Functional foods and drinks

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Three strategies for the Indian nutrition industry to secure success in face of limited consumer contact

17-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Stronger scientific evidence for products, a focus on regionalisation and the education of both consumers and the medical sector are three key factors for success in the nutrition industry in India.

Naturally Good Expo 2019

Social, systems and security: Industry leaders on what generates fast company growth in Australia

17-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Low-cost social media marketing, ensuring suitable software and systems are in place, and brand protection have been identified as key traits for fast healthy FMCG company growth, according to a panel of industry leaders.

Boost to consumer confidence? China’s ministry and WeChat launch infant formula traceability programme

16-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and WeChat, the country’s messaging service giant, have jointly developed and launched the country’s first WeChat mini programme for infant formula traceability.

‘Violative health risks’: Philippines FDA issues warnings against 14 unregistered food products

15-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

The Philippines Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has issued warnings against 14 unregistered food products, including beverages, snacks and desserts, advising the public against purchasing and consuming them.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

‘No single, simple solution’: Why a holistic approach is key to improving cognitive health - BioCeuticals

15-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Maintaining and improving cognitive health among APAC’s rapidly ageing population requires a holistic approach, considering the gut-brain axis, nutrition intake, and the need for a personalised plan.

HEALTHY AGEING APAC SUMMIT 2019

Nestlé expert: More data, research and NPD needed for Asia’s ageing population

10-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

There is a need for more research and funding for elderly nutrition as the world’s population rapidly ages, executive leading academic from Nestlé’s Institute of Health Science told our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore.

More research needed on vitamin D’s impact on peripheral arterial disease in type 2 diabetics: China study

10-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Vitamin D’s effects on peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in type 2 diabetes patients require more clinical evidence, despite the link between the two, say researchers in China.

Fi Asia-China 2019

Appealing to young Chinese consumers: Four mega trending health issues driving the health food market

09-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Four major trending issues are driving the health foods market in China today, with a combination of strong national pride and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) influence having particular sway over the younger generation of local consumers.

Start-up struggles; Malaysian nutrition entrepreneurs need more funding to compete with neighbours

09-Jul-2019 By Richard Whitehead

Malaysia is being held back by the way its nutrition entrepreneurs struggle to make the transition from development to commercialisation, according to one of the country’s top VCs.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: 1.3bn business opportunities by 2050 as Asia’s population rapidly ages

09-Jul-2019 By Gary Scattergood

More than 1.3billion people in APAC will be over the age of 60 by 2050, opening up huge opportunities for food, beverage and nutrition firms who can tailor NPD to this demographic, while also tapping into the health and wellness trends among younger consumers...

APAC June Headline News

04-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Here is a list of top APAC (non-Japan) stories to take note of in the month of June.

Patchi, Al Rawabi, and Almarai – Three ‘most intimate’ brands among UAE consumers

03-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Lebanon’s chocolatier Patchi, UAE’s Al Rawabi Dairy, and Saudi’s Almarai food conglomerate are the top three ‘most intimate’ consumer brands among UAE consumers, according to a survey by brand insights agency MBLM.

Naturally Good Expo 2019

Healthy food in Australia: Three major trends to influence new product development revealed

03-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

An increasing focus on gut health, alternative protein sources and better-for-you product development are amongst the major trends that industry experts have identified as crucial to the Australian healthy foods industry.

Prebiotic power: Can altering the gut microbiome alleviate symptoms of autism in children?

02-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology will soon embark on a trial to investigate if prebiotic supplementation can reduce anxiety levels in autistic children by acting on their gut microbiome.

Thaifex 2019

WATCH: Thailand FoodInnopolis on how VC investment and Industry 4.0 are changing food innovation

01-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

A Thai government scheme to back more food tech start-ups – called Thailand’s FoodInnopolis - has signed two new partnership deals, including one which will provide around USD$40m of investment.