GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in October 2021

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Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in October 2021.

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in October 2021, including palm oil supply concerns, Coca-Cola's product reformulation, Mondelez's 'humaning' approach and more.

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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FNA top 10 October 2021
FNA top 10 October 2021

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.

Palm oil supply pain: Fears Indonesian output may not meet global demand as economies recover
Palm oil supply pain: Fears Indonesian output may not meet global demand as economies recover

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.

Read the full story here.

ASEAN soft drink reformulation: Coca-Cola highlights rising post-pandemic regional demand for healthier options
ASEAN soft drink reformulation: Coca-Cola highlights rising post-pandemic regional demand for healthier options

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.

Read the full story here.

Human touch: Mondelez says empathy and localisation, not just data, needed to win consumers
Human touch: Mondelez says empathy and localisation, not just data, needed to win consumers

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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Making a comeback: Thailand hails food industry growth after COVID-19 slump – but urges firms to maintain vigilance
Making a comeback: Thailand hails food industry growth after COVID-19 slump – but urges firms to maintain vigilance

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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Food safety first: China issues guidelines for near-expired foods after anti-waste law boosts sales
Food safety first: China issues guidelines for near-expired foods after anti-waste law boosts sales

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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Fresh and functional: China plant-based firm All Plants churns out new oat milk products for younger generation
Fresh and functional: China plant-based firm All Plants churns out new oat milk products for younger generation

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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Health food expansion: Openway Food tapping Aussie-made and organic credentials for Asia growth – CEO interview
Health food expansion: Openway Food tapping Aussie-made and organic credentials for Asia growth – CEO interview

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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Expanding palm oil horizons: Malaysia taps trans-fat free and cost advantages to spotlight Middle East as major new export market
Expanding palm oil horizons: Malaysia taps trans-fat free and cost advantages to spotlight Middle East as major new export market

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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Boring approach: NZ's first commercially mass-produced 'local' oat milk firm targets APAC expansion
Boring approach: NZ's first commercially mass-produced 'local' oat milk firm targets APAC expansion

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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Overcoming the humps: How novel packaging and processing tech can make camel meat more palatable
Overcoming the humps: How novel packaging and processing tech can make camel meat more palatable (HAndrii/Getty Images)

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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