Read more on palm oil supply concerns, Coca-Cola's product reformulation, Mondelez's 'humaning' approach and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for October 2021.
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Read more on palm oil supply concerns, Coca-Cola's product reformulation, Mondelez's 'humaning' approach and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for October 2021.
Click through the gallery to see them all.
Indonesia's representative palm oil body GAPKI is concerned that it may not be able to produce enough of the commodity this year, given that added demand is expected as economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Beverage giant Coca-Cola has observed a rise in demand for beverages with zero-sugar and reduced-sugar formulations in the South East Asian region, which became even more pronounced after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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Global snack giant Mondelez International has revealed that it is taking a new approach dubbed 'humaning' in its marketing and product innovation post-COVID, arguing 'empathy and localisation' are needed to win over consumers.
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The Thai food industry has seen growth in both the manufacturing and export sectors so far in 2021 after overcoming last year's pandemic slump – but the authorities are urging domestic food firms not to drop their guard yet.
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The Chinese government has published formal food safety and consumption guidelines for products nearing their expiry dates, after a recently-implemented anti-food waste law increased sales.
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Chinese plant-based start-up All Plants is intending to expand its SKUs from 8 to 11 this year, with the latest products involving fresh oat milk, and oat milk with functional benefits to target younger consumers.
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Newly established Australian firm Openway Food, which owns health food brands such as Red Tractor and Raise the Bar, is aiming for further distribution in Asia after gaining traction in China and the US.
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The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is focusing on the Middle Eastern region as a potential major new export market for Malaysian palm oil, and believes that its trans-fat free properties as well as cost advantages can give it an edge over other edible oils in the region.
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New Zealand's first locally mass-produced oat milk brand Boring Oat Milk has its eye on the discerning APAC-wide coffee crowd after a successful domestic supermarket launch, and is confident that its 'whisper, not shout' strategy will stand out on shelves.
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There is plenty of scope in the camel meat industry for better packaging, processing and preservation techniques to increase meat quality, consumer acceptance and exports, according to a new review.
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