersâ to boot?... Read more

Eating snakes offers 'healthy and sustainable' protein source

A new study has found that python meat could represent a more sustainable source of protein compared to conventional animal meat.... Read more

Decarbonizing the supply chain: What innocent is learning from its Â£1m regenerative agriculture fund

Juice and smoothie giant Innocent Drinks has announced the third year of its Farmers Innovation Fund: this year offering Â£1m ($1.3m USD) to support regenerative fruit and vegetable farming across its supply chain. But the vision goes beyond 2024: it's about creating a model business roadmap to zero carbon sourcing, explains the company's sustainability leader.... Read more

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