Japan candy company Kanro seeks to hit JPY50bn sales by 2030
The CEO of Japan’s biggest candy company, Kanro, has revealed how it hopes to drive sales to JPY50bn (US323m) by 2030.
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Oterra to boost Asia production, push ‘bold innovations’
Natural colours manufacturer Oterra is boosting its production capacity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region while continuing to create “bold innovations” based on its latest survey findings.
政策精读：《欧盟零毁林法案》的混淆和延期、世卫组织婴儿营养指南、印尼营养分级标签等专题综合报道
本期“政策精读”包含《欧盟零毁林法案》(EUDR) 的混淆和延期、世卫组织婴儿营养指南、印尼营养分级标签等专题报道。
更健康的选择：适合儿童的亮丽功能性饮料、风靡韩国的活性酶能量棒、低钠酱油替代品等专题综合报道
本期“更健康的选择”包含适合儿童的亮丽功能性饮料、风靡韩国的活性酶能量棒、低钠酱油替代品等专题报道。
科学短报：达能技术可及性、百事热能合作、保乐力加数字标签等专题综合报道
本期“科学短报”包含达能技术可及性、百事热能合作、保乐力加数字标签等专题报道。
聚焦日本：明治、惠比寿、台湾放宽食品出口限制等
本期报道明治在美国的投资、惠比寿“新奇有趣”的啤酒口味、台湾放宽对日本食品出口的限制等。
China Focus: Alcohol trends, Kraft Heinz’s local strategies, Nestle’s growth shift, and more
This edition explores the latest alcohol trends in China, Kraft Heinz’s localised approach to condiments, Nestlé’s renewed growth focus, and more.
聚焦中国：酒类消费趋势、卡夫亨氏的本地策略、雀巢的增长转变等
本期探讨中国的最新酒类消费趋势、卡夫亨氏的调味品本地化策略、雀巢的新增长重点等。
Traditional ties: Chinese firms tapping strong cultural heritage of lotus and beans to develop unique plant-based business focus
Chinese firms are looking beyond common plant-based ingredients such as soybeans and oats to develop their own take on the alternative proteins sector, based on much deeper traditional and cultural heritage.
Trump’s tariff threat: China botanical extracts suppliers look to SEA to mitigate economic impact
There are plans among China botanical extracts suppliers to build operations in South East Asia in a bid to bypass potential tariffs hikes under the new Trump administration.
‘Quality over quantity’: Pernod Ricard prioritises ultra-prestige portfolio to satisfy growing appetite for premium and niche spirits
Alcohol major Pernod Ricard is focusing on increasing awareness and availability of its prestige brands in burgeoning markets and channels, while expanding its premium craft spirits portfolio to meet growing interest for niche products.
Caffeine can aid post-exercise recovery, but not anaerobic performance – RCT
High caffeine consumption at 6mg/kg body weight significantly enhances skeletal muscle reactivity at rest, but did not improve anaerobic performance, according to a randomised crossover trial.
Strategic shift: Direct-to-consumer sales yields higher profits than B2B, says Indonesian ingredients firm Nekaboga
Leveraging consumer trends and having better control of pricing mean better opportunities and profit margins in the D2C than B2B space, says Indonesian spice supplier Nekaboga.
Alcohol tales: How storytelling is driving China market trends
Storytelling is an effective marketing tool in China’s alcohol industry, shaping consumer preferences alongside key drivers like price, quality, and experience.
Taking a ‘dip’ dive: Kraft Heinz China highlights convenience and multi-level localisation as crucial condiment market drivers
Condiments market leader Kraft Heinz has identified convenience and localisation as particularly important drivers for the market in China, particularly when it comes to format and taste innovation.
U-turn ahead: Nestle reunites Greater China management with rest of Asia as new CEO pledges ‘core’ growth focus
Nestle is reintegrating the Greater China region with the rest of Asia, as new CEO Laurent Freixe unveiled a significant U-turn from its 2021 geographical ‘sharpening’ strategy.
