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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

08-Feb-2023

TOP HEADLINES

âHuge growth potentialâ: Indiaâs ProV Foods seeks to combine affordability and health benefits to gain snack market share

Indian dried fruits and snack brand ProV foods says affordability is key for better-for-you brands to take a bigger slice of the countryâs rapidly developing snack market.... Read more

Cutting the red tape: Singapore urges baby cereal manufacturers to update food safety management

The Singapore food authority has introduced a new voluntary scheme for baby cereal imports in a bid to encourage manufacturers to update their food safety processes.... Read more

China focus: Food testing, tariff cuts, milk policy, plant-based innovation and more

Chinaâs post-pandemic food testing policy, results of the âExcellent Milkâ project, Haofoodâs peanut plant-based innovation, and more feature in this edition of China Focus.... Read more

Trend Tracker: Contradictory flavour combos, top 2023 industry trends, Nestle's latest sustainability move and more feature in our round-up

Contradictory flavour combos, top 2023 industry trends, Nestle's latest sustainability move and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.... Read more

âThe unfilled gap is there; it is only going to get worseâ â CJ CheilJedangâs subsidiary tackles muscle health with natural extracts

South Korean food and nutrition firm CJ CheilJedang is seeking to address what it claims is a market gap for dietary supplements that promote muscle health through its newly formed food and nutrition ingredient subsidiary.... Read more

Kerryâs 2023 Taste & Nutrition charts explore srirachaâs rise & guava, sesame, dulce de leche growth

After nearly two decades of first appearing in fast-food restaurants across the US and becoming a go-to favorite for spicy aficionados, sriracha today is not only an established flavor that many consumers love, but according to Kerryâs Taste & Nutrition report, itâs still growing and is an example of how a single flavor can inspire foods and beverages across the industry.... 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

Save the date! Growth Asia Summit 2023 to return to Singapore with raft of new content themes

After a hugely successful debut as a face-to-face event in 2022, our Growth Asia Summit returns for 2023 this September in Singapore with a raft of new content themes.... Read more

Probiotics for Healthy Ageing: Join our FREE broadcast event as we explore golden opportunities for silver generation innovation

The huge opportunities for Healthy Ageing innovation with probiotics will be explored by international experts in our first interactive broadcast event for 2023.... Read more

Keep it simple: Why minimal processing is key to winning over Asian plant-based consumers

Minimal processing and healthier formulation is key to achieving plant-based success in Asia, where health drivers trump sustainability concerns, according to a Thai brand that is blazing a trail in the category.... Read more

Innocent innovation: How better-for-you confectionery is shifting candies out of the âguiltyâ indulgence space

The rise of new ingredients and innovations in the better-for-you confectionery space is shifting candies and other sweet treats into a guilt-free indulgence space, and has to the potential to progress further into the functional foods realm.... Listen now

Novel protein production: APAC consumer acceptance soars but scalability still hinders affordability

Novel protein production technologies such as cultivated meat and precision fermentation are seeing consumer acceptance soar in APAC, but are still some way off achieving price parity for the everyday consumer due to challenges with regulations and scale.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Discover How You Can Save More of Your Valuable Product

The APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System from SPX FLOW is a breakthrough pigging technology that helps process lines become more sustainable by reducing product and chemical waste and generating greater product yieldsâall while providing the highest level of food safety possible. Join Pranav Shah, Global...

06-Dec-2022

Infant & Maternal Health

The Asia-Pacific infant formula market is due to double by 2026, to reach $26.8 billion, with brands continually striving to find a competitive edge with scientifically backed and high-value ingredients. Weâll also be looking at the booming market for childrenâs supplements, particularly in China, as well...

15-Jul-2021

Healthy Snacking

Asian consumers are increasingly opting to eat several smaller meals across the day, instead of the traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner. This has led to a boom in the regionâs snacking market, but many consumers are not satisfied with simple indulgence or convenience. Increasingly, they are...

13-Jul-2021

Plant-based Innovation

Interest in plant-based alternatives across Asia shows no signs of slowing, as evidenced by the growing number of major brands, suppliers and trend-setting foodservice outlets continuing to ramp-up investment. With Asia tipped to be the largest region for plant-based food consumption in the $21bn global finished...

06-Jul-2021

Healthy Ageing: Metabolic & Digestive Health

Many Asian nations are still struggling to fight battles against obesity, diabetes and heart disease, so weâll be shining the spotlight on the role the food, beverage and nutrition sector has to play in helping alleviate the various metabolic health conditions. Weâll also be assessing the...

01-Jul-2021

Healthy Ageing: Mobility & Cognitive Health

In recognition of the huge public health challenges, and immense business opportunities, posed by Asiaâs rapidly ageing population, this year we will stage two editions on Healthy Ageing in order to give the topic the level of attention it requires. The event will drill down...

29-Jun-2021

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Snacks take on breakfast, healthy snacking is multi-faceted, Mondelez report finds

Whether it's a favorite box of cookies or a protein-rich nutrition bar, consumers are chowing down on snack foods now more than ever, and the category remains strong in the face of inflation and other economic concerns, according to the State of Snacking report from Mondelez.... Read more

âTrends are rapidly changingâ: South Koreaâs health supplements and ingredients imports up 20%

South Koreaâs import of health supplements and functional ingredients was up 20 per cent between 2021 and 2022, signifying the countryâs persistent demand for health foods.... Read more

Multi-million-euro fund set to invest in companies with a lower carbon footprint and reduced greenhouse gas

London-based Milltrust Ventures and Irelandâs Earth First Food Ventures have launched a new Â£242 (EUR270) million investment fund targeting sustainable alternatives to meat proteins.... Read more

Triple whammy: Poor diets increase the risk of CVD by influencing obesity and depressive symptoms â China study

Poor dietary habits are significantly associated with obesity and depression, which in turn increase risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), say researchers.... Read more

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