Snacking heavyweight Mondelez Australia believes that soft plastic packaging should not be viewed at as the enemy, but more should instead be done to boost its recyclability of this resource if the nationâs 2025 targets are to be achieved.... Read more
Global and regional plant-based protein brands should be prepared to face a reticent crowd should they plan to enter Japan at this juncture, according to the CEO and co-founder of alternative egg firm UMAMI United, Hiroto Yamazaki.... Read more
According to a report by Innova Market Insights, physical well-being is now intertwined with mental well-being, along with emotional/spiritual well-being.... Read more
Ensuring that brand focus is maintained after joining a larger company is crucial to sustain and boost growth, according to sugar replacement start-up Swiftlet which has become part of Vietnamese conglomerate Senix Health Group.... Listen now
Packaging-free alcohol refill tech, Tetra Pak ups carton sustainability, rising consumer focus on ingredient lists and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings.... Read more
The Quaker Oats, Frito-Lay and Pringles maker has launched a series of videos showcasing how it is working with farmers in Thailand, Greece, India and Brazil to help them adapt to climate change.... Read more
FoodNavigator-Asia is making changes to its digital service for all readers so we can better tailor our content to your needs and interests.... Read more
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
Increased consumer demand for premiumisation and alternative protein products, as well as inflation-driven price hikes, are driving the need for technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in traditional âcommoditiesâ that have so far not been exposed to such advances.... Listen now
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
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.
Profit warnings have spiralled at UK-listed companies with that of food producers at a 21-year high, according to EY-Parthenonâs latest Profit Warnings report.... Read more
Engineers at the companyâs West Yorkshire plant will be âdowning toolsâ over a pay dispute, which is expected to hamper production in the critical run-up to the festive season.... Read more
New research has suggested higher omega-3s levels might help forestall some of the changes seen in aging brains that in some cases are the precursors of dementia.... Read more
Agriculture is the backbone of the worldâs economic activity (accounting for 4.3% of GDP, with a value of $3.6 trillion in 2020) and critical for food security and the health of the population.... Read more
