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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

16-Nov-2023

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Replacing Titanium Dioxide in Beverage Mixes

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TOP HEADLINES

Branded still better? Mondelez plays down private label threat citing âstrongâ consumer confidence in Asia and Middle East

Snacking giant Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability, playing down threats from cheaper supermarket private label products.... Read more

Going local: Indiaâs new local language food safety platform hoped to boost compliance among domestic food firms

The Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has launched a new version of its food safety platform in the local Hindi language in an effort to increase domestic food firm understanding and compliance of local regulations.... Read more

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Authentic allium flavors without the hassle: Peeling back the layers on allium extracts

Alliums are a beloved signature ingredient in so many dishes around the world. Explore how to capture sophisticated flavors in a convenient and cost-effective form.... Read more

Grain trade disruption could cause severe repercussions on dietary energy and protein consumption in the Middle East â study

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionâs heavy reliance on grain imports as a source of dietary calories and protein poses major risks to food security and nutrition level among its populations, say researchers.... Read more

Beauty-from-within space sees higher demand for multi-benefit products spanning gut and mental support â expert panel

Asia-Pacificâs beauty-from-within category is seeing rising demand for products that address not only beauty concerns, but also those that provide multiple benefits spanning gut health and mental support, says a panel involving experts from Haleon, Blackmores, Renovatio, and more.... Read more

Ancient grains, new formats: Nestle India puts millets at the centre of new product innovation efforts

Nestle India has launched a variety of new products focused on millets as a key ingredient this year, in an effort to increase consumer acceptance and awareness via familiar product formats while also aligning with the Indian governmentâs International Year of Milletsâ campaign.... Read more

Beyond product innovation: Affordability and accessibility take centre stage in meeting Asiaâs nutritional needs

Affordability and accessibility are just as important as product innovation if food firms are going to help meets Asiaâs nutritional needs, in a region that is still beset by childhood stunting and rising rates of obesity and diabetes.... Read more

Versatility and stability: How Kirinâs Kyowa Hakko has ridden immunity wave post pandemic â WATCH

Kirin Holdingsâ health science-focused arm Kyowa Hakko says the versatility and stability of its postbiotic ingredient has enabled it to continue to enjoy commercial success beyond the surge of COVID-19.... Read more

Science Shorts: Thailand ultraprocessed foods, China precise 3D printing staple food, Singapore Chinese Health Study findings and more feature in our round-up

Thailand ultraprocessed foods, China precise 3D printing staple food, Singapore Chinese Health Study findings and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

'More than just a spread': Novel applications and affordable pricing strategies crucial to grow nut butter success in APAC

The nut butter industry in Asia Pacific is targeting pricing strategies and novel applications as it seeks to achieve mainstream success beyond being âjust a spreadâ, according to industry experts.... Read more

âSuper cheapâ: Affordability trumps protein and sustainability as main driving factor for insect-based foods in APAC

Affordability is emerging as the main driving factor for insect-based foods in the APAC region, possibly even more significant than its often-lauded protein or sustainability factors.... Listen now

Bull fighters: How Thailandâs Hippo Energy Drink is taking on the big-name competition

Thailand-based Hippo Energy Drink believes that its combination of health, natural ingredients and low sugar offerings can help it build on its initial success in South East Asia and take on major brand competitors in the category.... Read more

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in October 2023

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in October 2023, including Philippines regulatory updates, South Korea food safety warnings, new Shark Tank-backed iced tea innovation and more.... See more

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Beverage giants in hot water over plastic bottle recycling claims

Environmental and consumer rights organisations are taking legal action against NestlÃ©, Danone, and The Coca-Cola Company, over recyclable claims made about their plastic bottles. They have raised an external alert to both the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, alleging the FMCGs' â100% recyclableâ or â100% recycledâ claims for plastic bottles are misleading.... Read more

Consumer confidence for seasonal chocolate and candy creates growth opportunities - new report finds

A new report from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that 64% of total chocolate and candy sales in the US are attributed to the big four seasons â Valentineâs Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays - ensuring that confectionery products continue to enhance special occasions and the category remains strong year-round.... Read more

From âthe end of categoriesâ to tech-enabled permissibility: The trends reshaping the future of food

The lines that separated retail and foodservice are blurring and breaking, as food technology is addressing logistic and supply chain issues and providing new ways for consumers to experience products, Kevin Ryan, CEO of Malachite Strategy & Research, shared during a keynote presentation at the 2023 Private Label Manufacturersâ Association trade show.... Read more

EIT Food expands to Latin America for burgeoning food tech start-ups

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is expanding its Food Accelerator Network (FAN) to Brazil, where it will open a hub that will help develop burgeoning agrifood-tech start-ups in the Latin America region.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

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