Industry Trends

December 2019

See what has been happening in Asia’s food and beverage industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?

What has been happening?

Next-gen AI in bakery, natural colouring, plant-based diets, and more. Find out what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

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Next gen AI equipment will future proof the baked goods market
BakeryAndSnacks

Equipment manufacturers are investing ‘huge sums in R&D’ to enable bakers boost operational efficiency and develop application-specific products to meet exacting consumer demands, according to Global Market Insights.
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Picture-perfect tints: Age of Instagram strengthens natural coloring offerings
Food IngredientsFIrst News

The rise of social media and consumers’ increasing interest for clean label products have created the perfect storm for the proliferation of the natural colors trend. Platforms such as Instagram have given the appearance – specifically color – of food extra gravity and industry is making strides to optimize their offerings targeting planet-aware consumers living and eating in an “Instagrammable” world.
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2020 The Year of Plant Health: FAO raises awareness on plants’ importance for nutrition
Food IngredientsFIrst News

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is naming 2020 the UN’s International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). The move aims to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment and boost economic development. With plant-based diets and nutrition on the fast track, FAO’s launch seems well-timed.
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Fi Europe 2019: Sweeteners in the spotlight as sugar reduction trends intensify
Food IngredientsFIrst News

Sugar reduction and naturality in ingredients were two pronounced trends at Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris last week, which showcased an array of zero-calorie sweeteners. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with sweetener suppliers on the show floor who offer insights on scalable solutions for the growing global demand for low and no-calorie solutions in food and beverage applications.
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With classic children’s drinks in ‘terminal decline,’ Euromonitor sees uptick in water, plant-based milk
BeverageDaily

Ongoing concern about the long-term health consequences of too much sugar has many parents turning away from classic children’s beverages, and instead serving lower-calorie options traditionally considered for adults, according to recent research from Euromonitor International.
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Researchers develop tool to understand listeriosis risk in frozen foods
New Food Magazine

Cornell’s research on Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) will continue throughout 2020 with the aim to provide a better understanding of Lm prevalence in frozen food facilities and related risk assessment.
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Food intolerances and sprouted brown rice
New Food Magazine

Food intolerances are considered to be more widespread than food allergies worldwide. Here, Franco Vessio, Co-Founder of MozzaRisella, explores how brown rice offers a food tolerance-suitable…
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Sampling for mycotoxins in grain
New Food Magazine

Improper sampling can lead to a variability in mycotoxin analysis, decreasing the accuracy and precision. Here, Kerri Pleskach from the Grain Research Laboratory at the Canadian Grain Commission…
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Clear challenge: Taste and mouthfeel major hurdles for clear protein beverage success
FoodNavigator-Asia

Taste and mouthfeel challenges are the biggest hurdles to overcome when formulating clear protein beverages for the sports nutrition and functional foods markets, according to Arla Foods Ingredients.
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Digestive health drives bakery innovation
BakeryAndSnacks

Dubbed a ‘mega-trend’ in 2010, heighted consumer awareness in gut-health continues to significantly influence product development and reformulation, says Katrien Lambeens, product manager at Beneo.
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Probiotic fruit juices: the new age beverage?
New Food Magazine

Dr Loveleen Kaur Sarao and Dr Maninder Arora from the Punjab Agricultural University explore how probiotics and prebiotics have become key parts of the modern day health care system, with many…
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No more sweet tooth: Asian consumers moving towards more savoury cocoa profiles
FoodNavigator-Asia

Asian consumers are moving towards chocolate snack foods that have a typically less sweet flavour profile and are more open to savoury flavours, with darker chocolate flavours proving most popular.
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Firmenich predicts 2020 to be the year of the blueberry as consumers seek classic flavors with unexpected twists
BakeryAndSnacks

Due to its longstanding association with wellbeing and strong consumer awareness, Firmenich forecasts that ‘classic blueberry’ will be the flavor of the year for 2020 as consumers rediscover its versatility.
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Natural and blue hues: “Shades of Aqua” poised for success in 2020, says GNT
Food IngredientsFIrst News

“Shades of Aqua” will be a key food and beverage color trend for 2020, according to a forecast made by GNT Group. Vivid blue and green hues in food is set to drive innovation as consumers seek products that “reconnect them with nature,” says the supplier of Exberry Coloring Foods. “We see an increased need for natural ingredients that are clean and clear label,” Maartje Hendrickx, GNT’s Market Development Manager, tells FoodIngredientsFirst at Fi Europe 2019 in Paris.
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Arla launches natural whey protein for skyr products
Food IngredientsFIrst News

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a natural whey protein ingredient for skyr, its protein-rich yogurt line. The ingredient, Nutrilac YO-4575, was specifically designed to increase creamy mouthfeel and fresh taste in high-viscosity fermented products such as skyr.
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Sustainable noodles: Singapore start-up creating comfort food with ‘future fit crops’
FoodNavigator-Asia

Singapore food science start-up NamZ is redesigning comfort foods such as instant noodles by using what it terms ‘future fit crops’ to boost sustainability while simultaneously improving consumer health.
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China strengthens food safety violation laws
New Food Magazine

The regulation allegedly sets out clear regulatory measures to address specific issues, such as prohibiting the use of meetings, lectures and health consultations to carry out false advertising of…
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Soldier on: Malaysian start-up turning to black soldier flies as sustainable protein for Asia
FoodNavigator-Asia

Malaysian start-up Life Origin believes the black soldier fly can be a sustainability warrior, both in terms of breaking down food waste, animal nutrition and as a protein-packed ingredient for burgers and snacks.
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Thailand salt tax: Industry expert casts doubt on technical feasibility of proposed policy
FoodNavigator-Asia

Thailand has proposed a salt tax by targeting processed foods in hopes of curbing chronic disease, but an industry expert has cast doubt on the effectiveness of this proposal.
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