Archives for October 18, 2023

Safety First: India organic lab testing, South Korea safety warnings, FSANZ added sugar definition and more feature in our round-up

India organic lab testing, South Korea safety warnings, FSANZ added sugar definition and more feature in this edition of Safety First.

‘Glocalisation is over’: Microlocality and domestic production chain increasingly important for APAC consumers

Food and beverage brands that are able to convey microlocal tastes and tap into consumer pride with a strong domestic production chain are best-placed for success in the APAC region, according to Kerry.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE TRAILBLAZERS PODCAST EP 45

‘Super cheap’: Affordability trumps protein and sustainability as main driving factor for insect-based foods in APAC

Affordability is emerging as the main driving factor for insect-based foods in the APAC region, possibly even more significant than its often-lauded protein or sustainability factors.

Choline concern: Only one-in-four pregnant Aussie women meeting guidelines

Only 23% of pregnant women are meeting daily choline intake recommendations of 440mg/day, says an Australian study, despite its crucial role in cognitive development prenatal infants.

Hemp for active nutrition: Regulatory support and debunking of myths ‘crucial’ to unlock potential

Stronger government regulatory support and the ‘debunking’ of myths surrounding hemp are still at a ‘crucial’ stage in Asia, the success of which is key to unlocking its active nutrition potential.