A new report on the alternative proteins sector has identified experience, agriculture and branding as three of Australia’s key advantages to standing out in the global industry despite a sluggish start and stiff competition from the US, Asia and Europe.
South Korea’s ban on seafood from Fukushima, Japan has been upheld by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after a legal debate spanning several years, despite protests from Japan that the food products are ‘scientifically safe’.
Coca-Cola India has launched three more fruit-based products under the Minute Maid brand, amidst increasing focus being placed on health and wellness categories in the country.
The food and beverage industry in Australia is at odds with local health and consumer groups over calls by the latter to enforce usage of the Heath Stars Rating (HSR) System by food firms in the country as a mandatory requirement.
Middle East supermarket mega chain Choithrams has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Future Consumer Limited (FCL) to market popular Indian snacks in the UAE for the first time.
Dustin Boughton, procurement, at Australian and New Zealand dairy company Maxum Foods, has put together three emerging trends he sees in the dairy industry currently.
Snack manufacturers in India have been advised to take a health and wellness and localisation approach to snack production to appeal to local consumers.
The food and retail industry in New Zealand has fired back against a recently-published study claiming that ‘junk food’ marketing that children are subjected to may cause them ‘physical, mental and moral harm’.
The deputy director of Kirin's Business Creation Department is set to showcase how the firm is striving to meet the needs of the ageing population by maximising the immunity benefits of functional foods at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit.
Nestle Philippines has pledged will continue to place priority on its local manufacturing capabilities after opening a new ready-to drink plant in the country, with the firm revealing an annual CAPEX investment of some PHP2.7bn (US$52mn) on expansions...
Major Chinese dairy firm Mengniu saw its total revenue grow 14.7% to RMB$68.9bn (US$10.2bn) last year. However, its performance still paled in comparison to its top competitor, Yili.
Asahi-Nutifood — the joint-venture firm consisting of Asahi Group Foods and Vietnam Nutrition Food JSC (Nutifood) — has announced the launch of its new range of infant and maternal formula products for the Vietnamese market.
Nestle has signed a strategic agreement with Microsoft to collaborate towards the digitalisation of its business in China, with an eye on expanding this into the global market in future.
Coca-Cola Amatil has announced plans to extend operations of its Amatil X start-up accelerator platform into Indonesia, with a focus on areas such as sustainable packaging and distribution optimisation.
A new carbonated beverage with added vitamins, iron and other nutrients, and which claims to improve skin health, has been introduced to the Japanese market.
The Japanese government's Fukushima foods strategy, Sapporo's malt alternatives, organic opportunities and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
Roquette’s new Food Customer Technical Service (CTS) Centre in Singapore aims to speed up its innovation cycle and focus on product localisation, said a top company executive.
UAE-based food firm Hunter Foods is aiming to push forward its concept of applying hospitality-style thinking to its products and management, to enhance promotion of its better-for-you product messaging.
Farmchimp General Trading, a Dubai-based e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar retailer, is seeking to bring “source traceable” products directly from farmers to end-consumers in the Middle East., by using QR codes to provide traceability information.
About 90% of UAE infants have been introduced to complementary foods such as milk formula, juices and staples by the time they are five or six months old, according to a new study.
The Middle East and North African (MENA) region (excluding sub-saharan Africa) has been predicted to lead the global health and wellness packaged food market growth over the next five years, according to an international study.
Entries are open for NutraIngredients-Asia's second industry awards, and here are the experts on the judging panel who will be assessing the region's best products, ingredients and research.
From functional claims, to plant-based sources, and dairy for different occasion, China’s dairy brands are on constant innovation drive to stand out from their competitors.
Australian researchers are calling for stricter governance over regulator FSANZ’s food-health relationship claims system, after arguing that 40.3% of product claims have not been proven with substantial evidence.
It’s much hyped in the media and flavour of the month among investors, but how viable are cell-based meats as a ‘clean protein’ source to tackle global demand?
Alibaba's e-commerce arm Tmall has revealed seven trends in China's F&B consumer market, including small packs, diet replacements, low-sugar, international, Internet sensation, inter-industry cooperation, and cultural element revival.
Nestlé’s Dr Jörg Hager will deliver a keynote address at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, where he will assess the changes needed in nutritional recommendations for an ageing population.
Japan is a notoriously difficult market for overseas food and beverage firms to crack, but here are three top tips from one of the country’s leading trading partners.
CP Kelco is eyeing aggressive APAC expansion with its recent global brand strategy launch, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Pakistan topping the list of countries for market entry, on the back of growing demand for plant-based protein and dairy alternatives.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) implemented the mandatory attachment of warning labels to all alcoholic beverages on April 1, but has further extended the transition period for beverages manufactured before this date.
Heineken’s new zero-alcohol beer Heineken 0.0 is the brand’s pioneering foray into the Low and No Alcohol (LNA) category in Singapore, with the firm targeting availability in locations such as salad bars, gyms and offices as it seeks to rival soft drinks...
Japanese authorities have been engaging both tourists and foreign governments in a double-pronged strategy to promote food products produced in areas that were hardest hit by the nuclear disaster in 2011, according to a senior government official.
Incorporating chocolate in local food applications is key to achieving market success for the category in China, according to Barry Callebaut, which expects to see launches of new products featuring its flagship Ruby chocolate increase this year.
Chinese firm Jiangsu Howbetter Food has launched a new plant-based beverage prototype made from nine different nuts and is keen to introduce its expertise to the West.
Despite the growing popularity of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives in the Asia Pacific, experts say that deep-set socioeconomic and cultural norms in Asia could present obstacles for true widespread growth in the region.
Chr. Hansen’s latest enzyme for cheesemakers, the CHY-MAX Supreme, is ‘a game changer’ in the production of cheddar, continental and mozzarella cheeses, the Danish bioscience company told FoodNavigator when we caught up last month.
Thai personal care firm Znya Organics aims to break into the North American, European and East Asian markets with functional products designed to tackle diabetes and high blood pressure.
Indonesian beverage and snacks company Mayora has scored a hit in Russia with its Torabika-branded cappuccino, achieving such success that a coffee factory may soon be established in the European country.
Experts have identified convenience, experience and personalisation as the key trends that food businesses need to pay attention to in order to retain customer loyalty amidst the rapid evolution of the Middle Eastern F&B market.
Suntory PepsiCo Beverage Thailand (SPBT) has released a new, low-sugar version of its Lipton Ice Tea exclusively for the Thai market, tapping into demands for healthier products and reflecting the new regulatory landscape in the wake of the nation’s sugar...
A dietitian from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has claimed that many superfoods' health claims are "unlikely" to work, "ridiculous" and "similar to food fraud".
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in March, featuring sugar-free Milo, alternative meat demand in China, Malaysia's sugar tax postponement and more.
Cognitive health will be the subject of a keynote presentation at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with BioCeuticals / Blackmores expert Belinda Reynolds shining the spotlight on the importance of investment, personalisation, and clinical trials.
