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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

29-May-2024

TOP HEADLINES

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

âBuilding consumptionâ: Unilever India banks on milk deflation, accessibility investments to boost nutrition brands reach

Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) hopes that recent deflation in milk prices as well as investments to make its nutrition brands such as Horlicks and Boost more accessible will aid its financial performance.... Read more

Digital evolution: Agthia accelerates food safety and AI developments after strong Q1 financial performance

Middle Eastern food and beverage heavyweight Agthia has accelerated the development of its food safety and AI initiatives as part of the companyâs digital roadmap, after strong financial performance in the first quarter.... Read more

Ramen rise: South Koreaâs Nongshim makes big strides in boosting expansion in Middle East, Europe and US

South Korean food and beverage major Nongshim is intensifying global expansion activities, including raising visibility through event sponsorship in Dubai, entry into prominent supermarkets in France, and increasing production capacity for its US plant.... Read more

Selenium supplementation shows positive effect on oxidative stress and migraine symptoms â RCT

Selenium supplementation for 12 weeks had beneficial effects on several oxidative stress biomarkers and migraine symptoms, suggesting its potential as a complementary therapy, according to a new trial.... Read more

Baked in: Mondelez on how baked goods are set to play key role in driving forward APAC snacking market

Snacking giant Mondelez International believes that baked snacks are set to play a major role in propelling the APAC market , underscoring this belief with the launch of its new US$5mn bakery-focused facility in Singapore.... Read more

Health, wellness and environmental responsibility remain key purchase drivers for UAE consumers amid cost-of-living challenges

Brands should adapt their offerings and messaging to better address the demands of UAE consumers, as health, wellness and ESG practices remain key purchase drivers despite rising cost of living, new data reports.... Read more

Collaboration drive: How Nurasa aims to drive commercialisation of low-sugar, cholesterol-free, and gut-friendly foods

Start-ups need to be helped to act faster to drive returns, while MNC's need assistance to overcome the challenges of carrying out disruptive innovation in-house, says the CEO of Nurasa, which recently launched a new food innovation facility in Singapore to devlop consumer-centric innovation.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Three weeks left to enter, awards ceremony venue revealed!

There are three weeks left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.... Read more

Growth Asia Summit 2024: Updated advance agenda now published â check out the industry experts taking to the stage

We have published the latest advance agenda for our flagship Growth Asia Summit taking place in July â download it today to see the scores of industry experts taking to the stage in Singapore.... 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

Authentic Asia: Thai seasonings brand taps rise of at-home snacking to launch new retail range

Thai-based spice and seasonings specialist firm Nithi Foods hopes to tap the dual rising consumer demand for authentic Asian flavours and at-home snacking to grow its new range Kitchen Kitchen.... 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

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

Free-From

The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...

14-Mar-2024

Food for Kids

Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...

14-Mar-2024

Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets

Developments in personalised nutrition â whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors â continue apace. The market is forecast to grow to over $16bn by 2027. From measuring blood-sugar responses to microbiome diversity, how is this novel sector expected...

13-Mar-2024

Food as Medicine

Todayâs consumers are not turning to food and drink for energy alone. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between diet and health is coming to shape consumer attitudes to food. So which ingredients offer greatest potential in health and wellness? We ask how the...

13-Mar-2024

Plant-based under the Microscope

The plant-based market has boomed in the last decade, with projections it will double in value by 2030. But a recent dramatic slowdown suggests the category is not hitting the mark with shoppers. With health a major driver behind decisions to reduce meat and dairy...

12-Mar-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Avocado used as sustainable reinforcement for plastic packaging

With avocadoâs popularity widespread, avocado pruning residue is readily available for manufacturers. The residue is also, a new study found, a good way of sustainably reinforcing plastic packaging.... Read more

French manufacturer submits UK cultivated meat application, targets 2025 approval

Vital Meat has submitted its novel foods dossier to regulatory bodies in the UK as it seeks approval for its cultivated meat products.... Read more

A new functional foods category in China? Proposal draws mixed reactions from regulatory experts - In-depth analysis

A proposal by Feihe Dairyâs chairman to add a new functional foods category to Chinaâs regulatory system could offer financial and innovation benefits to brands, but there are concerns around its practicality and industry compliance.... Read more

Adverse effects do not deter military supplement use: Study

Military service members continue to use dietary supplements even after reporting adverse effects like rapid heart rate and tingling sensations, according to the latest installment of The Military Dietary Supplement Use Study.... Read more

Red yeast rice âunlikelyâ to cause kidney injury, liver dysfunction or muscular adverse symptoms â latest review over 10-year period

Researchers have found low rate of kidney injury, muscle symptoms and liver dysfunction attributed to red yeast rice consumption, following a meta-analyses spanning a decade.... Read more

NutraCast: New History on appealing to the urban athlete

Lifestyle and nutrition company New History is on a mission to close the nutrition gap in inner city communities through high quality sports nutrition supplements.... Listen now

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Stopping single-use: Abu Dhabi to ban specific Styrofoam products from June 1

Childhood obesity linked to high soda and milk consumption but not juice â Kuwait study

Brand New: Updates from Nestle, Carlsberg, Kirin and more big brands feature in our round-up

Soy connection: Singapore start-up Jiro-Meat looks to commercialise okara-based meat alternative by this year

China excessive packaging rules: Tea in the spotlight as regulator implements stricter bans on entire category

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