Archives for December 13, 2023

Regulatory review: The Top 10 most-read APAC F&B regulation and policy stories in 2023

We reveal the top 10 most viewed regulation and policy stories from the food and beverage industry in 2023, featuring the EU Deforestation Regulation, Malaysia milk regulations, South Korea recycled PET approval and more.

Rising prevalence of eating disorders among Saudi youths heightens risk of stunting and nutrient deficiencies – review

The rising prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) and disordered eating behaviours (DEBs) among adolescents and young adults in Saudi Arabia prompts the need to raise awareness of healthy food consumption, say researchers.

Cheese-whiz: Japan announces incentives to boost domestically produced goods

The Japanese government has announced financial incentive plans for the dairy industry and brands to boost consumer demand for locally-produced cheese

FNA DEEP DIVE: CULTIVATED MEAT AND FERMENTATION

Mainstream by 2033? Affordability and scaling up ‘ever more important’ for novel protein sectors as regulatory challenges ease

The major novel protein technology sectors in APAC covering cultivated meat and precision fermentation now see scaling up and subsequent product affordability as the next important evolutionary milestone for the sector as regulatory pushbacks ease.

Vitafoods Asia 2023

Sports and gut health: Fermented whey protein, synbiotic blend could help tackle widespread problems

There is a widespread, unmet demand for products to support gut health among athletes and active lifestyle consumers, with almost nine out of 10 sports people suffering from gut problems.