A report published by Flavorchem expects new categories such as CBD and plant-based to increase in popularity as consumers demand heathier options in their grocery basket.
We take a look at the five top trends that look set to shape the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2020, from fortification to cell-based development to sustainability and more.
We bring you the top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage market and trend stories of 2019, surrounding plant-based and clean meat developments, traceability and sustainability, zero-alcohol beer and other trends in the food and beverage industry.
In this round-up, we look at the health and nutrition developments in APAC, including FOSHU Vs FFC market in Japan, Nestlé China expanding its A2 milk category, and the brands topping the chart during Double 11 shopping festival.
Tetra Pak has identified seven food and beverage trends surrounding the areas of hygiene, digitalisation and individual experience that have been and continue to be major drivers of the industry this year.
Foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), functional foods, and ease of convenience are three emerging categories that dietary supplements and pharma companies are paying attention to, according to Mintel.
Tetra Pak has revealed three emerging trends seen in packaged food products, with convenience, healthier options and sustainability claims on the rise.
Coca-Cola Amatil's 100% recyclable bottle, FSSAI regulatory developments, halal blockchain and more are amongst our top stories trending on social media, featured in this edition of Hot Right Now.
The wider Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions contain a host of opportunities for Chinese food, beverage and nutrition brands, but navigating the complexities of multiple markets, with different consumer trends, regulatory environments and economic conditions,...
Four key trends will lead to shifts in the major sources of protein consumption by 2025, according to a major new study commissioned by Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) which analysed 50 food types across 11 regional markets.
Well-being, digital advancement, localization and speed are amongst the major trends and opportunities that global snack manufacturing giant Mondelez has identified as crucial to shaping the future of snacks in APAC and beyond.
Dustin Boughton, procurement, at Australian and New Zealand dairy company Maxum Foods, has put together three emerging trends he sees in the dairy industry currently.
From functional claims, to plant-based sources, and dairy for different occasion, China’s dairy brands are on constant innovation drive to stand out from their competitors.
Alibaba's e-commerce arm Tmall has revealed seven trends in China's F&B consumer market, including small packs, diet replacements, low-sugar, international, Internet sensation, inter-industry cooperation, and cultural element revival.
From ice cream on a roll, to high-cocoa content chocolate, here are four trends currently shaping Japan’s confectionery and dessert categories as seen at the recent FoodEx Japan show
Market research agency Mintel has identified six new consumer trends that are shaping the Chinese and North Asian consumer landscapes. Within these, health, experience and plastic use are some important key points for food companies to take note of.
From eco-packaging to plant-based proteins and yet more sugar reduction, we take a look at the five top trends that will shape the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2019, with insights from some of the region’s biggest brands.
We reveal the top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage market and trend stories of 2018 surrounding sugar, sustainability and other trends in the food and beverage industry.
The APAC region is seeing growth in health and wellness awareness, influencing spirits purchasing behavior. About 52% of consumers are now looking for options that ‘align with their health and wellbeing.’
A new research report has identified six megatrends in food systems in Asia, along with several opportunities and recommendations for companies and policymakers in managing these.
See more on the latest food and beverage industry trends in APAC, ASEAN, the flavours industry, Nestle health and wellness and more in this month's edition of our Trend Tracker review.
Flavour firms need to keep up with the rapidly changing tastes of consumers and take a holistic approach to innovation in order to secure success, according to the International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF), which has highlighted five emerging trends...
In our latest overview of the key market and consumer trends sweeping the region, we take a look at insights from Cargill, edible insect developments in China and an organic growth spurt in the Middle East.
Food industry experts from the ‘ASEAN-5’ – the fastest growing economies in South East Asia – have lifted the lid on the key food and beverage trends driving growth in their countries, and the major challenges they continue to face.
FrieslandCampina Kievit has revealed the top three trends on which it has based its innovation strategies in Asia Pacific. These are: ‘Glocalisation’, ‘All about experience’, and ‘Better for you’.
Strong growth in local Filipino food and beverage spending is set to propel e-commerce activity in the Philippines, especially in online mass grocery retail (MGR).
A Singaporean start-up is finding favour with its locally-inspired potato chips — available in Hainanese Chicken Rice and Singapore Laksa flavours — now on the shelves in leading supermarkets.
New Zealand's domestic organic product sector is growing twice as fast as its non-organic sector, up 8.1% per year in retail sales versus the latter's 4.8%.
New research has revealed that about four in five (79%) Thai consumers would like to have a healthier diet in 2018 – with interest in plant-based diets on the rise.
China’s ever-growing middle class is changing the country’s food sector with an increasing penchant for snacking — but analysts say the snack bar category in particular needs some spicing up.
The Vietnamese food and beverage industry is seeing strong growth along with rising incomes, and its unique characteristics and preferences bring opportunities that food firms need to know how to seize.
10 food and beverage trends around the world have already trickled into the Thai market in 2018, and are starting to shape the 'next generation' of consumer demands.