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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

26-Jun-2024

TOP HEADLINES

De-risking debates: Is the premium, high-value product pathway the only one open to biomanufacturing firms?

Many food companies utilising biomanufacturing as a core component of operations have made a pivot towards premium, high-value products â but is this the only pathway open to them in the quest towards the holy grail of protein production for the masses?... Read more

Lager leap: Carlsberg Malaysia launches new 1664 Brut to capture wider beer audience

Carlsberg Malaysia has expanded its 1664 premium beer portfolio with a new lager offering, hoping to appeal to a wider consumer segment with its ASEAN-first launch into this new category.... Read more

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Postbiotics: A new frontier in immunity-supporting and healthy ageing products

Postbiotics are revolutionising the F&B industry, creating functional products that enhance immunity and promote healthy ageing. Which products are leading the way?... Read more

Raising the bar: The Brooklyn Creamery adds protein ice cream bars to portfolio amid rising demand for fortified options

India-based The Brooklyn Creamery has launched a range of protein ice cream bars in its domestic market and the UAE, where it is leveraging its partnership with a quick-commerce platform to meet growing consumer demand for protein-rich desserts.... Read more

Young, adventurous, and health-conscious: Goa-based Ochre Spirits rides the global cocktail wave with low-calorie gins and vodkas

India's Ochre Spirits is tapping into the global cocktail trend with its premium, lower calorie spirits that promise a superior drinking experience.... Read more

Milk in cans: Kalbe Nutritionals recreates flagship adult milk formula into RTD cans

Kalbe Nutritionals has launched a canned milk version of its flagship adult nutrition brand Entrasol, which it said was designed to cater to busy and active individuals.... Read more

Consolidation concerns: Australian dairy sector highlights worries over Fonterra sale of local business

The dairy sector in Australia has highlighted concerns of âyet another blowâ to the industry as a result of Fonterraâs recent strategy change that includes plans to divest its consumer brands.... Read more

Last chance! NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 close for entries on July 1

There's just one week left to enter the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.... Read more

High nutrient content and antioxidant effect of dates underscore application potential in functional snack bars â Saudi study

The bioactive compounds, high nutritional content and antioxidant capabilities of dates make the fruit an effective base ingredient for functional snack bars, says Saudi researchers.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Three weeks until industry experts take to the stage in Singapore - get your ticket today!

Industry leaders from some of the world's biggest food, beverage and nutra brands, along with renowned academics and market experts, are preparing to take to the stage at our Growth Asia Summit, and there is still time to snap up a ticket.... Read more

Beverage elevation: Kirin, Yili, Yeoâs and more APAC leaders weigh in on functionality, convenience as key drivers

Major brands from Kirin to Yili believe that there is an increasing need for the APAC beverage sector to innovate with added functional and convenience benefits for consumers, especially in a time when the industry is seen as increasingly costly.... Read more

Mass appeal: Mondelez, Hunter Foods, Taokaenoi and more snack leaders on why portion control, better ingredients key to APAC success

Snacking industry heavyweights from Mondelez to Hunter Foods have highlighted portioned packaging and the more thoughtful use of ingredients as crucial factors that can help firms stand out and gain mass appeal in the increasingly crowded APAC snacking sector.... Read more

âPlugging the gapsâ: Market consolidation in cultivated protein sector vital to overcome âdisillusionmentâ

Singapore cultivated seafood firm Umami Bioworks believes that strategic mergers are crucial to overcome doubts about the sector and achieve buy-in from major brands which can help the category scale-up.... Listen now

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source

Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...

24-Sep-2024

Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork

Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And itâs not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makersâ...

25-Sep-2024

New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future

Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...

26-Sep-2024

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Healthy Ageing APAC

Asia faces huge social, economic and health challenges due to its rapidly ageing population, but it also provides vast opportunities for food, beverage and nutrition firms to cater to this burgeoning demographic through supplements, functional foods and beverages and healthier everyday items that still taste...

14-May-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Fonterraâs foodservice footprint continues to grow in China

The New Zealand dairy co-operative is set to open another application center as it targets additional growth.... Read more

Will Carlsberg make another bid to acquire Britvic?

UK soft drinks manufacturer Britvic has rejected two takeover approaches from Carlsberg this month. Carlsberg is now considering its next moveâ¦... Read more

Would an MPL benefit retailers? Whole Foods says no.

Retailers play a major role in the dietary supplement industry, and everybody has their own approach to their quality initiatives, including Whole Foods. NutraIngredients-USA recently caught up with the retailer in Salt Lake City.... Watch now

Probiotic may boost estrogen levels, provide menopause support: RCT

Probiotic supplementation containing a specific Levilactobacillus brevis strain may help maintain estrogen levels in healthy peri- and postmenopausal women, compared to placebo, says a new study from the Kaneka Corporation.... Read more

Canomiks gets $1 million NSF grant to develop genomics and AI platform for botanicals

The start-up focused on making âfood as medicineâ has received nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a technology that will test ingredients on a batch-to-batch basis using AI and genomics.... Read more

Protein intake affects constipation differently across genders: Study

Increasing protein intake could reduce risk of constipation for men, while exceeding a certain level increases the risk for women, likely due to differences in gut microbiomes and hormones, according to a new study.... Read more

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Fat for fitness: Smaller packs and keto options driving nut butter popularity in Asia

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