Read more on Asahi's sustainability strategy update, young consumer interest in low-to-no alcohol beverages, animal and alternative protein demand and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2023.
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Read more on Asahi's sustainability strategy update, young consumer interest in low-to-no alcohol beverages, animal and alternative protein demand and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2023.
Click through the gallery to see them all.
Japanese beverage giant Asahi has updates its corporate sustainability strategy as is seeks to improve its chances of hitting its 2050 carbon zero commitments.
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An increasing number of young consumers are looking for novel alcoholic drinks in low or zero ABV formats, and are willing to pay a premium for the pleasure, say industry experts.
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Consumer demand for alternate proteins is unlikely to end up growing at a uniform rate due to local dietary differences, much of which will still prioritise animal protein in the long run, according to an expert panel.
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The rapid rise of health and sustainability trends in the Asia Pacific region has made its way into staple foods such as rice, edible oils and salts, with extensive new product innovation helping to propel growth, our exclusive in-depth report reveals.
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Government and industry representatives from the palm oil and rubber sectors in Malaysia have urged the European Union (EU) to withdraw 'highly demeaning' clauses within its controversial deforestation regulation, punctuating this with a 500-strong protest in the capital city centre.
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Nestle Malaysia has vowed to continue its progress in environmental and business sustainability areas such as renewable energy, recyclable packaging and plant-based product innovation even amidst current global economic instability.
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New data from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has revealed lacking understanding in local consumers regarding caffeine content in daily foods and drinks and the relevant side effects, posing a risk of overconsumption.
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The age-old ideas that palm oil sustainability must involve complex certification processes and premium price points needs to be scrapped in order to truly achieve sustainable goals throughout the entire value chain, according to industry experts.
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The team behind a new soft robotics invention from Singapore is hoping to help 'risk averse' food manufacturers get to grips with the potential of new technology.
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Taiwan's largest plant-based food manufacturers claim consumers are increasingly adopting vegetarian diets for sustainability and health reasons, as opposed to religious factors, and say that recent government policies are helping propel further growth.
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