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Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study

Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study

18-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Asian dairy drive: Lactose-free milk innovation could be key for Nordic firms to gain foothold in region – Valio

Asian dairy drive: Lactose-free milk innovation could be key for Nordic firms to gain foothold in region – Valio

14-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Local sensibilities: CJ CheilJedang seeks to accelerate expansion in Thailand through new tempeh snack

Local sensibilities: CJ CheilJedang seeks to accelerate expansion in Thailand through new tempeh snack

13-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Plug and play: UMAMI Bioworks targets stability, safety, and customisation to drive cultivated seafood growth in South Korea

Plug and play: UMAMI Bioworks targets stability, safety, and customisation to drive cultivated seafood growth in South Korea

11-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

Promotional features

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High-quality pea protein – studies show benefits for muscle mass maintenance and healthy ageing

High-quality pea protein – studies show benefits for muscle mass maintenance and healthy ageing

Paid for and in partnership with Roquette

Sustainable soy: Nourishing the minds of the next generation to feed growing populations

Sustainable soy: Nourishing the minds of the next generation to feed growing populations

Paid for and content provided by U.S. Soybean Export Council

Strengthening nutritional food security in Asia-Pacific – why being part of the conversation is key

Strengthening nutritional food security in Asia-Pacific – why being part of the conversation is key

Paid for and content provided by Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2024

As Asian cuisines evolve and diversify, how are quality texturizers becoming more key?

As Asian cuisines evolve and diversify, how are quality texturizers becoming more key?

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Asian tastes

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Lucky gods in a box: Tokyo confectioner eyes Asian expansion, taps on feel-good factor with iconic ‘baked dolls’

Lucky gods in a box: Tokyo confectioner eyes Asian expansion, taps on feel-good factor with iconic ‘baked dolls’

21-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

Gummy growth: Japan candy company Kanro seeks to hit JPY50bn sales by 2030

Gummy growth: Japan candy company Kanro seeks to hit JPY50bn sales by 2030

20-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

20-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Carlsberg Malaysia banks on festive season to drive final quarter sales

Carlsberg Malaysia banks on festive season to drive final quarter sales

19-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Clean label

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Singapore’s Re.juve touts customer loyalty, focus on meeting nutrient gap as key to survival amid cold press juice decline

Singapore’s Re.juve touts customer loyalty, focus on meeting nutrient gap as key to survival amid cold press juice decline

12-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Recipe for growth: '12 building blocks' for unlocking flavour opportunities in Asia and the Middle East - Haldin

Recipe for growth: '12 building blocks' for unlocking flavour opportunities in Asia and the Middle East - Haldin

21-Oct-2024

By Audrey Yow

Shrimp producer Grupo Aquamar aims to strengthen brand awareness in Singapore, Hong Kong while extending presence in Asia

19-Sep-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Fortification

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Hidden hunger horrors: Indonesia needs more mandatory food fortification to address triple malnutrition threat – expert insights

Hidden hunger horrors: Indonesia needs more mandatory food fortification to address triple malnutrition threat – expert insights

23-Sep-2024

By Pearly Neo

'Identifying interventions': Calcium intake “inadequate” in Asia, says new Lancet study

'Identifying interventions': Calcium intake “inadequate” in Asia, says new Lancet study

17-Sep-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Japan’s functional food trends: Surge in products and new opportunities focused on women

Japan’s functional food trends: Surge in products and new opportunities focused on women

26-Aug-2024

By Audrey Yow

Singapore’s HaruPlate looks to fill gap in healthy snacks for children amid ‘pervasive’ nutrition issues

Singapore’s HaruPlate looks to fill gap in healthy snacks for children amid ‘pervasive’ nutrition issues

22-Aug-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Healthier innovation

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Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

20-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

High dietary intake of magnesium and fibre mitigates risk of metabolic syndrome among Kuwaiti women – study

High dietary intake of magnesium and fibre mitigates risk of metabolic syndrome among Kuwaiti women – study

19-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation

Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation

19-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study

Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study

18-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Industry growth

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Gummy growth: Japan candy company Kanro seeks to hit JPY50bn sales by 2030

