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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

19-Oct-2023

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TOP HEADLINES

âSuper cheapâ: Affordability trumps protein and sustainability as main driving factor for insect-based foods in APAC

Affordability is emerging as the main driving factor for insect-based foods in the APAC region, possibly even more significant than its often-lauded protein or sustainability factors.... Listen now

âGlocalisation is overâ: Microlocality and domestic production chain increasingly important for APAC consumers

Food and beverage brands that are able to convey microlocal tastes and tap into consumer pride with a strong domestic production chain are best-placed for success in the APAC region, according to Kerry.... Read more

Hemp for active nutrition: Regulatory support and debunking of myths âcrucialâ to unlock potential

Stronger government regulatory support and the âdebunkingâ of myths surrounding hemp are still at a âcrucialâ stage in Asia, the success of which is key to unlocking its active nutrition potential.... Read more

Safety First: India organic lab testing, South Korea safety warnings, FSANZ added sugar definition and more feature in our round-up

India organic lab testing, South Korea safety warnings, FSANZ added sugar definition and more feature in this edition of Safety First.... Read more

Choline concern: Only one-in-four pregnant Aussie women meeting guidelines

Only 23% of pregnant women are meeting daily choline intake recommendations of 440mg/day, says an Australian study, despite its crucial role in cognitive development prenatal infants.... Read more

Philippines sugar tax: âWatered-downâ policy will lead to fewer health gains â new data

The sugar tax as implemented in the Philippines will lead to health and economic improvements, but to a lesser extent that if it had been enacted in its original form, new data suggests.... Read more

Liquor legacy: Chinaâs 1,300-year-old Yanghe Distillery eyes wider international markets with âmellowâ baijiu portfolio

China liquor heavyweight Yanghe Distillery is looking to establish itself more firmly in international markets, banking on the expansion of its baijiu portfolio with mid-to-premium ranges as well as its trademark âmellowâ flavour.... 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

FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC broadcast: Check out our latest speakers and register for free today

Our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast takes place in just two weeks, and today we can reveal the full line-up of expert speakers.... Read more

And the winners areâ¦Check out who took the top prizes at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023

We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.... Read more

The âwholeâ picture: Emotional marketing and wholegrain options key ingredients for APAC bakery growth â Lotte, Julieâs and more!

Emotional marketing to better connect with consumers as costs increase and innovation across the wholegrain space are two key ingredients for APAC bakery success, according to industry heavyweights such as Lotte and Julieâs.... Read more

Lessons learned: How can APAC cultivated meat sector avoid past alt protein âpitfallsâ?

The cultivated meat industry in APAC needs to focus on localisation and realistic pricing strategies to avoid repeating past alternative protein âpitfallsâ, says pioneer Aleph Farms.... Listen now

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in September 2023

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in September 2023, including the cocoa sector on EUDR, Mengniu on RTD protein innovation, Thailand pre-packaged labelling regulations and more.... See more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Immune Training for Everyday Health

It is relatively well understood that the immune system remembers the bacteria and viruses that it has previously encountered, protecting us when we come into contact with that specific pathogen again. Generating this memory requires an initial encounter with the pathogen that often results in...

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Mars donates 33 million meals to people in need

Mars Food & Nutrition has donated 33 million meals to people in need since 2021, smashing its target and progressing its net zero goals.... Read more

Consumers are willing to buy âhealthierâ ultra-processed foods, but will the industry deliver?

Food and beverage industry stakeholders are debating the role and importance of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as consumers signal a willingness to try healthier versions of these products.... Read more

âGreater controlâ: Walmart makes strategic investment with Valdosta milk plant

The largest supermarket chain in the US says the new processing plant will help bring needed capacity to the region and allow the retailer to better control the production process, from bottling to packaging.... Read more

Reality bites? US Halloween candy sales unspooked by inflation

Scary monsters (and super creeps) with false teeth may not be the only ones to bite this Halloween as inflation is also hitting households across the United States, forcing many families to keep tight control of the purse strings.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

ANZ Focus: Kombucha firm Kommunity Brew, Pokeno Whiskey, a2 Milk Company and more feature in our round-up

Improving outcomes: Vitamin, probiotic supplementation pre-conception has major potential to boost long-term infant health

Wider appeal: Lotte Thailand targets biscuit innovation for older consumers and religious groups

Synbiotic supplementation combined with increased dietary fibre intake could amplify weight loss effects â Hong Kong RCT

Is personalised nutrition truly the future? Suntory on the challenging journey to âfull personalisationâ

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