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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology11-Mar-2025
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Predicting the future of taste with Symvision AI™
Predicting the future of taste with Symvision AI™
An ever-changing world makes decoding trends crucial to develop market relevant food and beverage innovations. Anticipate the future of taste, nutrition and health with Symvision AI™, our AI-based multisource prediction tool for flavors, ingredients and claims... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Export enthusiasm: Nestle Malaysia ‘confident’ for positive 2025 despite FY24 profits downturn
Nestle Malaysia has voiced confidence for a positive 2025 despite seeing large declines in its FY2024 profits, with plans to emphasise its position as a halal manufacturing hub and export capabilities.... Read more
Japan springboards 2025 international food trade initiatives with Australia agreement, GI successes
Japan has made a roaring start to its plans for international food trade in 2025 with the announcement of a new collaboration with Australia as well as six new successful Geographical Indications (GI) registrations.... Read more
SPC Group eyes bigger slice of halal market, Malaysia plant to boost expansion in SEA, ME
South Korean food major SPC Group’s recently completed manufacturing plant in Malaysia will help drive its growth in South East Asia and the Middle East.... Read more
Brand New: Mars Wrigley, Kewpie, Thai Union and more big brands feature in our round-up
Mars Wrigley, Kewpie, Thai Union and more big brands feature in this edition of Brand New.... Read more
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025: Entries now open, four new categories added
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 are now open for submissions and there are four new categories added into this year’s event.... Read more
SAMBAZON prioritises product taste testing over advertising to win over new consumers
US-based açaí brand SAMBAZON is prioritising taste testing promotional activities over advertising in the Middle East, with the former has shown strong customer conversion rates.... Read more
Reformulation, health concerns lead innovation in key APAC staples - In-depth analysis
Major APAC staple food categories from rice to vegetable oil are seeing innovation efforts being driven by consumer demands for reformulation, healthier substitutions, and sustainability concerns.... Read more
Going digital: Vietnam launches online food safety system handbook for food industry
Vietnam has launched a new handbook to help food and beverage companies in the country use its newly-enforced online food safety system platform.... Read more
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Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 8 Broadcasts
Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 8 Broadcasts
Join FoodNavigator online as we explore Healthy Alternatives, Healthier Snacking, Sugar Reduction, Weight Management, Functional Beverages, Plant-Based Innovation, Healthy Ageing and Mood Food. Register now for FREE... click here
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Positive Nutrition 2025: Join us for our free-to-attend Healthier Snacking APAC digital event
Healthier snacking has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand food categories in Asia over the past few years, and FoodNavigator-Asia will dive deep into the secrets of this category success in the final webinar of our Positive Nutrition 2025 series.... Read more
Brands bonanza: Check out the major food, beverage and nutra joining the Growth Asia Summit 2025
A raft of big-name brands have been added to the line-up for our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore to share their insights on biggest industry opportunities across the region.... Read more
 Kava drinks set to shake up NOLO market as next-gen alcohol alternative - The Calmer Co
Australia-based The Calmer Co believes that kava-based drinks are well-positioned as part of the second generation of low-to-no alcohol (NOLO) beverages, providing relaxation functional benefits in addition to being an alternative to booze.... Listen now
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Healthy Alternatives
More than half of Americans follow a specific diet, with highprotein, mindful eating, calorie-counting, clean eating and intermittent fasting topping the charts. And more consumers are likely to purchase a snack labeled as "healthy" than an identical one without the claim. But how do consumers...
12-Mar-2025
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Healthier Snacking
The Asia snacking sector is thriving, with innovation and consumer demand at an all time high. However, there two key trends that are driving the growth – health and functionality. As consumers increasingly snack more and move away from set meal occasions, they are demanding...
19-Mar-2025
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Alternative proteins and sustainability drivers in pet food
As the pet food industry grows, so does the need to minimise its climate impact. Addressing the environmental footprint of feeding cats and dogs is crucial.
25-Mar-2025
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Exploring the gut microbiome in pets
Emerging research reveals the gut microbiome of cats and dogs not only influences their digestive health but also plays a vital role in their overall wellbeing. This session will delve into the groundbreaking science behind how nourishing and supporting the gut microbiome can enhance pets'...
26-Mar-2025
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Mood food: Eating with mental health in mind
Mental health is in decline, with Gen Z being hit harder than most. Luckily for those with pill fatigue, food can provide much more than just energy: some ingredients are linked to improved brainpower, others can de-stress, and more still tap into the "second brain"...
05-Mar-2025
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Healthy ageing and the 'longevity' trend
As ageing population numbers rise, an opportunity is opening in food and beverage. While older consumers seek tailored formulations, younger generations also want to live healthier, for longer. How can industry best tap into the "healthy longevity" trend?
26-Feb-2025
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Plant-Based Innovation
While the wider economic landscape and consumer education remain challenges for the plant-based sector in Asia, there are several opportunities for the industry to make gains across the region. With plant-based diets very much steeped in the tradition of many markets, industry can capitalize by...
19-Feb-2025
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Functional Beverages
The functional beverage market is slated to reach a staggering $350 million by 2030 as increasingly health-conscious consumers turn their backs on sugary soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in favor of healthier options that can help them keep up their energy or calm down without...
12-Feb-2025
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Weight Management
What eating patterns and health claims resonate with consumers? Today's niche diets, social media blips and Internet searches could reveal tomorrow's must-have functional ingredients or influential diets. We will take a look at evolving eating patterns and the return of weight-loss culture.
29-Jan-2025
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Sugar Reduction
Too much sugar is bad news for health, but consumers don't want to compromise on taste, texture, or indulgence. While sugar reduction technologies promise sweetness with fewer calories, concerns over sweeteners do still exist and could be damaging ingredient reputations. How can manufacturers hit the...
22-Jan-2025
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories from February 2025
Here’s a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories from February 2025, including Nestle’s coffee strategies in India and China, 3D-printed cultivated meat in India, Mars Wrigley’s AMEA plan and more.... Read more
MuscleBlaze to ramp up global business as protein invention secures US patent
MuscleBlaze, one of India’s whey protein and sports nutrition market leaders, has secured an invention patent from the US, which it believes will help propel its international expansion.... Read more
Dairy dilemma: Fonterra’s slump in China leads to profit decline
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has seen strong growth in South East Asia but also a significant decline in China, resulting in a decrease in profits for the first quarter of its FY2025.... Read more
Silkworm protein: Post-exercise ‘consumption moments’ can normalise insect-based foods, says Kaiko
Kaiko, a Japanese silkworm protein brand, believes that linking the functional benefits of insect-based foods to familiar consumption moments can drive consumer acceptance and normalisation.... Read more
Digital health interventions could educate consumers on salt intake, potentially leading to lower blood pressure, say researchers
Researchers in China find potential in mobile health app for salt intake education, which can help manage systolic blood pressure long term.... Read more
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