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Hot Right Now: ASEAN-EU potential trade war, Oceania caffeine concerns, palm oil sustainability and more feature in our round-up

ASEAN-EU potential trade war, Oceania caffeine concerns, palm oil sustainability and more feature in this edition of Hot Right Now.

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On the churn: Singaporean cultured butter start-up sees growth potential by capitalising on Asian flavours

Higher purchasing power and heightened awareness of conscious consumption mean there is considerable scope to grow the artisanal butter market in Singapore, says a start-up that is innovating with a range of Asian flavours.

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Food literacy: Improving food conversations and behaviours

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Caffeine culture: Nestle, Suntory among coffee brands highlighting localisation and RTD innovation as key drivers

Coffee consumers in the Asia Pacific region are increasingly making purchasing decisions that are driven by by localisation and ready-to-drink format innovation, according to industry heavyweights such as Nestle, Suntory and Movenpick.

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Billion-dollar bonds: Asahi Japan taps rising local sustainability trend to diversify new project financing

Brewery giant Asahi Japan recently released a new round of green bonds valued in the billions in local currency, tapping on burgeoning local sustainability trends to diversify its financing methods and achieve its environmental commitments

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Instant noodles - from convenient necessity to indulging quality

Food manufacturers’ solution to achieving that perfect slurp and mouthfeel and revolutionizing noodles to answer global demands, a new series of instant noodle quality improvers enhances texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life.

Food safety warnings: South Korean regulator demands more collaboration as contamination cases rise

The South Korean food safety ministry has urged industry and other government bodies to increase its efforts to slash contamination in the food supply, after cases jumped by 19% year-on-year.

Start-up Spotlight: Black Bag Roasters, DAIZ, Swiftlet and more feature in our round-up

Black Bag Roasters, DAIZ, Swiftlet and more feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight.

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Kiwi then kip: Consuming kiwifruit with evening meal linked to improved sleep and mood – study

New Zealand researchers have found that consuming fresh or dried kiwifruits, alongside a standard evening meal, led to significant improvements on the sleep quality and mood scores of participants.

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Tea-based beverages are emerging as a growing trend in APAC, but manufacturers need to integrate novelty and excitement into their beverage innovation. ©Getty Images

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No clean slate…yet: Japan lifts restrictions on more Fukushima-affected foods but boar meat poses problem

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Hot Right Now: ASEAN-EU potential trade war, Oceania caffeine concerns, palm oil sustainability and more feature in our round-up

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