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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

28-Feb-2023

TOP HEADLINES

A region infuriated: Confidence in EU trade plummets in ASEAN as palm oil sector formally unites

ASEAN consumer confidence in regional trade relations with the European Union have plummeted on the back of the latterâs recently-passed deforestation law and its impacts on various food commodities, as major palm oil producing countries in the region move to formally protest on the world stage.... Read more

Postbiotics opportunities in Asia: Join us to explore future food and supplement innovation at FREE broadcast

Our latest FREE interactive broadcast will drill down into one of hottest topics in nutrition today â postbiotics â and assess the vast new product development opportunities across the functional food and supplements space.... Read more

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Making the magic happen â the âin-the-momentâ decision drivers that deliver consumer value

The consumer relationship with ingredients, claims and pricing is dynamic and complex. Collaborating with a specialty ingredients partner to create more consumer value can deliver wins on multiple levels.... Read more

Appetite for Australian coffee: Black Bag Roastersâ new plant revs up capacity for South East Asian expansion

The facility gives Black Bag Roasters the ability to roast up to 300 tonnes of coffee beans per week and easy access to the cityâs port, facilitating the export process.... Read more

Sustainability Snippets: South Korea approves recycled PET, Nestle paper packaging, Singapore container return scheme and more feature in our round-up

South Korea approves recycled PET, Nestle paper packaging, Singapore container return scheme and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets.... Read more

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Zero compromises: delivering on the zero-cal sweet spot

Achieving sweetness, full mouthfeel, and balanced flavor release has long been a challenge for zero-calorie drinks. Is a customised sweetener solution the answer?... Read more

âStill too early to tellâ: Blackmores says post-COVID shopper behaviour remains uncertain

It is âstill too early to tellâ how a post COVID-19 pandemic consumer environment will look like, says Blackmores, which has seen a mixture of gains and losses across Asia-Pacific in its latest financial results.... Read more

Trendsetting central: Dubai key market for healthy snacking products to capture Middle East â Temole

Healthy snacking brand Temole believes that it is crucial to gain a firm foothold in Dubai in order to establish a following in the wider Middle Eastern region because of its âtrendsetterâ status.... Read more

Growth Asia Summit 2023: Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole among first wave of keynotes as delegate sales open

Delegate tickets are now on sale at a special earlybird rate for our Growth Asia Summit 2023, as we also announce a raft of new content themes and high profile keynote speakers from Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole.... 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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ONLINE EVENT

Unlock the consumer algorithm with Ingredion

Our Spotlight On - Algorithm for success: Healthy, crispy & delicious is now available to view on-demand. Our panel unveiled the tools to create and reformulate on-trend food and beverage applications so you can achieve success in today's marketplace... click here

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Save the date! Growth Asia Summit 2023 to return to Singapore with raft of new content themes

After a hugely successful debut as a face-to-face event in 2022, our Growth Asia Summit returns for 2023 this September in Singapore with a raft of new content themes.... 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

Innocent innovation: How better-for-you confectionery is shifting candies out of the âguiltyâ indulgence space

The rise of new ingredients and innovations in the better-for-you confectionery space is shifting candies and other sweet treats into a guilt-free indulgence space, and has to the potential to progress further into the functional foods realm.... Listen now

Novel protein production: APAC consumer acceptance soars but scalability still hinders affordability

Novel protein production technologies such as cultivated meat and precision fermentation are seeing consumer acceptance soar in APAC, but are still some way off achieving price parity for the everyday consumer due to challenges with regulations and scale.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Discover How You Can Save More of Your Valuable Product

The APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System from SPX FLOW is a breakthrough pigging technology that helps process lines become more sustainable by reducing product and chemical waste and generating greater product yieldsâall while providing the highest level of food safety possible. Join Pranav Shah, Global...

06-Dec-2022

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. Weâll also be looking at the booming market for childrenâs supplements, particularly in China, as well...

15-Jul-2021

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 regionâs snacking market, but many consumers are not satisfied with simple indulgence or convenience. Increasingly, they are...

13-Jul-2021

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

Healthy Ageing: Metabolic & Digestive Health

Many Asian nations are still struggling to fight battles against obesity, diabetes and heart disease, so weâll be shining the spotlight on the role the food, beverage and nutrition sector has to play in helping alleviate the various metabolic health conditions. Weâll also be assessing the...

01-Jul-2021

Healthy Ageing: Mobility & Cognitive Health

In recognition of the huge public health challenges, and immense business opportunities, posed by Asiaâs 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

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Coca-Cola rebuilds portfolio with a âhigher bar for innovation,â eye on larger market

After The Coca-Cola Co. halved its brands during the pandemic, the beverage giant is ready to strategically rebuild its product portfolio with âconsumers at the center,â a new marketing model, a higher bar for innovation and an eye on a much larger prize than it sought five years ago.... Read more

High consumption of fatty acids is linked to lower quality of life in obese woman â new study

Excessive intake of trans and saturated fats could affect an individualâs physical and social functioning, especially in overweight and obese women, according to a new study.... Read more

Bel Group strengthens Qatar presence with Baladna deal

The French dairy group says the agreement would contribute to reducing its emissions from the region while reinforcing the companyâs presence in the Middle Eastern Gulf.... Read more

The search for the âsuper Hassâ: How the avocado industry is battling âmisconceptionsâ about the âworldâs favourite superfoodâ

The avocado industry is attempting to dispel what it calls myths about sustainability, environmental impact, and labour rights abuses in supply chains.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

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Tradition with a twist: How Philippinesâ plant-based pioneers are infusing health and localisation to stand out