Sweet move? China may allow chocolates, candies, jellies, beverages for health foods filing
China may allow health foods in the form of chocolates, candies, jellies, and beverages to go through the official health foods filing process.
聚焦印度：印度联合利华将咖啡和茶高端化、Swizzle 扩张、标签政策差距等专题综合报道
本期“聚焦印度”重点关注印度联合利华将咖啡和茶高端化、Swizzle 扩张、标签政策差距等报道。
聚焦初创公司：越南 Sokfarm、韩国 SUUL SUUP、新加坡 Hey! Chips 等专题综合报道
本期“聚焦初创公司”包含越南 Sokfarm、韩国 SUUL SUUP、新加坡 Hey! Chips 等专题综合报道。
新发现：卡夫亨氏、CJ 第一制糖、嘉士伯马来西亚公司及更多知名品牌的专题综合报道
本期“新发现”包含卡夫亨氏、CJ 第一制糖、嘉士伯马来西亚公司及更多知名品牌的专题报道。
聚焦日本：日本常见的健康问题、对中东市场的兴趣增加、流行的功能性成分等动态
本期“聚焦日本”重点关注日本常见的健康问题、对中东作为主要出口市场日益增长的兴趣、流行的功能性成分等动态。
China Focus: Anti-subsidy investigation into EU-imported dairy products, Cell Biotech, NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, and more
This edition features China’s anti-subsidy investigation into EU-imported dairy products, Cell Biotech’s expansion into greater China regions, NutraIngredients-Asia awards, and more.
聚焦中国：欧盟进口乳制品反补贴调查、Cell Biotech、NutraIngredients-Asia 大奖等动态
本期“聚焦中国”重点关注中国对欧盟进口乳制品的反补贴调查、Cell Biotech 在大中华地区的扩张、NutraIngredients-Asia 大奖等动态。
New Australian supplements data part 1: China set to be first billion dollar export market in 2024
Australian supplements exports to China are forecast to exceed US$1bn for the first time this year, with the key Asian market set to continue to account for a staggering three-quarters of all products shipped overseas.
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‘Future alternative protein’: Microbial yeast protein must expand product formats in order to reach larger audience
Microbial alternative proteins such as those made from yeast need to expand into trending product formats in order to secure the awareness and acceptance of a larger consumer group.
Eating fresh tomato lessens the symptoms of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women – RCT
Consuming fresh tomato, or Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., could lessen the impact of metabolic syndrome among overweight postmenopausal women, according to an RCT.
Protection push: China opens anti-subsidy investigation into EU-imported dairy products after industry demands
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has agreed to local dairy industry demands for an anti-subsidy investigation to be conducted on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU).
BYHEALTH focusing on NPD for women’s health to fulfil demand in China – Growth Asia Summit
Dietary supplement giant BYHEALTH is channelling efforts to developing and launching products to meet the evolving needs of Chinese female consumers, which constitute a major portion of vitamin and dietary supplement (VDS) users in the country.
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安全第一：新加坡昆虫食品法规、安全食品分级人工智能、韩国抗微生物动物出口等专题综合报道
本期“安全第一”包含新加坡昆虫食品法规、安全食品分级人工智能、韩国抗微生物动物出口等专题报道。
包装动态：伊利旋盖式即饮茶、Starward 多彩威士忌、亿滋分量控制等专题综合报道
本期“包装动态”包含伊利旋盖式即饮茶、Starward 多彩威士忌、亿滋分量控制等。
聚焦日本：森永乳业、功能性食品趋势、Umami Cola 等
本期“聚焦日本”重点报道森永乳业的全新健康老龄化食品系列、功能性食品趋势、Umami Cola 的酒曲霉菌配方等。
China Focus: BYHEALTH, EastRoc, China’s plant-based diet plans, and more
In this edition of China Focus, we feature BYHEALTH’s NPD for women’s health, EastRoc’s shift to a multi-beverage portfolio, China’s attempt to nudge the country towards a plant-based diet, and more.
