Japanese firm launches madeleines made from thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks
Japan’s GOOD NATURE MARKET has launched madeleines made using materials that are commonly discarded, including thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks.
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Increasing preference for snacks over meals in Asia spells diversification opportunities
Consumers in Asia are increasingly favouring snack consumption over meals, which spells opportunities, particularly in savoury snacks, for food companies to innovate and diversify, according to industry experts.
Kewpie looks to apply elderly-friendly food development expertise from Japan to China market
Japan’s Kewpie hopes to apply the expertise it has developed in producing elderly friendly foods in Japan to the China market in light of the latter’s rapidly increasing elderly population size.
India launches a series of food safety measures, but experts warn gaps remain
Grey areas between food and drug regulations, coupled with roadblocks to innovation, pose challenges to India’s food and nutraceutical industries, even as the government launches key reforms to ensure safety, quality, and nutrition.