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The Indian plant-based industry is set for a further blow after it was confirmed FSSAI's recent order for online platforms to delist plant-based products using dairy terms will apply offline as well. ©Getty Images

India’s plant-based blow: FSSAI order to delist products with dairy terms to hit online AND offline sales

The plant-based industry in India is set for a further blow after it was confirmed the Food Safety and Standards Authority India’s (FSSAI) recent order for online platforms to delist all plant-based products using dairy terms will apply to products being sold offline as well.

Domestic demand drop: Japan updates aquaculture strategy to focus on expanding exports and productivity

The Japanese government has revamped its national aquaculture strategy to focus on expanding seafood exports and boosting the productivity of select sectors such as shellfish and algae, after acknowledging that domestic demand will continue to drop.

Beyond intolerance: Malaysian bakery firm highlights rising gluten-free trend among carb-cutting consumers

Malaysian bakery company Fresco Grano has observed a rise in demand for gluten-free products among consumers who want to cut down on carbs, as well as those with special dietary needs such as gluten intolerance.

China Focus: Craft beer growth, MissFresh expansion, Mengniu's sustainability initiatives and more feature in our round-up

Craft beer growth, MissFresh expansion, Mengniu's sustainability initiatives and more feature in this edition of China Focus.

The Pantone of flavours: Taste-based profiling tech vows to redefine flavour industry and boost NPD

A food tech firm making advances in Asia is aiming to redefine the flavour industry by focusing on taste as a never-before-used parameter, which has enormous potential to help food and beverage manufacturers boost product development and productivity...

Lick and light: How one Indian firm has created a glow-in-the-dark ice cream and lollipop with jellyfish protein

India-based firm Rexofa Food Technology has developed a bioluminescence ice cream and lollipop that glows-in-the-dark when licked.

‘Highly promising’: The Vitamin Shoppe eyes omnichannel expansion in Asia after launches in Korea and Vietnam

US retailer The Vitamin Shoppe says it is eyeing omnichannel expansion in Asia, after making its first steps into South Korea and Vietnam this year.

COVID-19 and APAC's food and beverage sector: All our coronavirus news...in one place

Here's your constantly updated and comprehensive round-up of FoodNavigator-Asia's COVID-19 coverage.

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‘Important contributor’: India’s vegan supplement firm expands women’s health range with pre/postnatal products

The alcohol industry in India has slammed Delhi’s new liquor excise policy as ‘disruptive’. ©Getty Images

India alcohol cartel concerns: Delhi drinks industry highlights monopoly and price fears

Probiota Asia 2021: Region’s pioneering microbiome summit returns online next month – register for free!

Probiota Asia 2021: Region’s pioneering microbiome summit returns online next month – register for free!

Australian mushroom-based meat firm Fable Food is making plans for widespread international expansion as well as intensive new product development. ©Fable Foods

Make some shroom: Australia’s Fable Food planning international expansion and extensive plant-based NPD

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State of Emergency anomaly: Japan restrictions lead to higher alcohol intake, coupled with healthier diets

Regulatory updates from New Zealand, India, China and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks. ©Getty Images

Policy Picks: Regulatory updates from New Zealand, India, China and more feature in our round-up

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