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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

18-Jul-2024

TOP HEADLINES

Beyond sports: PepsiCo highlights new opportunities for active hydration beverages in APAC â Growth Asia Summit 2024

Beverage giant PepsiCo believes there is enormous potential to develop a broad and varied portfolio of active hydration beverages for consumers in the APAC market, based on the wide spectrum of active lifestyle needs in the region.... Read more

Longer-lasting: South Korea launches new database and guidance values to refine expiration dates system

The South Korean government has refined its new expiration dates system with the launch of a new database that is equipped with a search function and specific guidance on âuse-byâ timeframes for processed foods.... Read more

Tea please: ITO EN to debut flagship brand Oi Ocha in India to seize âmassive opportunitiesâ

Japanese tea company ITO EN is gearing up to set foot into the Indian market for the first time with its flagship ready-to-drink green tea brand Oi Ocha.... Read more

When life gives you lemons: Bottega pegs lemon spritz for growth after topping sparkling wine market

Prosecco heavyweight Bottega believes it has found its next major avenue of business growth in the lemon spritz category, claiming it is witness immense demand in APAC.... Read more

Singaporeâs Nyva seeks to expand sales channels of anti-hangover gummy, eyes US and Australia markets

Singapore start-up Nyva is aiming to broaden sales channels of its AlcoBlock anti-hangover gummies, including convenience stores, while setting sights on expansion to markets like the US and Australia.... Read more

Japan GM foods: New government data highlights genetically modified crop safety to assuage âaccidental spillageâ concerns

The Japanese government has released new data highlighting the safety of genetically modified crops to placate public concerns that accidental spillages were affecting biodiversity.... Read more

Growth Asia Summit 2024 'big betsâ: Amway highlights preventive health, plant protein and community building as key strategic focus areas

Amway is focusing its resources on several key categories, including gut health and anti-ageing, based on major trends that it has observed and believes possess immense potential for growth.... Read more

South Koreaâs Harim releases protein-focused RTH products and snacks to ride 'healthy pleasure' trend

South Korean brand Harim seeks to meet growing consumer demand for protein-rich products in the country with a new cookie range and ready-to-heat chicken breasts seasoned with popular local flavours.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Fruity future: Thai Coconut, TipCo, Zespri and more on the evolution of fruit-based innovation in APAC

Fruit-based product innovation and consumption formats in APAC are evolving far beyond conventional use, with innovation spanning bakery products to alternative seafood, according to industry experts.... Read more

âPlugging the gapsâ: Market consolidation in cultivated protein sector vital to overcome âdisillusionmentâ

Singapore cultivated seafood firm Umami Bioworks believes that strategic mergers are crucial to overcome doubts about the sector and achieve buy-in from major brands which can help the category scale-up.... Listen now

Fat for fitness: Smaller packs and keto options driving nut butter popularity in Asia

New Zealand nut butter specialist Forty Thieves believes that its flexibility in providing smaller packaging options as well as a dedicated keto range is driving growth across the region.... Listen now

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source

Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...

24-Sep-2024

Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork

Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And itâs not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makersâ...

25-Sep-2024

New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future

Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...

26-Sep-2024

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Healthy Ageing APAC

Asia faces huge social, economic and health challenges due to its rapidly ageing population, but it also provides vast opportunities for food, beverage and nutrition firms to cater to this burgeoning demographic through supplements, functional foods and beverages and healthier everyday items that still taste...

14-May-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

The potential $1.5 billion EUDR cost to consumers

While the EUDR aims to influence global action on climate change, a new study has explored the cost implications that could be passed on to the consumer.... Read more

Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts can improve sleep â pilot study

Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts improved sleep quality of participants without adverse side effects in a study trial.... Read more

Greggs reveals plans for national distribution centre

Greggs has announced plans for a new national distribution centre in Kettering as part of its continuing investment in its supply chain capacity.... Read more

Leprino Foods to branch into non-animal casein production in Fooditive partnership

One of the largest mozzarella producers is set to leverage an alternative method of production to derive casein, a major milk protein.... Read more

âWettest' British summer leads to calls for early slurry storage preparations

Britainâs dairy and livestock farmers have been urged to start their preparations for winter slurry storage now, as whatâs expected to be the wettest summer in a century could put extra pressure on storage.... Read more

Seven summer beverage trends for 2024

What's hot this summer? We take a look at the top beverage trends.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

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