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‘Serious consequences’: ASEAN COVID-19 lockdowns heighten food supply fears

A lack of collaboration between ASEAN governments and the food industry could risk causing supply shortages across the region as several nations enforce COVID-19 lockdowns.

Homegrown successes: Zespri, A2 Milk highlighted as biggest New Zealand F&B growth generating firms

New Zealand kiwifruit giant Zespri and dairy firm The A2 Milk Company have been highlighted as the two homegrown companies generating some of the highest growth for the nation’s F&B industry over the past two years, with both benefitting from strong...

Colouring evolution: New class of pigments could have major potential in natural food colourant development

A newly-discovered class of colouring pigments called auronidins could open doors for the development of more stable and intense natural, plant-based food and beverage colourants.

Probiotic potential? Presence of Prevotella copri during pregnancy linked to lower risk of infant food allergies

The presence of the bacterium Prevotella copri in mothers’ microbiome during pregnancy is associated with a decreased risk of their children developing food allergies during the first year of life.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards: Ensure your finished products get the recognition they deserve

The third annual NutraIngredients-Asia Awards returns this September, and entries are currently open for our coveted Product of the Year awards.

Neutral on Nutri-Grade: Singapore’s new beverage labelling system receives lukewarm response

Singapore’s introduction of its new sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) labelling system Nutri-Grade has received a lukewarm response from consumers, with 68% of public sentiment remaining ‘neutral’ or ‘unsure’ about the policy.

Brands selling on Amazon must rethink advertising to navigate out-of-stocks, delayed shipping

Hard-hit e-commerce players, including Amazon, saw a slight reprieve in orders last week, but marketing consultants with the collective Right Side Up predict that there will be a resurgence in sales in the coming weeks that will require brands to re-think...