Archives for March 20, 2024

FNA FOOD AND BEVERAGE TRAILBLAZERS: BEER TRENDS

Northern Lite-s: Mack Brewery looks to ride rising APAC interest in low-carb beers to tap premium markets

Beer drinkers in Asia are steadily following the European trend of increasingly seeking low-carbohydrate products, opening new opportunities for brands in the premium drinks segment.

Hot Right Now: South Korea label-free mandate, India plant-based dairy terms, cultivated meat halal certification and more feature in our round-up

South Korea label-free mandate, India plant-based dairy terms, cultivated meat halal certification and more trending news feature in this edition of Hot Right Now

FoodEx Japan 2024

Beefing up activity: US hopes to drive Japan exports as tourism rebounds and retail opportunities emerge

The US is hoping to see a resurgence in beef exports to Japan on the back of a post-pandemic increase in tourism and new retail opportunities, after reporting a 23% drop in 2023 to shipments valued at $1.8bn.

Rice revolution: Vietnam looks to upgrade role in global food supply chain with new digital project

Vietnam is hopeful of seeing long-term improvement in its position within the global rice supply chain with the support of a new government digital project.

Green tea does not appear to reduce lung cancer risk, more studies needed to understand health benefits

Green tea intake does not appear to reduce the risk of lung cancer, but researchers say more investigations are needed to understand the potential health benefits of its bioactive compounds.

Oat milk drink: New Zealand’s A2 and goat milk firm launches plant-based offering for toddlers

New Zealand infant nutrition firm Haven is expanding into the plant-based space with the launch of an oat-milk based drink for toddlers aged one and above.