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The Japanese government has found no evidence of genetically modified (GM) food ingredient crops posing any risk to surrounding biodiversity in its latest nation-wide study, seemingly further supporting the case for GM foods to be granted wider berth in the local food supply.... Read more
Chinaâs egg industry is preparing to make a significant switch to more cage-free eggs production in light of growing demand from domestic consumers and food manufacturers.... Read more
Economic growth and rising health awareness are being tipped to propel nut-based products to be come household staples in Vietnam over the next decade.... Read more
ASEAN snacks from Lecka, Asian cultivated fish by Bluu Seafood, Thai-focused plant-based meat by Let's Plant Meat and more feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight.... Read more
Soy peptide supplementation may help to improve both motor and memory function in community-dwelling older adults, alongside an exercise regimen, a Japanese study has found.... Read more
The Growth Asia Interactive Broadcast Series for 2022 will be exploring the region's fastest-growing food, beverage and nutrition categories â and you are invited to join us!... Read more
Johnnie Walker believes that post-COVID-19 innovation within the alcohol industry now needs to move beyond flavour variation and to focus more on digitalisation, globalisation and sustainability aspects to satisfy consumer demands.... Read more
Flavour localisation is a crucial strategy for healthy snacking brands to win over Asian consumersâ âsophisticated tastebudsâ, according to Vietnamâs Lecka, which is rapidly expanding across the region.... Listen now
Plant-based meat in a dry, ambient format could provide the alternative protein industry with cleaner and more convenient options that can simultaneously also offer longer shelf-life and stability.... Read more
Firms across the Asia Pacific spreads industry have highlighted free-from ingredient labels and flavour localisation as key growth drivers, regardless of the category of spreads they are in, from nut butter to fruit jams to cheese spreads.... Read more
From less sugar, to added functionality, and local ingredient innovation to limited editions, Asia's beverage industry is increasingly innovating and diversifying to deliver growth.
The transaction could lead to a write-off of up to â¬1bn but the multi-national says this is âthe best optionâ to ensure long-term business continuity.... Read more
As part of an effort to expand its âbeyond-the-beverageâ Gx System product portfolio, Gatorade recently entered the dietary supplement space by unleashing two functional gummy products, an updated app, and a smart bottle that lights up and connects to the app.... Read more
The baby food landscape has changed drastically in recent years with an emphasis on fresh products and a flurry of DTC brands coming to market. So which trends present the biggest growth opportunities for brands and manufacturers?... Read more