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14-Mar-2024

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TOP HEADLINES

Flexitarian fix: Why focusing on vegans wonât drive APACâs plant-based growth

Focusing on flexitarians and doubling down on the perceived health benefits of consuming less meat and dairy is the best way for APACâs sluggish plant-based sector to secure significant growth.... Listen now

Fresh opportunities: Japanese seafood exporters look to new markets to hit â5 trillion yenâ target after China ban

Japanese officials and seafood exporters have joined forces to explore new overseas markets, with the sector still reeling from Chinaâs import ban in the wake of the Fukushima wastewater release last year.... Read more

Diverse and dynamic: Changing taste and health considerations of Indian consumers driving snack evolution

India-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has observed significant evolution of the branded snacks category in the local market, marked by a âdiscernible shiftâ towards health-consciousness, authenticity, and premiumisation.... Read more

Crocetin creation: Meiji launching functional milk beverage that supports vision and sleep

Japanese dairy giant Meiji is set to release a new Foods with Function Claims (FFC) product that it says would support eye accommodation and improve sleep quality.... Read more

NMN quality in question: Singapore researchers call for industry effort in meeting label claims

The testing of 18 commercially available NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) supplements sold in Singapore found that most products did not meet label claims, and researchers have called for industry-wide effort in resolving the issue.... Read more

Sustainability and smallholder concerns: Palm oil producing nations question EUâs deforestation âworkstream modelâ

Significant doubts remain as to whether the EUâs new deforestation workstream model will be sufficient to allay fears raised by palm oil producing nations, especially in relation to sustainability and smallholder farmers.... Read more

Elevating efficiency: South Korea expands AI-based food imports screening to cover processed foods

South Korea is expanding its AI-based screening system SAFE-i24 to include processed food imports, in a bid to maintain food safety and quality while maximising efficiency particularly during peak seasons.... Read more

Inclusion and affordability: Why emerging Asian markets risk being sidelined in the sustainability agenda

Developing markets in Asia and Africa risk being sidelined in the efforts to create a more sustainable food system, unless inclusion and affordability are placed front and centre to improve nutrition.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Last chance to get early bird deal, Nestle, Haleon join the line-up

Our early bird discount for the 2024 Growth Asia summits ends this Friday, March 15. Don't miss your chance to grab a great deal and hear exclusive market insights from Nestle, Haleon, Amway, PepsiCo, Swisse, Mondelez and lots, lots more!... Read more

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Entries are now open to be crowned this year's brightest and best

The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.... Read more

Go big for bugs: APAC insect protein sector needs substantial big brand and retailer support to move past longstanding 'nascent' stage

The Asia Pacific insect protein industry will need a substantial amount of both big brand and retailer support alongside regulatory developments in order to move past its longstanding 'nascent' status towards more mainstream progress.... Read more

Wellness enhancement: How combined hemp and Ayurveda innovation could hold key to capturing mass market

Indiaâs Hemp Horizons believes that a innovation approach combining the nutrition of hemp seeds with the wellness benefits of Ayurveda could hold the key to the sector appealing to a larger consumer base.... Read more

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Michelle Obamaâs PLEZi expands with carbonated fruit drink for tweens, on its mission to address the USâ âmassive sweetness problemâ

Co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, PLEZi Nutrition is on a mission not only to lower the sugar in beverages, but to fundamentally adjust kidsâ palates to less sweet beverages overall. Can it be done?... Read more

Probiotic L. bulgaricus may not help with weight loss but could decrease blood triglyceride levels â new trial

Supplementation with the probiotic L. bulgaricus may not be helpful for losing weight, but it has the potential to decrease blood triglyceride levels, a new trial has reported.... Read more

US consumersâ chocolate craving continues as sales hit all-time high of $48 Billion in 2023

Confectionery sales in the United States hit $48 billion in 2023 (up from $42.6bn in 2022 ), according to the National Confectioners Associationâs 2024 State of Treating report, which was released at its Cconference in Miami this week.... Read more

FDAâs 2025 legislative wish list calls for mandatory supplement product listing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has outlined its budget and legislative proposals for 2025, with the only dedicated section concerning dietary supplements renewing calls for mandatory product listing and seeking clarifications on the Agency's authorities.... Read more

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