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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

05-Oct-2023

TOP HEADLINES

FIT-ter KIDS: Fortified products key to addressing APAC micronutrient gaps â Nestle at Growth Asia Summit

New Nestle data has revealed the major micronutrient gaps faced by many toddlers and school-age children in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the important role that fortified foods and beverages can play in addressing these needs.... Read more

Playing to strengths: Japanâs Tastable hopes texture expertise will help grow Nikuvege plant-based brand

Japanese plant-based meat firm Tastable hopes its experience in texture modification will help it successfully commercialise and grow its new Nikuvege brand.... Read more

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The next frontier of clean label innovation

Manufacturers around the world have reported increased profit from existing clean label initiatives. How can a clean label strategy help power your business?... Read more

Womenâs woes: Targeted supplementation for different life stages crucial to tackle unmet needs â Growth Asia Summit

The unique health and nutritional needs of women throughout their life span, which remain a significant gap to fill, could be addressed with science-backed ingredients and targeted supplementation.... Read more

Healthier Choices: +PW on China collagen market, Lotte healthier innovation plans, Eu Yan Sang expansion and more feature in our round-up

+PW on China collagen market, Lotte healthier innovation plans, Eu Yan Sang expansion and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices.... Read more

Vitamin D deficiency linked with higher COVID-19 mortality and severity of symptoms â China study

Vitamin D status could predict COVID-19 mortality rate and the severity of symptoms in the acute infection stage, suggests a new observational study in China.... Read more

Autumn apprehensions: South Korea issues food safety warnings for fresh foods and rice rolls in âhigh-riskâ fall season

The South Korean government has issued food safety warnings for the consumption of fresh foods and rice rolls (gimbap) amidst the âhigh-riskâ autumn season between September to November, citing traditionally high counts of food poisoning cases occurring during this period.... Read more

âA natural journeyâ: Freshness and clean label crucial combo to nail flavours in processed foods

The crucial combination of freshness and clean label is emerging as an important flavour strategy that food and beverage brands need to hit in order to cater to APAC consumersâ increasingly exacting demands.... Read more

COVID-19 and APAC's food and beverage sector: All our coronavirus news...in one place

Here's your constantly updated and comprehensive round-up of FoodNavigator-Asia's COVID-19 coverage.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

And the winners areâ¦Check out who took the top prizes at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023

We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.... Read more

The âwholeâ picture: Emotional marketing and wholegrain options key ingredients for APAC bakery growth â Lotte, Julieâs and more!

Emotional marketing to better connect with consumers as costs increase and innovation across the wholegrain space are two key ingredients for APAC bakery success, according to industry heavyweights such as Lotte and Julieâs.... Read more

Lessons learned: How can APAC cultivated meat sector avoid past alt protein âpitfallsâ?

The cultivated meat industry in APAC needs to focus on localisation and realistic pricing strategies to avoid repeating past alternative protein âpitfallsâ, says pioneer Aleph Farms.... Listen now

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in September 2023

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in September 2023, including the cocoa sector on EUDR, Mengniu on RTD protein innovation, Thailand pre-packaged labelling regulations and more.... See more

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

NZâs Gutsi launches gut supplement protocol targeting the âempowered and informed consumerâ

New Zealand probiotic firm Gutsi has launched a 60-day Gut Reset Kit, hoping to make practitioner-grade supplements more accessible to consumers.... Read more

Mergers and acquisitions in UK food and beverage sector highest since 2019, but with fewer large deals

Research by financial advisory firm Oghma Partners reveals an uptick in mergers and acquisitions in the UK food and beverage sector in 2023âs second tertial (period of four months) being the highest since 2019. But there were fewer large deals, indicating uncertainty about whether the UK will enter a recession has influenced investor sentiment.... Read more

Whipnotic whips up $2.5m in seed funding to fuel growth, adds two new flavors

Whipped cream brand Whipnotic has raised $2.5m in seed funding to grow its retail distribution as demand for better-for-you dairy products and indulgences increase, brand co-founder and CEO Lori Gitomer told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Cheese intake could lower risk of dementia, study suggests

Nutrients present in cheese may support cognitive function in older adults, but further research is needed to determine if there is a definite link between cognitive health and cheese intake.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

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Rapid rise: Rare packaging and government support driving ongoing Japanese whiskey growth

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