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Trend Tracker: Pandemic grocery trends, heathier savoury snacks, plant-based innovation and more feature in our round-up

Pandemic grocery trends, heathier savoury snacks, plant-based innovation and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.

Manny Pacquiao’s coffee brand to pack a punch in Middle East as distributor expands Filipino range

Importer and distributor SandBox has signed exclusive distribution agreements with Filipino brands including Pacquiao coffee and Oh So Healthy snacks to launch products in the UAE and GCC region.

‘Not afraid of being copied’: The Brooklyn Creamery targets Oman with ‘guilt-free’, vegan ice cream

‘Guilt-free’ ice cream brand The Brooklyn Creamery is churning up its low-calorie range for the Oman market, as it banks on product innovation to meet rising health and wellness trend in the Middle East region.

COVID-19 and grocery shopping: Frozen foods and alcohol come out on top in APAC amidst pandemic

Frozen foods and alcohol have found favour with APAC consumers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, garnering huge leaps in growth across various countries in the region amid lockdowns and tightening economics.

Famously healthier: Australia’s Famous Soda looks to expand better-for-you portfolio to confectionery

Australia’s Famous Soda Co is embarking on plans to expand its better-for-you product portfolio beyond beverages to confectionery, as well as setting its sights on expansion into the ASEAN market.

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in April 2021

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in April 2021, including healthy ice cream in India, palm oil in China, Nestle's new plant-based site in Malaysia and more.

Cracking it: Retailers and producers line up to embrace cage-free egg market

Egg producers and retailers have been rushing to climb onto the cage-free juggernaut as Asian consumers start to show a preference for more humanely produced eggs.