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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

28-Mar-2024

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TOP HEADLINES

Bel Group CEO Exclusive Part II: Generational shift and convenience demand in APAC to propel cheese market

The APAC cheese sector is being driven by a generational shift in consumer demand for nutrition, affordability and convenience, all of which need to be met if the category is to fulfil its potential.... Read more

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics set to star at our flagship Singapore summit

The crucial role that probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics can play in improving health and driving industry growth opportunities will take centre stage at the Growth Asia Summit 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

Alcohol sales to minors: South Korea relaxes penalties for sellers âdeceivedâ into committing offence in response to public outcry

The South Korean government will relax the punishment levelled on retailers and other sellers found to have been deceived into alcohol sales to minors, after receiving complaints of âexcessive responsibilityâ from the industry and outcry from the general public.... Read more

Policy Picks: Taiwan food advertising rules, China pre-packaged labelling standards, Japan dairy updates and more feature in our round-up

Taiwan food advertising rules, China pre-packaged labelling standards, Japan dairy updates and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.... Read more

Probiotic B. longum BB536 may prevent common cold symptoms, but more research needed to understand how it works

Daily supplementation with B. longum BB536 can suppress common cold-like symptoms in healthy adults, but future studies are required to clarify how it works, according to a new Morinaga-funded study.... Read more

Clear and simple: Taiwan formalises requirements for nutrition claims language for prepackaged foods

Taiwan has finalised the labelling requirements when making nutrition claims for prepackaged foods, after completing two public consultations across more than two years of deliberation.... Read more

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Entries rolling in...don't miss your chance to shine!

Entries are rolling in for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives. Story:... Read more

GMGâs frozen foods brand Farm Fresh diversifies into healthy snacking category to capture Zillennials

UAE conglomerate Gulf Marketing Group (GMG)âs frozen foods brand Farm Fresh has unveiled its latest growth strategy by shifting its focus to healthy snacks, specifically targeting âolder Gen Zs and younger millennialsâ.... 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

Future of cocoa under threat as prices skyrocket due to bean shortages

UPDATE: TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2024: Cocoa prices continued to rise this week. Earlier today the price of cocoa beans smashed through the $10,000 a ton for the first time in the futures market after posting gains all week - with chocolate makers passing on the increase to consumers.... Read more

Healthy ageing: Global competition to reward $101m for muscle, cognitive, and immune solutions

XPRIZE, a global competition rewarding US$101m for interventions that could improve muscle, cognitive, and immune function in seniors aged 65 to 80, has been launched.... Read more

Texas âmysteryâ illness: USDA confirms first cases of bird flu in US dairy cows

The unknown illness that struck dairy herds in the Texas panhandle has been identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as federal agencies work around the clock to contain the spread and minimize the impact to farmers.... Read more

Red yeast rice supplements scandal: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical halts production, recalls all products amid kidney disease, death cases

Japanâs Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is halting the production of all its red yeast rice raw material and supplements containing the raw material, following consumer complaints of kidney disease. The company is also recalling all of its products that contain red yeast rice raw materials, on top of the five SKUs that it had initially recalled on last Friday (March 22).... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Sarcopenic patients have low levels of NAD+ precursor trigonelline â Nestle-funded study

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Fortified beverages in the Middle East: Germanyâs Haus Rabenhorst identifies market opportunities for juice range

Wheat wakening: South Korea launches new strategy to boost domestic self-sufficiency rates

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