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All G Foods’ first finished product and its format will depend on consumer insights research. ©All G Foods

Australia’s All G Foods scales up for debut of precision fermented proteins in Singapore by end-2024

Sydney-based precision fermentation firm All G Foods is doubling down on R&D and consumer insights research to complete its first finished product, as it sets sights on the APAC, Middle East and US markets.

Major ap-peel: Kirin taps growing RTD and less-sweet trends in Japan to with new lemon alcoholic drink

Kirin is tapping on the growing demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) and less-sweet beverages in the Japanese market with its latest lemon chuhai drink.

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How plant peptones are emerging as a sustainable organic nitrogen source for fermentation and cell culture media

Peptone is the product of moderate hydrolysis of protein, rich in peptides and amino acids, which provides nitrogen source for the growth of microorganisms and animal cells, as well as trace elements and growth factors.

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What’s brewing: Japan’s CUNAE aims to change consumer perception of ‘unsatisfying’ caffeine-free beverages through flavour innovations

Japanese trading company Moacal Co., Ltd has introduced a new beverage brand that focuses on decaffeinated coffee products, with plans to dip into other drink categories as well as functional beverages.

12-week study showed replacing sweet drinks with 'diet' or water options yielded limited metabolic health benefits © Getty Images

No short-term success: Slashing sugary drink intake yields limited metabolic health benefits across 12 weeks

Switching from sugary drinks to ‘diet’ drinks or water showed little short-term effects on metabolic or cognitive health outcomes across 12 weeks, a new study has shown.

The number of health supplements registered in Malaysia has increased, while that of natural products, including herbal remedies, has hit five-year low last year. ©Getty Images

New Malaysia data: Health supplements registered on the rise while natural products hit five-year low

The number of health supplements registered in Malaysia has been on the rise in recent years, but those classed as natural products, which consist of herbal remedies, has hit five-year low, according to a report released by the country’s health ministry.

From waste to wonder: Upcycled products gaining traction with APAC food firms keen to maximise processing potential

The upcycling of food waste to make new products from staple foods to snacks is emerging as an increasingly popular strategy among food firms in the Asia Pacific region to maximise the potential of production processes.

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Haldy recently hit the market with its turmeric-based, Ayurvedic-inspired mints. ©Haldy

Turmeric hit: Haldy seeks to refresh mint market appeal across age groups with Ayurvedic-inspired products

He Rourou Whai Painga project found health benefits linked to 'NZ diet' © Getty Images

‘Good for industry, good for policy’: Large scale study to assess benefits of ‘NZ diet’ on key health outcomes

Mane Kancor opens new facility in Byadgi catering to growing chilli demand © Mane Kancor

‘Futuristic perspective’: Mane Kancor combining growth with circular manufacturing ambitions

Jimi Biotech’s cultivated meat is produced entirely from animal cell and without plant scaffolding. ©Jimi Biotech

Regulatory approval and cost control are key barriers to cultivated meat development in China – Jimi Biotech

The Asia Pacfic region has a number of ‘peculiarities’ that make it more vulnerable to food supply and climate change risks than many other regions. ©FFA

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Japan recently inked several new food trade agreements with the governments of Bangladesh and Canada as it seeks to improve food security. ©Getty Images

Strengthening supplies: Japan looks to international food trade collaborations in latest bid to beef up food security

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Australia’s All G Foods scales up for debut of precision fermented proteins in Singapore by end-2024

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‘Good for industry, good for policy’: Large scale study to assess benefits of ‘NZ diet’ on key health outcomes

Turmeric hit: Haldy seeks to refresh mint market appeal across age groups with Ayurvedic-inspired products

‘Futuristic perspective’: Mane Kancor combining growth with circular manufacturing ambitions

Strengthening supplies: Japan looks to international food trade collaborations in latest bid to beef up food security

Regulatory approval and cost control are key barriers to cultivated meat development in China – Jimi Biotech

FAO Exclusive Part II: Food tech and sector innovation vital for APAC to overcome ‘peculiar’ food supply and climate vulnerabilities

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High vitamins use in NZ, but uncertainty over regulations felt by industry and consumers

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