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Kirin Holdings has outlined plans to implement ‘aggressive measures’ to recover from the negative impacts wrought by cost increases, including beer and sugar-free innovation. ©Kirin

‘Aggressive measures’: Kirin outlines plans for beer and sugar-free product innovation amid profits slump

Beverage heavyweight Kirin Holdings has outlined plans to implement ‘aggressive measures’ across beer and sugar-free innovation, to recover from the negative impact of cost increases.

Japan is planning to invest approximately US$20mn into projects to expand the use of rice flour across more food product innovations. ©Getty Images

‘The only self-sufficient grain’: Japan pouring resources into rice flour innovation expansion in latest food security bid

The Japanese government is planning to commit approximately US$20mn into projects to expand the use of rice flour across more food product innovations in its latest initiative to improve local self-sufficiency and food security.

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Authentic allium flavors without the hassle: Peeling back the layers on allium extracts

Alliums are a beloved signature ingredient in so many dishes around the world. Explore how to capture sophisticated flavors in a convenient and cost-effective form.

Packaging Happenings: PepsiCo sustainability, China excessive packaging rules, Nudie Snacks big packaging plans and more feature in our round-up

PepsiCo sustainability, China excessive packaging rules, Nudie Snacks big packaging plans and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings.

Haleon is aiming to develop personalised nutrition solutions that are related to areas such as healthy ageing, gut microbiome, and women's health. ©Getty Images

Self-care solutions: Haleon to focus on personalised healthy ageing and gut microbiome products

Haleon is aiming to develop personalised self-care solutions, including health supplements and digital wearables, for supporting areas such as healthy ageing, cognitive health, women’s health, gut microbiome, and general wellbeing.

Kickstarting kale: Chinese trend for ‘punk nutrition’ lifestyle opens major functional food innovation opportunities

Chinese consumers’ increasing demands for functional and fortified foods and beverages to support a lifestyle based on ‘punk nutrition’ has opened up massive innovation opportunities for brands across various product categories.

Food for the future: Natural climate conditions and low costs stand Asia in good stead as major insect protein farming region

Climate conditions in Asian countries are a key driver behind lower production costs and ‘ready-made’ opportunities for the region to emerge as a major insect farming market, providing a more affordable alternative source to the global protein supply.

ANZ Focus: NZ's Forty Thieves, Fonterra financial results, Tassal on 'nuclear' seafood challenges and more feature in our round-up

NZ's Forty Thieves, Fonterra financial results, Tassal on 'nuclear' seafood challenges and more feature in this edition of ANZ Focus.

Vitasoy hopes the performance of its soy milk and tea businesses in Asian will help it bounce back from manufacturing and logistical challenges faced in Oceania over the past six months. ©Vitasoy

Plant-based profits: Vitasoy looks to Asian growth to bounce back from challenges in Oceania

Tofu and beverage brand Vitasoy hopes the performance of its soy milk and tea businesses in Asian will help it bounce back from manufacturing and logistical challenges faced in Oceania over the past six months.

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Level up: Singapore’s Gryphon Tea Company reformulates RTD teas to meet better-for-you demand, raises Nutri-grade rating

Redmart on e-commerce trends, premium affordability, healthy ageing and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker. ©Getty Images

Trend Tracker: Redmart on e-commerce trends, premium affordability, healthy ageing and more feature in our round-up

The Brooklyn Creamery is making headway in the Middle East by targeting the diverse buying behaviours and eating habits of consumers in the region. ©The Brooklyn Creamery

Hitting the sweet spot: India’s The Brooklyn Creamery winning over Middle East consumers with better-for-you options and novel flavours

The demand for bone broth concentrate in Australia has outstripped supply, says Melrose Health. ©Getty Images

Supply focus: Bone broth concentrate demand outstrips supply in Australia, says Melrose Health

Thailand ultraprocessed foods, China precise 3D printing staple food, Singapore Chinese Health Study findings and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images

Science Shorts: Thailand ultraprocessed foods, China precise 3D printing staple food, Singapore Chinese Health Study findings and more feature in our round-up

Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) believes that strong market competition is on the way in the tea category from smaller players in the country. ©Getty Images

Tea-ing up the competition: Unilever India predicts strong challenges from smaller players in the coming year

Noce Nuts claims to be the first in Singapore to offer customisable nut butters. ©Noce Nuts

Going nuts for nuts: Singapore start-up hopes to carve out a niche with premium, customisable nut butters

‘Prioritising indulgence’: Cargill-owned Aalst Chocolate investing in consumer-driven innovation to solidify market position

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‘Aggressive measures’: Kirin outlines plans for beer and sugar-free product innovation amid profits slump

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Level up: Singapore’s Gryphon Tea Company reformulates RTD teas to meet better-for-you demand, raises Nutri-grade rating

Trend Tracker: Redmart on e-commerce trends, premium affordability, healthy ageing and more feature in our round-up

Hitting the sweet spot: India’s The Brooklyn Creamery winning over Middle East consumers with better-for-you options and novel flavours

Better-for-you munch: Why APAC healthier snacks sector must step up functionality and freshness to ensure growth

Italian gov't bans cultivated meat, restricts plant-based meat labelling

Supply focus: Bone broth concentrate demand outstrips supply in Australia, says Melrose Health

Postbiotic traction: Morinaga targets Thai market growth after FDA approval for use in foods and beverages

‘Prioritising indulgence’: Cargill-owned Aalst Chocolate investing in consumer-driven innovation to solidify market position

Going nuts for nuts: Singapore start-up hopes to carve out a niche with premium, customisable nut butters

Tea-ing up the competition: Unilever India predicts strong challenges from smaller players in the coming year

Minimise MSG use: Researchers urge caution amid fears of metabolic health impact

Beer boost: Asahi Super Dry drives international growth amid cost setbacks at new Japan brewery

‘Make immune care a habit’: Kirin’s LC-Plasma sales held up in spring and summer, gears up for winter launches

It’s a date: Agthia plans to strengthen digitalisation and snacking innovation amid strong nine-month performance

Branded still better? Mondelez plays down private label threat citing ‘strong’ consumer confidence in Asia and Middle East

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