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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

16-Jul-2024

TOP HEADLINES

Bureaucratic bungle: EU deforestation regs face postponement pressures amid âurgentâ commodity trade concerns

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is undergoing further pressure â this time from within its own Parliament â to postpone implementation as an âurgentâ matter, with concerns looming over key trade commodities such as palm oil and cocoa.... Read more

K-food strategy: CJ CheilJedangâs bibigo debuts ready-to-heat rice rolls in Australia on the back of sales growth

CJ CheilJedangâs food brand bibigo recently introduced its frozen rice rolls in supermarket chain Woolworths in Australia, a market where the firm is reaping significant sales growth.... Read more

Export adventures: Thailandâs MAMA targets overseas instant noodle markets with local flavours and premium positioning

Thailand instant noodle giant MAMA is setting its sights on export market consumers with its new Thai ConNext range, which focuses on fusing âvery Thaiâ flavours with a premium positioning.... Read more

Sustainability Snippets: Mondelez cage-free eggs strategy, Nescafe China upcycled cascara drink, plant-based sector future and more feature in our round-up

Mondelez cage-free eggs strategy, Nescafe China upcycled cascara drink, plant-based sector future and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets.... Read more

Mixed results for hydrolysed milk formulas in allergy prevention among children â meta-analysis

Hydrolysed milk formula may prevent certain allergies but increase risk of wheeze as compared to breast milk, according to a new meta-analysis funded by Huhhot Science & Technology Plan and the National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy in China.... Read more

Real food only: Education and price the main hurdles for niche products that are wholesome - vegan start-up Everiday Foods

Singapore-based Everiday Foods has identified a gap in the market for clean eating, but the vegan start-up sees educating consumers and justifying the higher prices of wholesome foods as its main challenges.... Read more

Egg advances: Mondelez on why Vietnam provided great opportunity for cage-free egg adoption

Mondelez has highlighted several of the key factors that needed to be in place for its adoption of cage-free eggs in its leading cake brand in Vietnam.... Read more

Growth Asia Summit 2024: See what our Diamond sponsors will be sharing in Singapore next week - part two

Senior industry experts from Angel Yeast, Morinaga Milk and Sirio will be taking to stage in Singapore next week to share their latest insights at our Growth Asia Summit.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Nestle, PepsiCo, Blackmores, GNC, Mondelez, Danone, BYHEALTH, Swisse set to take the stage in Singapore: Growth Asia Summit

There are just two weeks to go until Nestle, PepsiCo, Blackmores, GNC, Mondelez, Danone, BYHEALTH and Swisse will be among the big-name brands taking to the stage at our Growth Asia Summit.... Read more

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

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

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

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source

Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...

24-Sep-2024

Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork

Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And itâs not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makersâ...

25-Sep-2024

New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future

Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...

26-Sep-2024

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

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

PepsiCo reveals finalists for 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition

PepsiCo named the finalists for this year's Greenhouse Accelerator Program, featuring eight brands that create products inspired by Hispanic heritage and tap into consumer demands for better-for-you and functional foods and beverages.... Read more

Is flexitarianism increasing? Behind the rise of hybrid meat

Quorn is the latest to delve into the controversial âhybrid meatâ category, which gives consumers products that are neither fully meat nor fully meat free. But why now?... Read more

'Insane potential'; Swiss longevity start-up Avea overachieving in China, eyes APAC expansion with NMN and collagen range

Swiss longevity start-up Avea is seeing strong growth in China on the back of a livestreaming event, alongside Singapore and Japan, and is eyeing entry into South Korea with its NMN and collagen products.... Read more

Should extra virgin olive oil receive Nutri-Score âAâ?

Since extra virgin olive oil boasts multiple health benefits, is it deserving of a higher Nutri-Score ranking?... Read more

GroceryAid provides Â£6m of support for the grocery industry

GroceryAid has provided Â£6m of support to grocery workers in the past year, as the number of people seeking help from the charity almost doubled.... Read more

Indiaâs food and drug authorities in talks over which body controls vitamins and minerals above RDA

There is an ongoing discussion between Indiaâs food and drug regulators, as well as industry, on whether vitamins and minerals above one recommended dietary allowance (RDA) and upper limits should be regulated by the drug regulator instead.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Historic vodka to enter Asian markets: Heritage and authenticity key to long-term growth â Origen X

Starting from young: Zespri invests in research to cultivate higher consumption of fruits and vegetables in children

Vietnamâs PM instructs health ministry review rules for functional foods advertising

Baby steps: Ajishoya looks to train healthier childrenâs palates with new product lines

Forever young? PepsiCo China on how localisation and indulgence appeals to younger snack consumers

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