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Policy Picks: South Korea GM foods, New Zealand Grocery Code, India sweetener stance and more feature in our round-up

South Korea GM foods, New Zealand Grocery Code, India sweetener stance and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.

HSA Group aims to address significant changes in consumption behaviour and food security issues in the country through product innovation and active collaborations. ©HSA Group

Impactful innovation in Yemen: Recognising consumer priorities and behaviour shifts caused by reduced purchasing power key – HSA Group

Yemen food manufacturing major Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group is seeking to address the significant changes in consumption behaviour among the domestic population and food security issues in the country through product innovation and active collaborations.

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The implementation of stricter regulations for palm oil will lead to major supply and cost implications in APAC and beyond, says the RSPO.

‘Not the most practical approach’: Stricter palm oil regulation will have serious food supply and cost implications – RSPO

The implementation of stricter regulations for palm oil, one of the food sector’s most essential commodities, will lead to major supply and cost implications in APAC and beyond, says the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Swisse believes that infusing elements of convenience and novelty into active nutrition packaging and product format design is increasingly important in APAC.

Everyday energy: Active nutrition product convenience crucial to draw in younger consumers – Swisse at Growth Asia Summit 2023

Supplements heavyweight Swisse believes that infusing elements of convenience and novelty into active nutrition packaging and product format design is increasingly important to increase appeal with younger consumers in the APAC region.

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Danone has conducted a couple of clinical trials in China, including the "Qilin study", which looks at how a unique blend of short-chain GOS and long-chain FOS in infant formula could benefit infants' gut health. © Getty Images

Human milk inspired: Danone to launch new infant formula containing novel milk droplet in China – Growth Asia exclusive

Heightened consumer awareness of food safety as well as increased demands for convenience in food preparation are driving demand for packaged seafood. ©Tassal

Rising tide: Food safety and convenience driving pre-packaged seafood growth in APAC supermarkets

Government support of food manufacturing localisation targets as well as the gradual rise of female leadership roles are serving as key factors behind Saudi Arabia’s rapid food industry growth, say industry players. ©Getty Images

Food manufacturing in Saudi Arabia: National targets and ‘gender inclusivity’ propelling industry to new heights

Lactoferrin supplementation has shown to support immune health, such as reducing respiratory symptoms through plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) activity, says a new study from Morinaga. © Getty Images

Lactoferrin shown to support immune health via pDC activity – Morinaga-funded 12-week study

While Australia and New Zealand are some of the world’s biggest agricultural producers, alt-protein producers still largely rely on importing high value inputs, such as protein concentrates for plant-based meat © Getty Images

Time to add value: Can Australia and New Zealand seriously compete in the alt-protein space?

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Policy Picks: South Korea GM foods, New Zealand Grocery Code, India sweetener stance and more feature in our round-up

Smuckers continues to ‘sharpen focus’ with the divestiture of Sahale Snacks

Kroger shares update on Zero Hunger | Zero Waste framework with release of 2023 ESG report

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Support needed ahead of 23 major policy changes to international trade

Fonterra posts record NZ$1.6bn profits on the back of strong protein and cheese margins

Human milk inspired: Danone to launch new infant formula containing novel milk droplet in China – Growth Asia exclusive

Food manufacturing in Saudi Arabia: National targets and ‘gender inclusivity’ propelling industry to new heights

Rising tide: Food safety and convenience driving pre-packaged seafood growth in APAC supermarkets

Lactoferrin shown to support immune health via pDC activity – Morinaga-funded 12-week study

Seizing the senses: Diversification and hybrid innovation key to boosting APAC plant-based sector

Time to add value: Can Australia and New Zealand seriously compete in the alt-protein space?

Agtech firm Sustenir steps into functional foods space to seize opportunities in gut health, mental well-being

Fermenting growth: Kirin’s start-up fund to focus on strengthening capabilities in health sciences

Targeting TikTokers: India’s Beyond Snack builds on strong growth with ‘exotic flavours’ aimed at young consumers

Middle East majors: Clean label and sugar reduction ‘a must’ to penetrate local beverage market

Using their loaf: Collaboration is key to breaking niche for upcycled foods in Asia – Brewerkz, Baker & Cook

Sustainable strides: Mengniu overcomes recyclability challenges of dairy packaging

Lactoferrin for sports: TurtleTree to commercialise precision fermentation ingredient in Singapore, US

This for eel: Nissin pledges continued alternative protein NPD on the back of first product launch

In the right spirit: India launches strict standards for high-value whiskey to cut labelling adulteration

On the rum: Nicaraguan brand Flor de Caña touts APAC boom and rides cocktail wave

Business boost: Optimising nutritional profiles offer scope for China infant and performance growth

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