GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in July 2023

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Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in July 2023.

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in July 2023, including Ajinonomoto's views on new umami study, Diageo's premiumisation insights, Nestle China's dairy challenges and more.

Read more on Ajinonomoto's views on new umami study, Diageo's premiumisation insights, Nestle China's dairy challenges and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for July 2023.

 

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FNA top 10 July 2023
FNA top 10 July 2023

Read more on Ajinonomoto's views on new umami study, Diageo's premiumisation insights, Nestle China's dairy challenges and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for July 2023.

 

Click through the gallery to see them all.

Upgrading umami understanding: Ajinomoto lauds new Japanese study on amino acid potential to reduce consumer salt intake
Upgrading umami understanding: Ajinomoto lauds new Japanese study on amino acid potential to reduce consumer salt intake

Amino acid specialist firm Ajinomoto has lauded the findings of a new Japanese study which highlighted the potential of umami ingredients, such as the various glutamate-based substances, to reduce consumer salt intake and improve public health.

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Leveraging luxury: Diageo sees rising demand for premiumisation as key APAC alcohol market growth driver
Leveraging luxury: Diageo sees rising demand for premiumisation as key APAC alcohol market growth driver

Alcohol heavyweight Diageo believes that the rising demand for premiumisation in APAC, and in particular economic growth in China, is placing the category in a strong position.

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‘Large brand, small awareness’: Nestle China banks on consumer confidence and core capabilities to overcome major dairy challenges
‘Large brand, small awareness’: Nestle China banks on consumer confidence and core capabilities to overcome major dairy challenges (boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images)

Nestle China’s is looking to capitalise on consumer confidence in its longstanding brand as well as its capabilities to overcome the challenges faced by its dairy business.

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Will AI make human roles obsolete? Three major concerns about the use of AI in food production
Will AI make human roles obsolete? Three major concerns about the use of AI in food production

There are three major concerns about the use of AI in the food industry, with the majority of benefits at present related to market research and advertising strategies – as evidenced by Coca-Cola – according to an industry expert.

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‘Healthier and more experimental’: Indian brewery Bira 91 lifts the lid on consumer trends guiding innovation
‘Healthier and more experimental’: Indian brewery Bira 91 lifts the lid on consumer trends guiding innovation

Delhi-headquartered brewery Bira 91 has detailed how consumer demands for ‘healthier and more experimental’ products are guiding its innovation strategy, while also revealing its plans for a ‘premium’ Indian beer.

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CRUST Group
CRUST Group

Singapore upcycled beer brand CRUST Group has seen a CAGR of over 70% since its first year of business, which has catalysed its overseas expansion plans and diversification into categories beyond beverages.

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Seawith
Seawith

Korean cultivated meat player Seawith says that collaboration needs to be balanced with competition to deliver a ‘great product’ for the market, as it outlines its partnership strategy on both B2B and B2C fronts.

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Sauce of growth: Lee Kum Kee craves bigger presence in SEA, India and Middle East
Sauce of growth: Lee Kum Kee craves bigger presence in SEA, India and Middle East

Long-established sauces brand Lee Kum Kee says it is keeping up with the times through flavour localisation, and staying attuned to global trends by introducing heathier options and convenience sauces.

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High ranks, low scores? India State Food Safety Index data reveals lack of compliance even in top performing states
High ranks, low scores? India State Food Safety Index data reveals lack of compliance even in top performing states

Date from India’s latest State Food Safety Index (SFSI) conducted annually by the Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has revealed that many states still perform poorly across the assessment criteria, even amongst its top scoring states.

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Singapore-based OnlyEg has rapidly grown its presence in various markets across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions with a focus on the taste and texture of its ‘no sacrifice’ plant-based eggs, available in a multitude of ready-to-eat (RTE) formats.

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