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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

01-Feb-2024

TOP HEADLINES

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

Chemical concerns: Indonesia revising food packaging regulations in response to public apprehension

The Indonesian government is revising food packaging regulations in response to consumer and academic concerns over the presence of dangerous chemicals entering the food supply chain.... Read more

Coco-snacko: Thailandâs JD Foods believes coconut clusters to be the perfect snacking combination of health and affordability

Thailandâs JD Food believes that coconut clusters are the snacking industryâs answer to demands for a perfect combination of healthy and affordability, having launched a dedicated brand to cater to consumer demand.... Read more

Ketogenic diet most effective among carbohydrate-restricted diets for short-term weight loss â meta-analysis

Very-low-carbohydrate diets have been found to be more effective in producing clinically significant weight loss in the short- and moderate-term, but there is ânot much differenceâ between weight-loss diets in the long run, according to Iranian researchers.... Read more

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is Thailandâs âonly provider of both HMOs and GOSâ after regulatory nod

The ingredients division of the Dutch dairy co-op said its 2â-fucosyllactose ingredient has been approved for use in both infant formulas as well as young children products.... Read more

Final call: Vietnam gives food firms two years to transition to new nutrition labelling regulations

Vietnam has started to enforce its new nutrition labelling regulations, which will see some 40% of domestic manufacturers making on-pack changes over the next two years.... Read more

Building a community: How Indian startup Salud Beverages is driving expansion in ready-to-drink cocktails

Indian startup Salud Beverages is expanding its range of ready-to-drink alcoholic drinks, while also branching out into a fashion line, music playlists, and a collection of NFTs, as it seeks to appeal to consumers new to the market.... Read more

AI and nutritional advice: Chatbots can provide useful info, but canât replace human expertise

AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, could enhance nutrition communication by offering real-time food analysis, but researchers stress they canât fully replace human nutritionists.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Growth Asia Summit 2024: One month left to snap up early-bird delegate rate

There is just one month left to snap up early-bird tickets for our Growth Asia Summit 2024, which will feature experts insights from PepsiCo, Danone, BYHEALTH, Mondelez, GNC and lots, lots more!... Read more

Dry and high: Ambient plant-based innovation the way to go for clean label products to become more mainstream

Singapore-based plant-based products firm Thoughtful Food believes that the sector needs to look more closely at dry and ambient innovation as a key driver, particularly for brands seeking to solve ultra-processing challenges or go more clean label.... Listen now

Mainstream by 2033? Affordability and scaling up âever more importantâ for novel protein sectors as regulatory challenges ease

The major novel protein technology sectors in APAC covering cultivated meat and precision fermentation now see scaling up and subsequent product affordability as the next important evolutionary milestone for the sector as regulatory pushbacks ease.... Read more

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Diageo suffers $158m net sales decline, operating profits down 11%

Global drinks manufacturer Diageo endured a difficult half year to 31 December 2023, its financial results have revealed.... Read more

Tonyâs Chocolonely posts â¬28m revenue increase

Chocolate manufacturer Tonyâs Chocolonely enjoyed a â¬28m (Â£23.9m) year-on-year revenue increase during 2022/23.... Read more

Costco distribution tips: What CPG brands must do before approaching the retailer

CPG brands eager to break into Costco stores must first meet financial milestones and packaging and shipping requirements, assistant general merchandise manager for the retailer's Midwest region, Amy Becker, shared during a recent Naturally webinar.... Read more

Consumer demand and health supporting potential of omega-3 testing held back by education and policy

While there are huge benefits to testing and personalising omega-3 doses, this industry is being held back by a lack of consumer understanding, poor knowledge and support from healthcare professionals and policy barriers, according to speakers at this year's GOED Exchange.... Read more

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