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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology30-May-2023
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FoodNavigator Protein Vision 2023
FoodNavigator Protein Vision 2023
Join us online for Protein Vision 2023 on 21-22 June to discuss Innovations in Alternative Meat & Dairy. We’ll cover plant-based meat, what’s next for meat alternatives, innovative NPD in dairy and what’s next for animal-free dairy. Register for FREE... click here
TOP HEADLINES
‘2028 to reach cost parity’: Steakholder Foods targeting food firm partnerships as it eyes 3D cultivated meat printing commercialisation
3D printed cultivated meat firm Steakholder Foods is targeting cost parity with conventional products by 2028, while also exploring new partnerships to boost its 3D printing capabilities, which it hopes to fully commercialise next year.... Read more
A toast to innovation: Tiger breaks beer-making boundaries to keep up with ‘sessionable and accessible’ drinking trends
Singapore beer giant Tiger’s latest product innovation is driven by Korean culture, and aims to appeal to young consumers seeking progressive flavours and easy-to-drink options.... Read more
Upcycling upside: Singapore’s Confetti Snacks in talks with Walmart and Target as collaboration with Dole and Disney lays on the horizon
Singapore-based Confetti Snacks’ fruitful venture in the US has given the firm a better understanding of differing consumer demands in the East and West, as well as a boost for its APAC expansion ambitions.... Read more
Policy Picks: Philippines R&D foods guidelines, Singapore's Nutri-Grade analysis, Indonesia's food safety standards and more feature in our round-up
Philippines R&D foods guidelines, Singapore's Nutri-Grade analysis, Indonesia's food safety standards and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.... Read more
LC-Plasma’s symptom-relief effects show promise as adjunctive treatment for COVID-19 – Kirin and Nagasaki University
Joint research by Kirin Holdings and Nagasaki University has found that Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma) could hasten recovery of smell and taste dysfunction caused by COVID-19, which will further drive R&D in the postbiotic’s use in pharmaceutical drugs.... Read more
Singapore’s SnackRight prioritises boosting of product shelf-life to better appeal to major retailers
Healthy snack brand SnackRight is seeking to withstand wider economic uncertainties by focusing on product improvement and shelf-life extension, in order to increase its sales channels.... Read more
Sea-food from sea-plants: Thai Union sees next stage of alt-protein growth coming from the ocean
The next stage of evolution for the plant-based seafood sector in APAC is likely to come from the sea itself, in the form of proteins from marine-based plants such as seaweed and kelp, according to seafood giant Thai Union.... 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
Growth Asia Summit 2023: One week left to snap-up earlybird tickets - check out the advance agenda
The earlybird discount for this year's Growth Asia Summit will end on May 30 - get your tickets today and check out the advance agenda detailing the industry experts and topics that will be addressed in Singapore this September.... Read more
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023: Entry deadline extended to June 5 - don't miss out!
The deadline for the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards has been extended to June 5 - giving you three more weeks to finalise your entries!... Read more
 Overcoming kids' veggie aversion: Taste and health the key combo to drive uptake of healthy snacks and improve diets
Children are the ‘toughest food critics’ meaning that healthy snack firms have to pay equal attention to taste and nutrition if they are going to attract mass appeal and help improve the diets of young people.... Listen now
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
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
Chocolate remains king in sweet baked goods category, as better-for-you sees growth
Whether as daily delights or a moment of self-care, consumers are turning to bakery items in a range of flavors, including established classics and globally inspired tastes, as the overall market also provides better-for-you options, Sarah Hickey, senior director of insights and market research for Dawn Foods, shared during an International Dairy Deli Bakery Association webinar.... Read more
‘Second business category’: South Korea’s AceBiome identifies joint health as its next major focus
South Korean probiotics firm, AceBiome, popular for its weight management probiotic BNRThin, is adding joint health as one of its core business focuses amid an ageing society.... Read more
Mackie’s scoops countrywide supermarket listings
Ice cream firm Mackie’s of Scotland has scooped a new UK-wide listing for its Honeycomb SKU in Waitrose stores.... Read more
And the winners are…Trade body NHPNZ recognises domestic sector’s biggest achievers
Trade body Natural Health Products NZ has announced the winners of its annual industry awards.... Read more
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