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New territories: CJ CheilJedang extending footprint in Oceania, Europe propelled by bibigo’s sales spike

South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang is accelerating the expansion of its Oceania and European business led by its “bibigo K-food strategy”, following a surge in sales and positive consumer reception.

The South Korean government has issued a warning about food poisoning in the country. ©Getty Images

Handwashing not optional: South Korea concerned over rise in food poisoning cases after pandemic period

The South Korean government has issued a warning about food poisoning in the country, highlighting concerns that incidences have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As Asian cuisines evolve and diversify, how are quality texturizers becoming more key?

The Asian culinary landscape is becoming ever more eclectic – how is a new range of texturizers addressing unmet challenges for food manufacturers?

Pernod Ricard has launched a new digital label initiative in Singapore, hoping to tap on South East Asian consumer demands for increased information. ©Pernod Ricard

Know your drink: Pernod Ricard taps ASEAN desire for increased information to launch digital label

Alcohol giant Pernod Ricard has launched a new digital label initiative in Singapore, hoping to tap on South East Asian consumer demands for increased information and shift towards better drinking habits.

Crunch Cutlery co-founder Anna Lam (right), with the fully automated compact machine that produces edible cutlery © Crunch Cutlery

Edible cutlery: Singapore start-up seeks to reduce plastic waste in Asia with nutrition-packed products

Singapore start-up Crunch Cutlery is seeking to tackle plastic waste with its edible cutlery made from chia, buckwheat and jowar.

Orthomol vital m is an example of the Orthomol combining liquid vial and capsules in a product. © Orthomol Facebook

'Asia is a very big opportunity': Orthomol aims to replicate South Korea success in Vietnam and beyond

German food supplement company Orthomol is aiming to replicate its South Korea success in other markets, especially in Asia and the Middle East.

Plant-based product manufacturers still targeting the Asian market need to put in the work to identify the best product formats for industry growth. ©Getty Images

Perception problems: Plant-based innovation in Asia needs to find right format to strengthen health benefits correlation – expert panel

Plant-based product manufacturers still targeting the Asian market need to identify the right product formats that can strengthen the category’s correlation with health benefits, or risk further industry slowdown, experts claim.

EastRoc has made a gradual shift away from its one-drink specialisation model to a multi-beverage portfolio. ©EastRoc Beverages

Broader horizons: China’s EastRoc on shift from energy drink specialisation to multi-beverage portfolio

China energy drink heavyweight EastRoc is moving to a multi-beverage portfolio, hoping to establish itself as a leader in the wider beverage industry and not just the energy category.

The use of probiotics to improve the gut microbiota of antibiotic-exposed infants has strong potential to boost their immune protection.

Countering antibiotics: How gut microbiota improvement could boost immune protection in exposed infants - Growth Asia Summit 2024

The use of probiotics to improve the gut microbiota of infants that have been exposed to antibiotics has strong potential to boost the extent of immune protection conveyed by vaccination, according to recent research data.

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GABA, which is commonly used in supplements for stress relief, sleep aid, and blood pressure reduction, remains the most popular ingredient across the different types of FFCs. © Getty Images

Hot ingredients in Japan’s FFCs: GABA remains in top spot, HMPA is fast-rising

The food system in Asia is facing a triple food safety threat in the firm of microbiological, chemical and physical contamination. ©Getty Images

No safety, no security: Asia food system facing triple threat of microbe, chemical and physical contamination - expert insights

Hong Kong has reiterated its stance on maintaining strict restrictions on seafood imports from Japan. ©Getty Images

‘Shocking’ situation: Hong Kong dashes Japan’s hopes of lifting seafood import restrictions over nuclear wastewater concerns

The new FSANZ alcoholic labelling standards will affect carbohydrate, sugar, and energy claims on pack. © Getty Images

New alcohol labelling requirements for Australia and New Zealand move a step closer, industry generally supportive

Yili's twist-top RTD tea, Starward's colourful whiskey, Mondelez on portion control and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings. ©Getty Images

Packaging Happenings: Yili's twist-top RTD tea, Starward's colourful whiskey, Mondelez on portion control and more feature in our round-up

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New territories: CJ CheilJedang extending footprint in Oceania, Europe propelled by bibigo’s sales spike

Handwashing not optional: South Korea concerned over rise in food poisoning cases after pandemic period

As Asian cuisines evolve and diversify, how are quality texturizers becoming more key?

Know your drink: Pernod Ricard taps ASEAN desire for increased information to launch digital label

Edible cutlery: Singapore start-up seeks to reduce plastic waste in Asia with nutrition-packed products

'Asia is a very big opportunity': Orthomol aims to replicate South Korea success in Vietnam and beyond

Perception problems: Plant-based innovation in Asia needs to find right format to strengthen health benefits correlation – expert panel

Broader horizons: China’s EastRoc on shift from energy drink specialisation to multi-beverage portfolio

Countering antibiotics: How gut microbiota improvement could boost immune protection in exposed infants - Growth Asia Summit 2024

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Hot ingredients in Japan’s FFCs: GABA remains in top spot, HMPA is fast-rising

New alcohol labelling requirements for Australia and New Zealand move a step closer, industry generally supportive

‘Shocking’ situation: Hong Kong dashes Japan’s hopes of lifting seafood import restrictions over nuclear wastewater concerns

No safety, no security: Asia food system facing triple threat of microbe, chemical and physical contamination - expert insights

Danone launches growing up milk designed for kids born via C-section in Malaysia

Packaging Happenings: Yili's twist-top RTD tea, Starward's colourful whiskey, Mondelez on portion control and more feature in our round-up

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Garden of growth: Nongshim plant-based brand Veggie Garden maintains optimism for sector’s ASEAN future

Holistic wellness: Menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause are opportunities for product innovation

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