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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology - Asia Pacific

01-Dec-2022

TOP HEADLINES

Hard times ahead: Malaysia palm oil sector growth outlook grim due to labour, climate and economic woes

The Malaysian palm oil sector believes there is little prospect of seeing market growth in the coming year due to labour, economic and climate challenges.... Read more

Inflationary victors: Frozen, canned and bakery products biggest APAC winners amidst economic uncertainty

Frozen foods, canned foods and bakery products have emerged as the most popular food categories amongst APAC consumers amidst rising inflation and food cost increases, driven by common themes of affordability, shelf-life and convenience.... Read more

ASEAN Focus: Nestle Malaysia, Singapore's Avant, Indonesia's sugar interest and more feature in our round-up

Nestle Malaysia, Singapore's Avant, Indonesia's sugar interest and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus.... Read more

Rising affluence driving more meat consumption, product premiumisation and innovation

Rising affluence is driving premiumisation and innovation in the meat sector in South East Asia (SEA), but there is still ample space for NPD, not least in the snacking category.... Read more

Shareholding: Fonterra reveals when new capital structure will commence

The New Zealand co-op has confirmed the timeline for implementing its Flexible Shareholding capital structure, designed to âlevel the playing fieldâ among farmer owners.... Read more

Beer is back: Asahi Japan sees sales bounce back but cautions over low-to-no

Beverage giant Asahi has seen a resurgence of consumer interest in beer in Japan, but believes that some challenges are upcoming for other segments including low-alcohol and non-alcoholic products.... Read more

Dairy self-sufficiency in Asia: Baladna eyes more South East Asian markets after Malaysia success

Qatari dairy giant Baladna is looking at more markets in South East Asia to bring its sustainable dairy self-sufficiency model to, after successfully securing and setting up its joint venture in Malaysia.... 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

Cleaning up snack foods: Big brand interest in cleaner and healthier options paving path for leaf protein sector

The interest in cleaner and better-for-you snacks shown by big food and beverage brands, including Mondelez, Nestle and Vitasoy, is paving the way for a new specialised area of plant-based proteins to enter the market, namely the RuBisCo leaf protein.... Listen now

Crawling up the charts: APAC insect protein tech ahead of the curve, but market readiness still lagging

Insect protein-based foods in the Asia Pacific region have a distinct advantage in terms of production costs and are ahead of the curve when it comes to technology, but market readiness still remains the main bottleneck for the sector to fully thrive locally.... Read more

All grown-up: Adult sodas see strong retailer backing in APAC but pricing pinch points persist

Adult sodas are receiving strong retailer backing and shelf space in the APAC region on the back of the rising alcohol moderation trend, but the sector still needs to navigate serious challenges in the form of rigid consumer habits and pricing pinch points.... Read more

UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS

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06-Dec-2022

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Alt Meat: Innovation shaping the future of alternative meat

To date, innovation has driven phenomenal growth in plant-based meat alternatives.

08-Jun-2022

Alt Meat: Can plant-based take a bigger bite out of the meat market?

The rise-and-rise of plant-based alternatives is well documented, as innovation brings what was once a niche proposition into the mainstream.

08-Jun-2022

Healthy beverage trends: from sparkling water to functional wellness shots (USA)

The beverage category is a hotbed of innovation, with brands increasingly adding functionality as well as fun to their beverages.

31-Mar-2022

'Better-for-you' beverages: From functionality to sugar reduction (APAC)

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.

29-Mar-2022

Plant-based protein in focus: from Pongamia to chickpeas (USA)

Plant-based proteins continue to dominate the so-called 'alternative protein' category.

24-Mar-2022

Eat yourself well: Gut health and immunity (EMEA)

The microbes in our guts help maintain our immune systems and overall health. Awareness of this link continues to gain ground in the wake of COVID-19.

23-Mar-2022

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Holiday grocery shopping: Consumers swap name brands for private label

As inflation continues to bite, private label is increasingly becoming a go-to option for shoppers, finds Daymon.... Read more

Behind Unileverâs energy-saving plan to warm up its ice cream freezers

Unilever is warming up its ice cream freezers and reformulating products to withstand higher temperatures to help tackle emissions.... Read more

Blackcurrant supplements may protect against osteoporosis in menopausal women: Study

Daily consumption of 784 mg of blackcurrant powder can reduce postmenopausal bone loss and potentially enhance bone formation, according to study results.... Read more

Farm subsidies: Calls for clarity and improved funding ahead of ELMS introduction

âMuch moreâ information should be made available, Efra committee chair warns after the minister for food sought to reassure farmers against âcliff edgesâ as the new scheme replaces the old.... Read more

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