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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology - Asia Pacific

01-Sep-2022

TOP HEADLINES

âWin-winâ pick: Carlsberg Malaysia commits to premiumisation to defend profit margins

Brewery giant Carlsberg Malaysia has identified premiumisation as a crucial strategy for the firm to continue achieving profitable growth, even as the firm battles continued inflationary pressures, rising costs and consumer sentiment about price hikes... Read more

Safety not politics: Australian meat sector wants food safety to be depoliticised

The traditional meat industry in Australia has urged for the handling of food safety and biosecurity issues to be kept separate from politics in the country, following public concerns over cattle diseases as well as the governmentâs new National Biosecurity Strategy launch.... Read more

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Food and drink from Ireland â where quality and safety are always a priority

Singapore consumers rightly prize quality and safety as among the most important qualities in the food and drink they consume. At a time when food security and price inflation concern us all, over a quarter of Singaporean consumers rank food safety as being more important than ever since Covid-19.... Read more

Plant power: Asian plant-based start-up scene expected to grow 25% by 2025

The Asian plant-based protein start-up scene is geared to grow 25% by 2025 as more Asians look into flexitarian diets and firms region-wide strive to develop products better suited to their palate.... Read more

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in August 2022

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in August 2022, including Shiok Meats' commercial launch plans, Thailand GMO labelling, Malaysia zero alcohol beverage rules and more.... See more

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Fighting steviaâs bitter aftertaste with a sustainable sweetener, produced through fermentation

Consumers in Asia Pacific are searching for natural-derived, sustainable ways to reduce their sugar intake. Stevia leaf extracts leave scope for improvements, notably in relation to bitter aftertaste, consistency of supply and land use. Cargill responded to those improvement opportunities by developing EverSweet.... Read more

China boom: a2 milk reports strong growth from mother-and-baby stores and domestic online channels

The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said it has seen strong sales of its infant milk formula in China via both mother-and-baby stores and domestic e-commerce channels.... Read more

Ambient ambitions: Could dry-form plant-based meat offer cleaner, more convenient solutions?

Plant-based meat in a dry, ambient format could provide the alternative protein industry with cleaner and more convenient options that can simultaneously also offer longer shelf-life and stability.... Read more

Asian appeal: Bluu Seafood pledges region-specific cultivated fish products

European cultivated fish product firm Bluu Seafood has highlighted its plans for region-specific product innovation in the Asia Pacific region, in the wake of its first product announcement and bid for regulatory approval in Singapore.... 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

'Meat is not the enemy': Why the plant-based sector might not be the future of protein â Growth Asia Summit

One of Australiaâs leading nutrition experts and senior CEOs will be making the case for meat at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit, in the wake of an explosion of interest in the plant-based protein sector.... Read more

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022: One week to go until we reveal this year's winners!

There is just one week to go until we announce the winners of this year's NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, spanning ingredients, finished products and initiatives, at an online ceremony on September 6.... Read more

Flavour fascination: Why localisation is crucial for healthy snacking success in Asia - Listen

Flavour localisation is a crucial strategy for healthy snacking brands to win over Asian consumersâ âsophisticated tastebudsâ, according to Vietnamâs Lecka, which is rapidly expanding across the region.... Listen now

Whatâs in a name? Why Chinaâs hard seltzers market needs agreed category term to boom

Chinaâs hard seltzers market needs to agree on a standardised name in Mandarin for the category before it can truly live up to its growth potential, even with the likes of Coca Cola, Suntory and Camus Cognac ploughing in resources.... Read more

More health, less sugar: Coca-Cola, Dole and Frucor Suntory on the beverage trends driving APAC growth

Consumers in the Asia Pacific region are placing increasing importance on healthier processing methods as well as sugar reduction when it comes to making non-alcoholic beverage purchases, according to experts from a raft of big name brands.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Alt Meat: Innovation shaping the future of alternative meat

To date, innovation has driven phenomenal growth in plant-based meat alternatives.

08-Jun-2022

Alt Meat: Can plant-based take a bigger bite out of the meat market?

The rise-and-rise of plant-based alternatives is well documented, as innovation brings what was once a niche proposition into the mainstream.

08-Jun-2022

Healthy beverage trends: from sparkling water to functional wellness shots (USA)

The beverage category is a hotbed of innovation, with brands increasingly adding functionality as well as fun to their beverages.

31-Mar-2022

'Better-for-you' beverages: From functionality to sugar reduction (APAC)

From less sugar, to added functionality, and local ingredient innovation to limited editions, Asia's beverage industry is increasingly innovating and diversifying to deliver growth.

29-Mar-2022

Plant-based protein in focus: from Pongamia to chickpeas (USA)

Plant-based proteins continue to dominate the so-called 'alternative protein' category.

24-Mar-2022

Eat yourself well: Gut health and immunity (EMEA)

The microbes in our guts help maintain our immune systems and overall health. Awareness of this link continues to gain ground in the wake of COVID-19.

23-Mar-2022

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Kraft Heinz to sell B2B powdered cheese business to Kerry

Kraft Heinz announced a definitive agreement to sell its B2B powdered cheese business to global food ingredients manufacturer Kerry Group.... Read more

South Koreaâs MFDS proposes blood pressure claim for health foods containing garlic

South Koreaâs Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has proposed to allow a blood pressure related claim in health functional foods (HFF) containing garlic.... Read more

Diageo launches innovation fund to mitigate climate change in African smallholder farms

Smallholder farmers are highly vulnerable to weather changes and water scarcity, leading Diageo to launch a fund for innovations which promise to lessen and monitor the impact of water and climate crises on such farms in Africa.... Read more

'We've only really just hit our stride,' Sacred Serve takes 'coconut meat' non-dairy gelato to Whole Foods stores nationwide

Sacred Serve, a Chicago startup making non-dairy gelato using upcycled coconut meat as its star ingredient, is expanding to Whole Foods stores nationwide where it aims to set a new standard for the category.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Export goals: Attention turns to new Asia markets and the US â BYHEALTH International

Calcium, iron, zinc the most consumed minerals in Japan â Govt-funded survey

Gluten-free goldmine? Boost for oat-based brands as study reveals low likelihood of intolerance

'Translating discoveries': Global ageing expert to reveal progress being made to extend health span - Growth Asia Summit

Driving discounts: Major South Korea retailers urged to cooperate with government to stabilise food prices

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