聚焦中国：汤臣倍健、东鹏饮料、中国植物基饮食计划等
本期“聚焦中国”重点关注汤臣倍健的女性健康新品研发、东鹏饮料向多饮料产品组合的转型之路、中国推动国民向植物基饮食转变的尝试等。
Edible cutlery: Singapore start-up seeks to reduce plastic waste in Asia with nutrition-packed products
Singapore start-up Crunch Cutlery is seeking to tackle plastic waste with its edible cutlery made from chia, buckwheat and jowar.
Broader horizons: China’s EastRoc on shift from energy drink specialisation to multi-beverage portfolio
China energy drink heavyweight EastRoc is moving to a multi-beverage portfolio, hoping to establish itself as a leader in the wider beverage industry and not just the energy category.
Singapore’s Jääde brings premium water to China, eyes Middle East market
Singapore-based Jääde is actively strengthening its presence in the local market for its packaged Finnish spring water, while working to expand across the region in the long run.
China’s dual carbon goals: Knowing benefits of plant-based diets ‘not enough’ to convince people to eat less meat
Informing consumers of the benefits of plant-based diets is ‘not enough’ to convince them to reduce meat intake, but rather need to be supported by factors like lifestyle habits and nutritional concerns, according to a recent report.
聚焦东盟：嘉士伯马来西亚公司、泰国卡拉宝公司、越南饮料税等专题综合报道
本期“聚焦东盟”包含嘉士伯马来西亚公司、泰国卡拉宝公司、越南饮料税等专题报道。
趋势追踪：可口可乐印度公司的芒果可持续种植、欧特力植物奶增长、百事公司活性补水等专题综合报道
本期“趋势追踪”包含可口可乐印度公司的芒果可持续种植、欧特力植物奶增长、百事公司活性补水等专题报道。
聚焦澳新：Starward 威士忌、Vow 培植肉、佳沛水果和蔬菜研究等专题综合报道
本期“聚焦澳新”包含 Starward 威士忌、Vow 培植肉、佳沛水果和蔬菜研究等专题报道。
聚焦日本：绿茶、转基因食品、麒麟电动勺等
本期“聚焦日本”重点报道伊藤园的绿茶、转基因作物和非转基因作物之间的交叉污染风险、可减少盐摄入量的麒麟电动勺等。
China Focus: Avocado oil, Shiny Meadow, Three Squirrels, and more
This edition of China Focus looks at avocado oil demand in China, dairy brand Shiny Meadow, Three Squirrels snacks, and more.
聚焦中国：牛油果油、每日鲜语、三只松鼠等
本期“聚焦中国”重点关注中国市场对牛油果油的需求、乳制品品牌每日鲜语、三只松鼠零食等。
Bottoms up: Japan’s Umami Cola looks to upend category with botanical-rich, koji-sweetened beverage
Japan-based Umami Cola is aiming to turn the category on its head with a new botanical-rich, koji-sweetened formulation and an inverted caN design.
A twist in the tea: Yili seeks to capture new consumer base with twist-top RTD range
China dairy giant Yili has ventured into the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea segment with an entirely new product concept dubbed the ‘instant brewed tea’ under its INIKIN brand as it looks to capture a new base of local consumers.
Vitamin D can improve metabolic health of PCOS women – RCT
Vitamin D supplementation improved body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and other health markers for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating its potential for managing PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions, a study finds.
Avo smash and grab: Spanish firm aims to seize gap in avocado oil category in China
Spain-headquartered edible oils firm Aceites Naturales Del Sur (ANDS) is looking to set foot into China, where avocado oil is gaining interest from the younger population despite a lack of product awareness and availability in the market.
Shiny Meadow launches fresh milk with higher protein and calcium content to fulfil consumer demand in Hong Kong
Chinese dairy brand Shiny Meadow has launched an upgraded version of its fresh milk product, which contains higher protein and calcium content, to meet evolving consumer needs.
Flexibility and focus: China’s Three Squirrels opts to concentrate efforts on domestic expansion amid snacking boom
Chinese snacking heavyweight Three Squirrels says constant innovation is required to retain consumer interest, with the firm doubling-down on domestic growth ambitions in the country's buoyant sector.