As the agtech community prepares to convene in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, we’ll be setting the scene by debating the biggest investment and innovation opportunities present across the region. In a region where nutritional...
We’ll be highlighting the brands and suppliers that are at the forefront of NPD to meet the most pressing consumer demands to create beverages that go far beyond the traditional soda categories. We’ll be assessing how the sector is tapping into health...
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations...
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste...
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations,...
Asia faces huge social, economic and health challenges due to its rapidly ageing population, but it also provides vast opportunities for food, beverage and nutrition firms to cater to this burgeoning demographic through supplements, functional foods and...
In recognition of the huge public health challenges, and immense business opportunities, posed by Asia’s rapidly ageing population, this year we will stage two editions on Healthy Ageing in order to give the topic the level of attention it requires. The...
Many Asian nations are still struggling to fight battles against obesity, diabetes and heart disease, so we’ll be shining the spotlight on the role the food, beverage and nutrition sector has to play in helping alleviate the various metabolic...
The Asia-Pacific infant formula market is due to double by 2026, to reach $26.8 billion, with brands continually striving to find a competitive edge with scientifically backed and high-value ingredients.
Interest in plant-based alternatives across Asia shows no signs of slowing, as evidenced by the growing number of major brands, suppliers and trend-setting foodservice outlets continuing to ramp-up investment.
Asian consumers are increasingly opting to eat several smaller meals across the day, instead of the traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner. This has led to a boom in the region’s snacking market, but many consumers are not satisfied with simple indulgence...
Asia continues to battle the double-burden of malnutrition and obesity, leading to projections that the reformulation market will rocket from $65bn today to $110bn by 2025 and the fortification sector will surge from $70bn to $125bn by 2030.
Asia-Pacific’s active and sports nutrition was valued at $1.4bn in 2019, and is forecast to hit $2.3bn by 2023 as consumers increasingly prioritise health, wellness and fitness.
The Asia-Pacific infant formula market size was valued at $11.4 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $26.8 billion by 2026, with China, India and emerging South East Asian markets particular hotpots.
Asia is tipped to be the largest region for plant-based food consumption in the $21bn global finished product market by 2025 on the back of consumers’ ethical, health and environmental concerns, plus extensive product innovation.
The APAC probiotics market is predicted to grow from $17.5bn in 2018 to more than $25bn by 2025, while the prebiotic market is set to enjoy almost double-digit CAGR over the period, as benefits far beyond digestive health are more widely understood.
By 2050 there will be 1.3 billion people over the age of 60 in APAC, up from around 650 million today, with vast gains predicted for products that help boost immunity, bone, joint, muscle, cognitive, heart, skin, eye and digestive health.
As non-communicable disease rates continue to escalate food formulators are responding to the pressing need to cut the amount of salt, fat and sugar in our diets. Flavour is a key piece of the puzzle. From ingredient development that can enhance perception...
A panel of experts will join FoodNavigator to discuss the tests that plant-based proteins now face. Among them are the challenges manufacturers face to provide consumers with better products, with improved taste and texture, to see repeat buying from...
No doubt, plant proteins are here to stay. The plant-based categories are growing at an incredible fast pace, driven by consumers highly conscious of the impact of their diet on their health and environment. However, expectations are high and consumers...
Foods featuring plant-based proteins have seen recent growth that most categories can only wish for. Consumers around the world are clamouring for such products and for good reason – they have the potential to be sustainable, ethical, and healthy. Join...
The plant-based food market is hugely dynamic and changing rapidly as consumers needs and attitudes towards plant-based foods evolve. Whether you are looking to get started or looking to grow further, consumer needs must lead and drive your product development...
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While the world population will rise to around 10 billion by 2050, global meat and milk production will also increase – with a significant impact on the environment and climate. This is...
With population numbers on the rise and natural resources in decline, industry is tasked with the challenge of boosting food production on less land and with fewer greenhouse emissions. Could cellular agriculture, food production by microbes, and cell-based...
Constantin Drapatz and Marcel Veenstra, from Ingredion, the Clean label experts will take you through how the adoption of clean label ingredients has changed the food and beverage industry in Europe forever. Consumers are demanding greater transparency...
Consumers care more about clean labels today than ever before, with growing demand for products that are perceived as natural and minimally processed. But does the average busy shopper really take the time to check the ingredients list? Or are other drivers...
“Back-to-basic”, “free- from”, “all natural”: whatever the words, Clean label is top trend in recent years, strongly pushed by Consumers. The whole food value chain need to adapt & find efficient solutions to switch to natural ingredients & develop...
As the supplement market itself evolves in light of the clean label movement, informed consumers are also seeking the same clean label credentials on supplement products as they have come to expect from food products. The purpose of the Clean Label Alliance...
Consumers see ingredients lists that are shorter and easily understandable as ‘cleaner’. This is often perceived as healthier and the clean label drive goes hand-in-hand with NOVA’s classification system of ultra-processed foods.
Cutting edge developments at the intersection between flavour science and artificial intelligence are poised to revolutionise global food systems.
From the creation of the ‘Internet of Food’ to machine learning technology that can predict flavour...
