Japan amends nutrient labelling standards, on-label claim requirements based on new data
The Japanese government has amended labelling regulations based on new consumer data, which will see changes to nutrient labelling values as well as requirements to make on-label nutritional claims.
‘Don’t cook but do care’: Japan’s Sankyo Foods aims to spice up SEA trade
Seasonal spices to aid home cooking and fermented Japanese rice drinks are among the new products Sankyo Foods is introducing in Singapore via its Food Base brand.
Sake Samurai: Versatile brews with provenance appeal find favour in Asia
The allure of Japanese sake lies in its versatility and rich heritage - but selling it across wider Asia requires a whole different strategy.
Complex factors driving global public attitudes towards salt reduction: Multi-country study
Customised, culturally sensitive strategies are needed to reduce sodium intake globally due to significant variations in public attitudes toward salt reduction across seven diverse countries. For example, participants from countries with deeply rooted culinary traditions, such as France and Japan, appeared more resistant to dietary changes.
Five must-know regulations set to impact the APAC food and beverage sector in 2025
From the delay of the much-disputed EU Deforestation Regulation to Singapore’s Nutri-Grade being expanded to sodium and fat content, FoodNavigator-Asia brings you five of the most need-to-know regulatory updates that will have a major impact on the food and beverage industry in 2025.