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09-Jul-2024

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Stable, Natural Colors for Fat-Based Applications

Going natural? Bright cake frostings and eye-catching chocolate coatings are now possible with our easy-to-use color solutions â without the risks of specking or color bleed too... click here

TOP HEADLINES

Huge tax hikes: Vietnam proposes phased 100% alcohol tax rise, 10% for sugar-sweetened drinks

The Vietnamese government has drafted new regulations proposing a phased increase on excise taxes for alcoholic beverages to 100% by 2030 as well as 10% for sugar-sweetened beverages, in attempts to curb overconsumption as well as boosting national income.... Read more

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Last week to snap-up tickets for our Singapore event

If you want to explore the biggest food, beverage and nutra growth opportunities in APAC, then you have just one week left to snap-up tickets for our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore.... Read more

Tilapia tales: Singaporeâs Aqua Gold banks on valorisation and clean label trends to launch new furikake brand

Singapore-based Aqua Gold believes that rising interest in food products that can meet the elements of nutrition, valorisation and clean label have laid out a strong foundation for the success of its new furikake brand O.NILO.... Read more

Science Shorts: Asian seafood automation, dates as functional snack, kimchi for immune regulation and more feature in our round-up

Asian seafood automation, dates as functional snack, kimchi for immune regulation and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.... Read more

Kobayashi knock-on effect: Japanese functional foods businesses legally bound to four new rules from Sep

Manufacturers of Foods with Function Claims (FFC) are legally bound to four newly added requirements from September 1 â the latest move in regulating Japanâs functional foods industry since Kobayashi Pharmaceuticalâs red yeast rice scandal broke out.... Read more

On the sauce: Austrian 'all natural' ketchup brand Curtice Brothers finding favour in Asia's rapidly-growing condiments sector

Austrian ketchup brand Curtice Brothers says a focus on natural ingredients, heritage and sustainability is helping it compete with local and international condiment giants in Asia, with the firm seeing success in China, Singapore and Japan.... Read more

Blue economy hurdles: Automation and perception shift crucial to help Asiaâs seafood sector move forward

The seafood sector in Asia requires major transformations both in terms of operational technologies and perception shifts, if the industry hopes to see effective and lasting transformation.... Read more

Salt-free strategy: Heartful Flavours on a mission to reduce sodium levels with innovative Asian staples range

Australian-based start-up Heartful Flavours is on a mission to educate consumers that their taste buds can get used to less salt, as it ramps up promotion of its salt-free Asian staples.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Nestle, PepsiCo, Blackmores, GNC, Mondelez, Danone, BYHEALTH, Swisse set to take the stage in Singapore: Growth Asia Summit

There are just two weeks to go until Nestle, PepsiCo, Blackmores, GNC, Mondelez, Danone, BYHEALTH and Swisse will be among the big-name brands taking to the stage at our Growth Asia Summit.... Read more

Beverage elevation: Kirin, Yili, Yeoâs and more APAC leaders weigh in on functionality, convenience as key drivers

Major brands from Kirin to Yili believe that there is an increasing need for the APAC beverage sector to innovate with added functional and convenience benefits for consumers, especially in a time when the industry is seen as increasingly costly.... Read more

Mass appeal: Mondelez, Hunter Foods, Taokaenoi and more snack leaders on why portion control, better ingredients key to APAC success

Snacking industry heavyweights from Mondelez to Hunter Foods have highlighted portioned packaging and the more thoughtful use of ingredients as crucial factors that can help firms stand out and gain mass appeal in the increasingly crowded APAC snacking sector.... 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

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

Multi-nutrient supplementation of astaxanthin, vitamin E and grape juice improves episodic memory, cognitive performance â RCT

A study has found that 12 weeks of multi-nutrient supplementation, comprising astaxanthin, vitamin E and grape juice extract, resulted in improved episodic memory and several biomarkers associated with cognitive health.... Read more

Industry reacts to Labour landslide election victory

The food and drink manufacturing sector has reacted to the news that Labour will form the next government following a sizeable election win.... Read more

Retracted! Journal pulls DNA barcoding paper that sparked 2015 NYAG herb investigation

The Editor of BMC Medicine has announced the retraction of a controversial 2013 paper that used DNA testing to allege widespread failings in herbal products.... Read more

Can food palatability be predicted?

How can you tell a food is palatable? New research uses three metrics â HFSS, UPF and HPF â to test whether palatability can be predicted.... Read more

CBD inspection highlights significant mislabelling in Portuguese market

A study of CBD products available in Portugal reveals significant discrepancies between label claims and actual cannabinoid compositions, highlighting the need for "stringent regulation and standardised testing protocols".... Read more

Meet the 12-year-old behind SPARâs egg mayo sandwich pack

A 12-year-old from Wakefield has won SPAR North of Englandâs competition to design an egg mayo sandwich pack, which will be available for a limited time.... Read more

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