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Nestlé announces end of confectionery production at its Auckland factory
Nestlé is set to close its factory in Wiri, a suburb of Auckland on the north island of New Zealand, with the loss of 45 jobs, local media has reported.
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UAEU announces camel milk research project with Chinese Academy of Sciences
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has announced the funding of six joint research projects between researchers from the UAEU and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
プラントベース コーヒー：ネスレ日本、健康と持続可能性を求める人をターゲットに新商品を投入
ネスレ日本は、日本で最も消費されている飲料の1つの魅力を最大化すると同時に、最も人気のある消費者トレンドの1つを取り込もうと、2つの 「プラントベースコーヒー」 を発売した。
APAC (日本以外) 2月の ヘッドラインニュース
APACから注目すべきトップストーリー
日本のヘルシースナッキング：イタリアのFrutteto社、革新的なアンビエント・フローズン シリーズで大儲け
フローズンフルーツスナックメーカーのイタリアFrutteto社は、最大市場である日本で一部製品の製造を開始、また、今年中国での発売も予定している。
日本のスーパーマーケットの未来 Part 1：コロナウイルスやEコマースのリスクを軽減するためには、生鮮食品やサステナビリティ戦略が必須
日本のスーパーマーケットは、コロナウイルスやEコマースによって時代遅れになるのを避けるために、生鮮食品の品揃えを充実させ、事業の持続性を高める必要があると、全国スーパーマーケット協会 (NSAJ)の専門家は指摘している。
軽量化：キリン、軽量ペットボトルの内容物を保護する薄膜形成技術を開発
キリンはペットボトル用の薄膜形成技術を開発し、軽量化や環境への配慮、ガスの透過防止などを謳っている。
Pack light: Kirin develops thin film deposition technology to protect contents in lightweight PET bottles
Kirin has developed a thin film deposition technology for use in PET bottles, which claims to be lighter, more eco-friendly and prevents gas permeation.
‘Plant-based coffees’: Nestle Japan targets health and sustainability seekers with new product offerings
Nestle Japan has launched two ‘plant-based coffee’ ranges as it seeks to maximise the appeal of one of the nation’s most-consumed beverages while tapping into one of the hottest consumer trends.
Pre-alcohol protein bar: SOBAR pushes ahead with Asia expansion plans despite pandemic setback
Protein bar brand SOBAR, produced by California-based Zeno Functional Foods, is gearing up to launch in the US and expand into Asia this year with its reformulated products that are said to reduce alcohol absorption.
Premium activation: Singapore pili nuts firm ups products’ health and wellness factor with botanical-infused flavours
Singapore-based pili nuts specialist firm Pili Pushers is maximizing the natural health and wellness factor of its products by incorporating botanicals with nutritional and health benefts into its flavour creations.
Food allergy labelling law: Australia food industry relieved at ‘critical’ three-year transition period to ease cost impacts
The Australian food industry has expressed relief at the government’s announcement of a three-year transition period for firms to comply with the new Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements, saying this is critical to mitigate cost impacts...
Sugar strife: Indian association standing firm amid attacks over ‘Sugar and Health’ campaign
The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has launched a Sugar and Health campaign and corresponding website as it seeks to stop ‘blind attacks’ on the commodity and encourage localised research – sparking widespread public criticism.
‘Simple and affordable’: Century Pacific rolls out parallel B2C and B2B retail plans for plant-based brand unMEAT
Philippines MNC Century Pacific is adopting parallel B2B/B2C retail plans for its new plant-based brand unMEAT, with a focus on simplicity and affordability as it eyes international markets from ASEAN to the Middle East.