Nation’s need to better secure local and regional food production, especially in light of the Covid-19-related supply chain disruptions, if they are going to tap into the booming halal opportunities in the Middle East and Asia.
Singapore-based CRUST Group has developed a new non-alcoholic beverage line using upcycle fruit peel, and hopes to launch into market by the end of the year.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is stepping up its programme to attract food-tech companies that are developing solutions across ‘land, sea and space’ to the region. ADIO Director General His Excellency Dr Tariq Bin Hendi tells FoodNavigator that...
The active nutrition market in APAC is growing fast, with industry experts from Herbalife, aland, USDEC, Glanbia and Beneo citing higher consumer demand for natural ingredients, more varied dosage formats, and more occasions where they could consume the...
Greece premium herbal tea company Anassa Organics has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Kanazawa Daichi to retail its tea products in Japan this December.
Peru is hoping to boost sales of its ‘immunity-boosting’ superfoods in Singapore after launching a promotional drive, spearheaded by Promperú, the tourism board for Peru under the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
Chocolate firms in Asia need to pay attention to the areas of home baking, healthier options, and affordability as key focus areas in order to achieve post-COVID-19 success in the region.
Rabobank has announced the 15 finalists – food and ag entrepreneurs spanning everything from edible spoons to plant-based eggs - who will compete in its livestreamed FoodBytes! Pitch competition on December 2.
Cell-based meat firms looking to enter China would do well to differentiate themselves from plant-based meat and refocus primary messaging away from ethics and sustainability if they aim to gain widespread appeal, according to a local expert.
Join us live tomorrow for the penultimate edition of our free-to-access interactive broadcast series – Growth Asia 2020 – as we focus on the topic of active nutrition with a raft of big name brands and international experts.
Nissin Foods has rolled out a mala flavoured soup-type cup noodle product for spicy seeking consumers in Malaysia and Singapore, after a year of R&D to tap into local taste trends.
The future of flavours lies in the hands of machine learning, rising consumer demands for healthy options, and trends driven by globalisation, according to a leading industry expert.
Indian premium soft oils firm Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils believes that consumer demand for healthier food options as well as the current COVID-19 lockdowns are responsible for the growing demand for soft cooking oils such as sunflower and soybean in...
Canadian food manufacturer Top Tier Foods’ recent announcement that it had successfully created a plant-based wagyu has divided opinion among the food industry in Japan, ranging from interest to outrage.
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in September 2020, including the palm oil sector calling for fair treatment, plant-based liquid egg, India's plant-based nomenclature battle and more.
The plant-based industry in Asia faces multiple bureaucratic and policy challenges ahead, but the key to ensuring continued growth lies in ensuring products’ taste, price and nutrition are at least equal, and ideally better, than meat products, according...
The New Zealand Hemp Industry Association (NZHIA) believes that the country “will miss the bus” if it does not start to quickly develop its cannabidiol (CBD) sector, after a new report suggesting it could become an NZD2bn industry was quickly followed...
Join us live today for the fourth edition of our free-to-access interactive broadcast series – Growth Asia 2020 – as we focus on the topic of infant nutrition with a host of major brands and international experts.
Chinese dairy giant Yili believes that local dairy consumption is on an upward curve due to a rise in consumer understanding of its health benefits due to COVID-19, as well as the advantages technology is bring in advancing innovation within the sector.
The South Korean government is planning to develop the local edible insect sector with a series of plans as part of its newly-unveiled 2021 Insect Industry Promotion Support Project, which will cover support for both industrialisation and business advancement.
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will be focusing on wagyu and rice as two of the major export items to boost via a newly-announced bureau that is expected to be set up next year.
China will continue to cement its standing as Asia’s biggest probiotic market, but an expert panel has predicted that India and South East Asia are the emerging hotspots to watch.
A food tech firm headed by the execs who pioneered plant-based sausages in Germany and propelled Impossible Foods’ launch into Singapore are now looking for manufacturing partners globally for their new plant-based chicken.
