GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in May 2023

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Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in May 2023.

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in May 2023, including Kraft Heinz's Indonesia focus, Nestle's product innovation, cultivated meat naming and more.

Read more on Kraft Heinz's Indonesia focus, Nestle's product innovation, cultivated meat naming and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for May 2023.

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FNA top 10 May 2023
FNA top 10 May 2023

Read more on Kraft Heinz's Indonesia focus, Nestle's product innovation, cultivated meat naming and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for May 2023.

Click through the gallery to see them all.

Upgrades and opportunities: Kraft Heinz pumps investment into Indonesia, eyes meat replacement innovation
Upgrades and opportunities: Kraft Heinz pumps investment into Indonesia, eyes meat replacement innovation

Global food giant Kraft Heinz says investment in an upgraded facility and new sustainability pledges reaffirm its commitment to the crucial Indonesia market, while it has also revealed it is examining opportunities in the meat replacement space.

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Combating price sensitivity: Nestle Malaysia banks on new product innovation to battle through economic challenges
Combating price sensitivity: Nestle Malaysia banks on new product innovation to battle through economic challenges

Nestle Malaysia believes that its strong focus on continued new product innovation will help it combat ongoing global economic challenges and food commodity cost increases.

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Salt and sugar reduction: Kraft Heinz says China, Indonesia plans key part of APAC ESG commitments
Salt and sugar reduction: Kraft Heinz says China, Indonesia plans key part of APAC ESG commitments

Global food giant Kraft Heinz has revealed salt and sugar reduction projects for major markets such as China and Indonesia, with the firm stating its nutritional strategy is a key part of its regional sustainability commitments.

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Name of the game: Can there be a consensus on how to name meat products grown in a lab?
Name of the game: Can there be a consensus on how to name meat products grown in a lab?

Cell-based meat? Cultivated meat? Differing views have been put forward by the FAO, WHO and industry players in APAC in defining the product, even though everyone seems to acknowledge that a common language is key for consumer education.

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'Far more than a snack': Dole touts new Fruit Pops range for multiple consumption occasions
'Far more than a snack': Dole touts new Fruit Pops range for multiple consumption occasions

Fruit specialist firm Dole says its new Fruit Pops range is 'more than a snack', highlighting multiple consumption occasions including deserts and even cocktails.

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Healthier but scarier: Over half of Chinese consumers doubtful about safety of sweeteners‑ national survey
Healthier but scarier: Over half of Chinese consumers doubtful about safety of sweeteners‑ national survey

Over half of all Chinese consumer still harbour doubts over the safety of both natural and artificial sweeteners on a regular basis, according to a recent nationwide survey.

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Upcycling upside: Singapore's Confetti Snacks in talks with Walmart and Target as collaboration with Dole and Disney lays on the horizon
Upcycling upside: Singapore's Confetti Snacks in talks with Walmart and Target as collaboration with Dole and Disney lays on the horizon

Singapore-based Confetti Snacks' fruitful venture in the US has given the firm a better understanding of differing consumer demands in the East and West, as well as a boost for its APAC expansion ambitions.

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Sea-food from sea-plants: Thai Union sees next stage of alt-protein growth coming from the ocean
Sea-food from sea-plants: Thai Union sees next stage of alt-protein growth coming from the ocean

The next stage of evolution for the plant-based seafood sector in APAC is likely to come from the sea itself, in the form of proteins from marine-based plants such as seaweed and kelp, according to seafood giant Thai Union.

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'Samples Only': Philippines FDA sets strict import guidelines for unregistered food products used for R&D
'Samples Only': Philippines FDA sets strict import guidelines for unregistered food products used for R&D

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration is implementing new strict import guidelines for food and beverage items that manufacturers want to use for R&D.

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Moving past the worst? Unilever India taps food innovation strategies to curb inflation impact
Moving past the worst? Unilever India taps food innovation strategies to curb inflation impact

Food and beverage giant Unilever India has tweaked several of its products and stepped up innovation in order to combat cost hikes for commodities such as milk, although it now believes situation is stabilising.

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