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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology04-Apr-2023
TOP HEADLINES
Mondelez snacking insights: Brand familiarity and indulgence crucial drivers for AMEA industry growth
Snacking giant Mondelez International says the familiarity of brands as well as consumer demand for indulgence in their daily diets are key drivers for snack market growth in the AMEA region.... Read more
Blue carbon power: South Korea’s PhytoCo drilling down into health and sustainability with government backing
South Korean healthy foods firm PhytoCo has tweaked its marketing strategy to focus on both rising health and sustainability demands from consumers with marked results, having recently secured recognition from the national government as a provider of viable sustainable food products.... Read more
Soy story: Singapore start-up reveals commercialisation and partnership plans for upcycled foods from soy waste
Singapore food tech firm SoiLabs says it aims to launch finished products made from soy waste (okara) within the next year, and has partnered with Sanyo Chemical to accelerate commercialisation of upcycled foods in Japan.... Read more
Hot Right Now: ASEAN-EU potential trade war, Oceania caffeine concerns, palm oil sustainability and more feature in our round-up
ASEAN-EU potential trade war, Oceania caffeine concerns, palm oil sustainability and more feature in this edition of Hot Right Now.... Read more
Fonterra’s SEA functional future: NZ brand outlines strategies for success after new beverage launches
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has outlined its functional beverage ambitions across South East Asia after a spate of new ready-to-drink (RTD) product launches under the Anchor and Fernleaf brands.... Read more
On the churn: Singaporean cultured butter start-up sees growth potential by capitalising on Asian flavours
Higher purchasing power and heightened awareness of conscious consumption mean there is considerable scope to grow the artisanal butter market in Singapore, says a start-up that is innovating with a range of Asian flavours.... Read more
Caffeine culture: Nestle, Suntory among coffee brands highlighting localisation and RTD innovation as key drivers
Coffee consumers in the Asia Pacific region are increasingly making purchasing decisions that are driven by by localisation and ready-to-drink format innovation, according to industry heavyweights such as Nestle, Suntory and Movenpick.... 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
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023: Entries are rolling in, meet the judges with the tough task!
Entries are rolling in for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023, and today we can reveal the judges who will be assessing the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements and functional foods industries.... Read more
Growth Asia Summit 2023: More big name brands, industry experts join the bill - Early Advance Programme published!
Today we can reveal that Amway, Yuhan Care, Haofood, Hemp Horizons and a raft of leading academics have been added to the line-up for our flagship Growth Asia Summit - with the Early Advance Programme now available to download.... Read more
 Tradition with a twist: How Philippines’ plant-based pioneers are infusing health and localisation to stand out
Plant-based brands in South East Asia need to step up their game by integrating unique health and localisation features to stand out in the increasingly crowded market, according to a Philippines brand blazing a trail in the sector.... Listen now
Staple stipulations: How rice, oil and salt sectors are shaking-up innovation for APAC market growth
The rapid rise of health and sustainability trends in the Asia Pacific region has made its way into staple foods such as rice, edible oils and salts, with extensive new product innovation helping to propel growth, our exclusive in-depth report reveals.... 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
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
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. We’ll also be looking at the booming market for children’s supplements, particularly in China, as well...
15-Jul-2021
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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 region’s snacking market, but many consumers are not satisfied with simple indulgence or convenience. Increasingly, they are...
13-Jul-2021
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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
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Healthy Ageing: Metabolic & Digestive Health
Many Asian nations are still struggling to fight battles against obesity, diabetes and heart disease, so we’ll be shining the spotlight on the role the food, beverage and nutrition sector has to play in helping alleviate the various metabolic health conditions. We’ll also be assessing the...
01-Jul-2021
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Healthy Ageing: Mobility & Cognitive Health
In recognition of the huge public health challenges, and immense business opportunities, posed by Asia’s 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
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Plant-based Innovation
Asia is tipped to be the largest region for plant-based food consumption in the $21bn global finished product market by 2025 on the back of consumers’ ethical, health and environmental concerns, plus extensive product innovation.
27-Oct-2020
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Hershey: ‘The salty business … is now $1.2b in sales, and it is in a moment of scale’
Hershey plans to aggressively scale its salty snack business with ambitious goals to take SkinnyPop popcorn and Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels from second and third place respectively to first in their categories “in the next couple of years” by building brand awareness, increasing distribution and winning incremental occasions, according to a company executive.... Read more
Food safety and traceability: South Korea pilots QR code labelling on infant formula, fruit juice
South Korea is piloting a QR code program that provides consumers with information on the ingredients and traceability of products such as infant formula, fruit juice, and noodles.... Read more
Nestle closes Caudry plant following drop in sales and E.coli outbreak
Nestlé has announced it will be closing the doors of its Caudry site in France following a fall in demand, one year on from an outbreak of E-coli.... Read more
Low dose, high impact: Daily iron intake improves fatigue and stress among athletes – Taiyo study
A new RCT proposes that routine, low dose iron supplementation helps reduce the burden of exercise and improve the mood and fatigue among non-anaemic athletes.... Read more
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