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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology02-May-2024
TOP HEADLINES
Journey to the west: South Korea food exports growth led by rising ramen demand in key markets
South Korea has seen a leap in ramen exports across its key export destinations in the first quarter of the year, led primarily by growth in the United States, South East Asia and European markets.... Read more
Growth Asia Summit 2024: See the active lifestyle nutrition thought-leaders taking to the stage in Singapore
Day two of our Growth Asia Summit 2024 will feature expert insights on active lifestyle nutrition from PepsiCo, Amway, IC Beverage, NielsenIQ and Monash University.... Read more
2024 Acceleration: Carlsberg Malaysia pledges additional investment to boost portfolio expansion and supply chain efficiency
Brewery giant Carlsberg Malaysia has pledged to pour in additional investments to boost select parts of its SAIL business strategy, with priority given to areas such as premium and zero-alcohol innovation, digitalisation and supply chain efficiency improvement.... Read more
Sugar tax support in Australia: Messaging needs to go beyond ‘concerns over practices in the food industry’ – Study
Targeted messaging based on personal characteristics and demographics might have more success in garnering support for controversial sugar taxes than focusing on the impact to the food industry, claim researchers in Australia. Several countries in APAC and the Middle East have implemented such policies in recent years in efforts to curb diabetes and obesity. However, they have often come under fire from industry and some consumers, especially in a time of economic uncertainty.... Read more
Nestle taps into Dr. Reddy’s nutra distribution network to boost India reach
Nestle India is forming a joint venture with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to boost the reach of its nutraceutical products, such as Nature’s Bounty and Optifast, across India.... Read more
On the outside: China announces new labelling standards for pre-packaged foods to ensure visibility and clarity
The China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced new regulatory standards for pre-packaged food labels, urging food and beverage companies to comply in order to boost clarity for consumers.... Read more
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Six weeks left to submit your entries and be crowned region’s brightest and best!
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.... Read more
Dubai snacks firm SMITHS eyes Asia expansion with products pandering to consumer flavour preferences and clean-eating trend
Dubai-based snacks firm SMITHS is pursuing a bigger share of the Asian market by banking on its long brand history, and introducing products that are cleaner and tapping on evolving flavour trends.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Growth Asia Summit 2024: Check out the maternal and women’s health experts taking to the stage on day one
Experts from major industry players such as Haleon, Himalaya Wellness and BYHEALTH will be sharing the latest developments in APAC’s thriving maternal and women’s health sectors on day one of our Growth Asia Summit 2024.... Read more
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Check out all 16 categories and our judging panel
With 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people, there are ample opportunities for your organisation to shine at this years NutraIngredients-Asia Awards!... Read more
 â€˜Plugging the gaps’: Market consolidation in cultivated protein sector vital to overcome ‘disillusionment’
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
Polarised patterns: Fonterra, Yili and more big APAC dairy firms on how wellness and enjoyment trends are driving industry
The twin trends of health and wellness alongside indulgence and enjoyment are driving APAC dairy industry growth and opening up a raft of new innovation opportunities, according to industry leaders including Fonterra, Yili, Parag and more.... Read more
Northern Lite-s: Mack Brewery looks to ride rising APAC interest in low-carb beers to tap premium markets
Beer drinkers in Asia are steadily following the European trend of increasingly seeking low-carbohydrate products, opening new opportunities for brands in the premium drinks segment.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL 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...
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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...
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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
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Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets
Developments in personalised nutrition – whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors – 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
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Food as Medicine
Today’s 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
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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
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Reformulation & fortification: Changing trends in healthier foods
‘Unhealthy’ foods are in the spotlight, with shoppers wanting better-for-you alternatives. With these same consumers unwilling to compromise on taste, food manufacturers have a challenge on their hands: how can ‘baddies’ best be removed, and beneficial ingredients added, with positive nutrition in mind?
12-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
AYUSH products should not claim nutraceutical value – Indian authorities
Ayurveda and other related drugs or products are not allowed to claim nutraceutical value, the Indian authorities said.... Read more
UK introduces physical border checks for EU-imported dairy
The measures are part of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which is being phased in this year.... Read more
Study highlights racial differences for DHA intakes, calls for optimizing DHA status in pregnancy
Black women have, on average, lower DHA omega-3 levels and higher risk of preterm birth, but high dose supplementation with DHA may reduce the risk of preterm birth and early preterm birth, says a new study.... Read more
Supergut rolls out nationwide in GNC stores as part of GLP-1 nutritional support section
Supergut is expanding nationwide as part of GNC’s new section dedicated to GLP-1 nutritional support, as the brand has quadrupled its sales in the last two quarters due to consumer interest in gut health and products to alleviate symptoms from drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.... Read more
PREVIOUS HEADLINES
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Oat milk brand YOOK banks on ‘superior’ taste and texture to propel expansion into Asia and Middle East
Road to RIG: Nestle maintains optimistic outlook for non-price driven growth despite Q1 setbacks in APAC
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