China's first listed milk tea company Xiangpiaopao is expanding its juice tea retail presence in South Korea, pinning hopes on the country’s influence on other export markets - especially South East Asia.
China alternative protein specialist investment firm Dao Foods believes that cell-based meat is ‘the future’ of protein for the country, but is concentrating on plant-based firms for its first investment fund for now as local consumers are still unable...
Join us live today for the third edition of our free-to-access interactive broadcast series – Growth Asia 2020 – as we focus on the topic of Plant-Based Innovation with a host of major brands and international experts.
India has been keen to position itself as a champion for global food supply and security ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out – but new data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN FAO) may indicate it needs to save the poor...
Reduced-sugar and sugar-free candy and sweet options have been trending in APAC due to a rise in consumer demand for healthier options even in their indulgences – but is there really such a thing as a ‘healthy’ sweet?
The plant-based food trend is booming in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, but one Middle East industry expert predicts the Gulf will be the next boom market on the back of heightened consumer education and policy measures.
New Zealand ghee manufacturer Milkio Foods is hoping to expand its business in US and Middle East, with the firm saying interest is gathering in pace on the back of keto and paleo diets.
PepsiCo, Eat Just, Givaudan and DuPont are confident that the plant-based trend is going to be more than just a passing fad for the APAC food industry, driven by consumer health and wellness demands as well as sustainability concerns.
The uptake and demand for certified sustainable palm oil in major Asian markets is extremely low compared to available supply despite the demand for rigorous sustainability certification processes, and experts are urging local governments to take stricter...
South Asians have a higher risk for diabetes compared to other ethnic groups, according to the largest prospective study on rice and incident diabetes, covering 21 countries from five continents.
Heineken foresees big things for the products in its cider portfolio within the Asia Pacific region, banking on rising consumer preference for choice and diversity in their alcoholic beverages, as well as many who seek out a sweeter option than beer.
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme for its efforts to combat hunger. FoodNavigator catches up with WFP supply chain expert John Crisci to find out what the prize means to the UN agency.
Three fifths of consumers across the globe are worried about the safety of the food they eat, research from charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation suggests.
A systematic review and meta-analysis involving more than one million participants worldwide found that a higher egg consumption is linked to a reduced probability of stroke among Asian consumers, but not in North America or Europe.
Experts have weighed in on the importance of educating consumers on the concept of healthy ageing, and upcoming innovations in ingredients and delivery formats to drive the concept in the rapidly ageing Asia-Pacific region.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) and New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) have signed a Heads of Agreement in relation to a global partnership to grow NZX’s dairy derivatives market together.
Consumers in the plant-based space space are still being driven by ethical and sustainable motivations when making purchases – while criticism is beginning to mount about their possible nutritional benefits.
The head of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has challenged Australian chocolate manufacturer Darrell Lea to explain its sustainability claims after the latter announced that it would be going totally palm oil-free.
A new plant-based meat report has highlighted the sector’s health merits over conventional processed meats, but stressed they should not replace whole foods such as legumes, vegetables or moderate amounts of meat as staples for a balanced diet.
The firm that extracts moisture from air and turns it into drinking water is eyeing projects in the Gulf to target the water scarcity issues in the region.
Asia food firms with leading innovations in the areas of low GI and plant-based products are amongst the Top 45 finalists in the FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 competition vying for a US$10,000 prize and global recognition.
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in September 2020, including COVID-19 survival on meat, mandatory fortification in India, plant-based updates and more.
The palm oil sector is demanding fair and equal treatment after years of being subjected to ‘unjust’ treatment and criticism, despite ‘doing more for sustainability’ compared to other edible oils in the industry.
Non-alcoholic spirits: a fledgling category - but one with plenty of potential. Pernod Ricard, which is behind brands such as Ceder’s and Celtic Soul, eyes up four trends it expects to see in non-alcoholic spirits in the future.
Mumbai-based EVO Foods is set to launch its first product in India, a plant-based liquid egg made from legumes by the end of the year with plans to enter the US market next year.
