Our most-watched 2017 food and beverage videos from Asia-Pacific

Interviews with top execs from Nestle, Crown and Jebsen & Jessen took the top spots in our most-viewed videos list of 2017.

They were discussing the latest reformulation trends, packaging innovations and regional investment plans.

Also making the grade in our top five were interviews with the food chief at Singapore's organisation for SME innovation, and the boss of one of the city state's largest food conglomerates.

Take a look at the full list for more.

1) Watch – Nestle’s Singapore R&D MD on sugar, salt reduction and fortification

Consumer and government demands for healthier products are driving Nestlé’s R&D efforts in Singapore, with one recent beverage reformulation project slashing sugar by 50% and adding 30% more protein.

Watch the full video here.

2) Video: ‘We’re investing where the market grows… and that’s Asia’

Distributor Jebsen & Jessen recently opened in its first ingredients site in the region — a $17m joint venture malt processing factory in Thailand alongside supplier Muntons.

Watch the full video here.

3) Video: Singapore to boost status as a food and nutrition powerhouse

Increasing high-tech jobs, boosting exports and helping home-grown brands soar are among the priorities for Singapore as it seeks to cement its status as South East Asia's premier food industry hub.

Watch the full video here.

4) Video: Asia is still the growth engine of the food world, Singapore CEO

Better productivity, more reliable logistics and enhancing export opportunities — these are just three of the key benefits of Commonwealth Capital's new $70m manufacturing site in Singapore.

Watch the full video here.

5) WATCH: The top beverage packaging trends in Asia Pacific  Crown

Crown’s Asia president has revealed the latest beverage packaging trends gaining traction, as the firm continues to expand its operations across the region.

Watch the full video here.