Gummy growth: Japan candy company Kanro seeks to hit JPY50bn sales by 2030

20-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

20-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation

Life stages and dosage formats fuelling sleep support innovation

19-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Prepared foods

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Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

Probiotics, botanicals dominating packaged foods

20-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Fusion focus: Italian food with a Japanese twist key for frozen food firm's SEA expansion

Fusion focus: Italian food with a Japanese twist key for frozen food firm's SEA expansion

18-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

Thai Wah expands into retail space with focus on noodles and ready-to-cook kits

Thai Wah expands into retail space with focus on noodles and ready-to-cook kits

05-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

Safe food, safe kids: South Korea eyes legislation-led improvements in rural Children’s Diet Safety Index

Safe food, safe kids: South Korea eyes legislation-led improvements in rural Children’s Diet Safety Index

30-Oct-2024

By Pearly Neo

Plant-based development

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Traditional ties: Chinese firms tapping strong cultural heritage of lotus and beans to develop unique plant-based business focus

Traditional ties: Chinese firms tapping strong cultural heritage of lotus and beans to develop unique plant-based business focus

13-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Popping peas: Origin Nutrition launches high-protein popped pea chips to target Indian healthy snacking market

Popping peas: Origin Nutrition launches high-protein popped pea chips to target Indian healthy snacking market

08-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Eggy excellence: Eggnovo eyes Asia’s booming beauty-from-within market with low-dose, upcycled eggshell collagen

Eggy excellence: Eggnovo eyes Asia’s booming beauty-from-within market with low-dose, upcycled eggshell collagen

04-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Reformulation

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Advancing acceptability: Ajinomoto highlights Indonesia’s urgent sodium reduction needs

Advancing acceptability: Ajinomoto highlights Indonesia’s urgent sodium reduction needs

29-Oct-2024

By Pearly Neo

Healthier horizons: Sugar reduction and allergen aversion amongst major APAC demands in functional beverage sector

Healthier horizons: Sugar reduction and allergen aversion amongst major APAC demands in functional beverage sector

23-Oct-2024

By Pearly Neo

Not so straightforward: Singapore food industry voices concerns over cost, efficacy of extending Nutri-Grade system to sodium and fats

Not so straightforward: Singapore food industry voices concerns over cost, efficacy of extending Nutri-Grade system to sodium and fats

21-Oct-2024

By Pearly Neo

Japanese researchers develop nutrient profiling model to spur healthier food options

Japanese researchers develop nutrient profiling model to spur healthier food options

03-Oct-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Supply chain

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South Korea RTE kimchi sales soar amid rising vegetable costs

South Korea RTE kimchi sales soar amid rising vegetable costs

18-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Asia food sector must push past digital ‘comfort zone’ for AI to break through

Asia food sector must push past digital ‘comfort zone’ for AI to break through

18-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Asian dairy drive: Lactose-free milk innovation could be key for Nordic firms to gain foothold in region – Valio

Asian dairy drive: Lactose-free milk innovation could be key for Nordic firms to gain foothold in region – Valio

14-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo

Sustainability

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Packaging with starch: Thai firm offers tapioca-based thermoplastic material as sustainable option for food industry

Packaging with starch: Thai firm offers tapioca-based thermoplastic material as sustainable option for food industry

12-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

Meiji expands snack range made with bitter-reducing, nutrient-retaining ‘cacao granules’

Meiji expands snack range made with bitter-reducing, nutrient-retaining ‘cacao granules’

12-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Plug and play: UMAMI Bioworks targets stability, safety, and customisation to drive cultivated seafood growth in South Korea

Plug and play: UMAMI Bioworks targets stability, safety, and customisation to drive cultivated seafood growth in South Korea

11-Nov-2024

By Audrey Yow

‘Sunburnt and discoloured’: Japan steps up efforts to mitigate global warming impact on food security and quality

‘Sunburnt and discoloured’: Japan steps up efforts to mitigate global warming impact on food security and quality

06-Nov-2024

By Pearly Neo