Hot Right Now: Shiok Meats' 2023 commercial plans, alternative protein in APAC, upcycled soy cheese and more feature in our round-up

Shiok Meats' 2023 commercial plans, alternative protein in APAC, upcycled soy cheese and more trending stories feature in this edition of Hot Right Now. Read more

NFTs for food safety? Tech could pave way for alcohol sector to offer luxury and authenticity in one fell swoop

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been touted as a new-age way for premium alcohol brands to offer consumers a simultaneous luxury experience and authenticity guarantee, which could help solve some of the industry’s biggest food safety and fraud issues. Read more

Searching for the sweet spot: Lotte says low-and-no-sugar are key snacking and confectionery NPD drivers

Snacking giant Lotte has revealed that low-and-no-sugar are key trends guiding its new product development across both its snacking and confectionery portfolios, while also reveal plans to boost sales in the Middle East and South Africa. Read more

Pupae progress: Eri Rocket blasts off with high-protein, low-sodium silk pupae snacks

Thai silk pupae firm Kokoonic is marketing its new high-protein, low-sodium savoury snack range Eri Rocket as the ‘Snack of the Generation’, believing it can draw in health-focused and sustainability-seeking consumers. Read more