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Crepe-like savoury called ‘jianbing’ could be made using JUST Egg. ©Getty Images

Germinating growth: China alt protein scene increasingly competitive, but localisation key to success

China’s plant-based and cultured meat market is getting increasingly competitive, but industry collaboration and product localisation are going to be crucial if it is to become more ‘relevant’ to consumers.

MAFRA appears to have succeeded in persuading the domestic dairy industry to engage with its plans for national reforms. ©Getty Images

No crying over spilt milk? Korean dairy industry in truce with government…for now

The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) appears to have succeeded in persuading the domestic dairy industry to engage with its plans for national reforms – but is the very public beef between both sides truly over?

Firms in Asia looking to make the transition to sustainable packaging have their work cut out for them. ©Getty Images

Weather the storm? Why Asia food MNCs could face major challenges in sustainable packaging conversion

Major food and beverage firms in Asia looking to make the transition to sustainable packaging have their work cut out, not only due to the widely-acknowledged climate challenges, but also hurdles in their current shelf life commitments and supply chain...

Policy Picks: China beverage and dairy regulations, Australia food safety, Taiwan children food and more feature in our round-up

China beverage and dairy regulations, Australia food safety, Taiwan children food and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.

Throat Guard contains BLIS-12, a specific strain of bacteria known as Streptococcus salivarius K12. ©BLIS Probiotics Facebook

Broadening appeal: NZ probiotic firm Blis reveals positive findings for upper respiratory health

A New Zealand probiotic company is aiming to broaden the health claims applicable for its flagship probiotic strain BLIS K12 in the area of upper respiratory health, following favourable findings published recently.

Flavour enhancement products today need to not only cater to consumers’ clean label demands, but also be made using clean energy. ©Getty Images

Going green: Flavour enhancement products need to be both ‘clean label and clean energy’ for China and Middle East

Flavour enhancement products today need to not only cater to consumers’ clean label demands, but also be made using clean energy if firms wish to capitalise on the current wellness and sustainability trends that are on the rise in the China and Middle...