Protein specialist Tyson is confident that Asia Pacific consumers will continue to show strong demand for both animal and plant protein-based products, with health and affordability emerging as more important drivers than ever.
An investor letter issued earlier this month by non-profit Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) has called out international chocolate companies to end what it described as “exploitative purchasing practices,” mainly in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
Major brands from Kirin to Yili believe that there is an increasing need for the APAC beverage sector to innovate with added functional and convenience benefits for consumers, especially in a time when the industry is seen as increasingly costly.
South Korean food and beverage major Nongshim is intensifying global expansion activities, including raising visibility through event sponsorship in Dubai, entry into prominent supermarkets in France, and increasing production capacity for its US plant.
Brands should adapt their offerings and messaging to better address the demands of UAE consumers, as health, wellness and ESG practices remain key purchase drivers despite rising cost of living, new data reports.
There are three weeks left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
Cultivated meat brand GOOD Meat’s recent retail launch of a new chicken product in Singapore has divided experts across the food industry as to whether this is a step forward for the sector or simply a means to cut costs amidst the firm’s financial struggles.
Egg industry leaders in China have highlighted a need to develop better traceability technology to ensure cage-free eggs reaching consumers are authentic, in order for the sector to reach the next phase of development.
World Food Prize winner Dr Shakunthala Thilsted believes that all-inclusive food system transformation will require a greater focus on combining big data and traditional knowledge as well as better recognition of aquatic food potential and consumer diversity.
We have published the latest advance agenda for our flagship Growth Asia Summit taking place in July – download it today to see the scores of industry experts taking to the stage in Singapore.
A 'game-changing phenomenon' needs to take place before plant-based could become a strong trend in Japan, according to an industry expert pioneering meat alternatives in the country.
The South Korean government’s national food export strategy will see experiential marketing and support for food firms to export to second-line cities worldwide become major areas of focus, amid its bid to hit an 80% overseas favourability rating by 2027.
Experts from H&H, Himalaya, Mintel, Senescence and a leading food futurist have shone the spotlight on the latest healthy ageing developments in APAC - and you can watch it for all for free and on-demand.
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has launched a new public-private collaborative project focusing on food exports, aiming to boost progress towards the national JPY5tn (US$31.7bn) by 2030 target.
Snacking industry heavyweights from Mondelez to Hunter Foods have highlighted portioned packaging and the more thoughtful use of ingredients as crucial factors that can help firms stand out and gain mass appeal in the increasingly crowded APAC snacking...
Join us today at 3pm SGT for our free exclusive Healthy Ageing APAC webinar where we drill down the latest developments, research and innovations in this crucial category.
The New Zealand natural health products industry is calling for urgent action to protect and boost exports after the country's health minister said the government would repeal the Therapeutic Products Act due to come into force in 2026.
Day three of our Growth Asia Summit 2024 will feature expert insights on Healthy Ageing from top brands Blackmores, Swisse, Life-Space and world-renowned academic experts.
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories from April 2024, including potential pushbacks for the EUDR, cultivated meat challenges in Singapore, our Deep Dive into the APAC dairy industry and more.
Industry leaders in China’s baijiu and dairy sectors have urged lawmakers to prioritise policies that encourage modernisation and productivity to help drive exports.
There is just one week to go until NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are joined by a raft of industry experts to share the latest developments in Asia's healthy ageing space at our FREE editorial webinar.
Singapore beverage giants Yeo’s and F&N’s NutriSoy have both launched new fortified soya milk innovations in a bid to tap on surging consumer health trends.
With many countries in Asia preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12th, we have a special 20% discount offer for our Growth Asia Summit, where maternal health is one of the key content pillars.
Day two of our Growth Asia Summit 2024 will feature expert insights on active lifestyle nutrition from PepsiCo, Amway, IC Beverage, NielsenIQ and Monash University.
South Korea has seen a leap in ramen exports across its key export destinations in the first quarter of the year, led primarily by growth in the United States, South East Asia and European markets.
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
This round-up features the growth strategies of Middle Eastern companies like GMG, Hunter Foods, and House of Pops, as well as how companies including Germany’s Haus Rabenhorst and Japan’s Aiya are eyeing market opportunities in the region.
Dubai-based snacks firm SMITHS is pursuing a bigger share of the Asian market by banking on its long brand history, and introducing products that are cleaner and tapping on evolving flavour trends.
Experts from major industry players such as Haleon, Himalaya Wellness and BYHEALTH will be sharing the latest developments in APAC’s thriving maternal and women’s health sectors on day one of our Growth Asia Summit 2024.
Close to 90% of municipalities in Japan need to improve accessibility to food for elderly consumers amid the country’s shift to an ageing population, according to new government data.
The South Korean government’s launch of its national ‘Adventurous Table’ global food export strategy will be led by foods and beverages from the fermented and convenience categories, a senior minister has told FoodNavigator-Asia.
Malaysia is looking to China’s national cage-free eggs strategy as a model for its own egg supply chain following new data revealing a rapid rise in consumer demand.
China dairy giant Yili believes that cold chain advances and new distribution models have transformed the sector in the country, but advises that reduced sugar products are ‘basic but crucial’ to maintain growth
Infant nutrition will take centre stage for the first session of our Growth Asia Summit 2024, with industry experts from Danone and Junlebao, and pioneering academics, sharing their latest insights into this key industry, and public health, topic.
Singapore food businesses looking to expand reach to the Middle East must be prepared with next-level persistence and a longer-than-average financial plan to succeed - but the returns can be tenfold, according to industry experts.
The latest edition of Mondelez’s annual State of Snacking report has found that consumers in many markets across APAC are turning to snacks as an important means of fulfilling nutritional needs.
Several major infant formula brands, including a2 milk and Danone’s Aptamil, are successfully gaining market share despite a shrinking birth rate and tighter regulatory regime in China, their latest financial results have shown.
With 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people, there are ample opportunities for your organisation to shine at this years NutraIngredients-Asia Awards!
Fruit intake in APAC remains well-below the recommended levels, despite around 90% of consumers being aware of its health benefits, says kiwi firm Zespri.
Singapore-based Gryphon Tea Company views its sustainability initiatives as a long-term investment to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, and to give the firm a competitive edge.
Today we are revealing the full speaker information, key topics, presentation titles and abstracts for the Growth Asia Summit 2024, with major brands including Nestle, Blackmores, PepsiCo, Haleon, Amway, Danone, Mondelez and lots more preparing to take...
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories from March 2024, including palm oil industry concerns over EUDR workstream model, Nestle Malaysia's financial results, Coca-Cola's ASEAN focus and more.
The cultivated meat sector looks to be in for a long term of funding and growth uncertainty amidst a global ‘funding winter’, even in Singapore which many start-ups in the industry considered ‘the place to be’ from a regulatory and financial.
The twin trends of health and wellness alongside indulgence and enjoyment are driving APAC dairy industry growth and opening up a raft of new innovation opportunities, according to industry leaders including Fonterra, Yili, Parag and more.
