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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology - Asia Pacific14-Sep-2021
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TOP HEADLINES
‘Matchless versatility’: Why palm oil’s widespread prevalence in Asian food industry makes it irreplaceable for now
The use of palm oil in the Asian food industry has become so vast and commonplace due to its versatile applications in just about every finished food sector that it will be near-impossible to find another edible oil offering all of palm oil’s functionalities, making it irreplaceable, argue experts.... Read more
Beyond peanut: NZ’s Fix & Fogg cracking the nut butter market with new variations
New Zealand brand Fix & Fogg says rising demand from Australian and APAC consumers for more variety in nut butters is leading them to innovate beyond its traditional peanut products.... Read more
Loving localisation: How the food industry is tailoring global plant-based trend to Asian tastes
Industry players are increasingly tailoring plant-based products to cater to the taste, texture, nutrition needs of consumers in Asia, with consumer awareness and demand showing no signs of slowing.... Read more
 PODCAST: Sober so good – AF Drinks Founder on leading New Zealand’s non-alcoholic cocktail trend
In this episode of our Food and Beverage Trailblazers podcast we speak to Lisa King, Founder of New Zealand’s AF Drinks, about how the firm is leading the domestic non-alcoholic cocktail category as well as her challenges in making the switch from MNC’s such as PepsiCo and Heinz.... Listen now
Omnichannel retail in China: How Australian infant nutrition firms are expanding offline and online reach
Australian infant nutrition firms are increasingly adopting an omnichannel business model in their operations in China, with firms expanding from the common cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) platforms to offline ventures, including mother-and-baby shops and even opening their own stores.... Read more
Next-gen plant-based products: Protein digestion findings could inspire new product development - scientists
Scientists have found plant-based meats are digested differently from animal-based meats in a human gut model and suggest that these findings may facilitate the formulation of a new generation of plant-based meat analogues with improved quality and nutritional attributes.... Read more
Teami eyes wider Middle East expansion following launch of tea blends and skin care in UAE
US-based tea brand Teami is targeting wider Middle East expansion following its recent distribution into UAE.... 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
WATCH: NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021 winners announced
We have announced the winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards for 2021.... Read more
 Growth Asia 2021: All five broadcasts now FREE to view on demand - featuring Mars, Suntory, Thai Union, Danone, Impossible and more!
All five editions of our groundbreaking Growth Asia interactive broadcast series are now available to view on demand, for free, featuring expert insights across the regions's thriving food, beverage and nutrition categories.... Watch now
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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Honey Essential: How Essential is it to ensure Honey Authenticity?
NEXCO is a globally recognized specialist in honey processing and trade. This webinar outlines NEXCO’s approach to honey authentication, exploring how the company employs NMR technology and the FoodScreener Essential from Bruker in its analysis. Using a series of best practice approaches and real-world examples...
08-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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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Nestlé says food prices to rise as inflation bites: ‘Expect to see pricing ramping up’
Nestlé says that it will push price increases through to offset ongoing inflationary pressures in 2022.... Read more
Multi-strain probiotic supplementation reduces vagina infection symptoms in pregnant women – Eight-week RCT
A multi-strain probiotic formula was shown to significantly reduce symptoms of vagina candidiasis – including vagina discharge and irritation – in pregnant women, according to an eight-week RCT conducted in Malaysia.... Read more
It’s official: plant-based diets make us gassier… so what’s worse for the planet – cow or human farts?
We all know plant-based foods increase our wind. But with the take up of this kind of diet seen as one of the best ways for individuals to combat climate change, could these gasses potentially bode badly for the atmosphere?... Read more
Aloe leaf side-effect fears: Korea Consumer Agency calls for re-evaluation of use in health functional foods
The Korea Consumer Agency has urged the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) to re-evaluate the use of aloe vera whole leaf extract in health functional foods, cliaming long-term use could lead to side-effects, such as decreased colon function.... Read more
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