Industry Trends

April 2024

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?

How AI plays into food innovation, Vitamins & minerals in sports drinks, Vegan and “healthier” confectionery trends spotlighted, and more. Find out what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

How AI plays into food innovation
Meat + Poultry

At times attendees of the Future Food Tech conference held March 21-22 in San Francisco may have been skeptical about the futuristic discussions taking place during the program and on the exhibit floor. At other times, it all came together and made sense. And even better – it made sense for right now.

Vitamins & minerals in sports drinks: What companies need to know while navigating the latest EU legislative developments
BeverageDaily

In the last five years, European policymakers have been focused on creating healthier food systems and addressing some of the issues related to the fragmentation of food policies across the EU Single Market.

Vegan and “healthier” confectionery trends spotlighted, while fun and floral flavors command attention
Food IngredientsFIrst News

“Healthier” innovation in confectionery historically has meant “less sugar” being used in an ingredient list. However, recent innovations center more on replacing some of the sugars with other natural ingredients. In the world of sweet treats, innovation is limitless, and with a wealth of choices at their fingertips, consumers are looking for exciting flavor experiences that boast healthful and multi-sensory textures.

NPEW 2024 live: Rivalz showcases nutritious snacking with “AI you can taste”
Food IngredientsFIrst News

Ahead of this year’s Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) trade show in Anaheim, California, US (March 13 – 16), Nutrition Insight catches up with the CEO and the chief marketing officer at Rivalz Snacks, a company looking to shake up the healthy snacking space with AI-powered and nutrient-rich indulgence.

Half the sugar, all the flavor: Incredo Sugar G2 poised to transform sweetener space
Food IngredientsFIrst News

The US-based food tech company Incredo introduces its newly developed Incredo Sugar G2, a concentrated version of its sugar-based sugar reduction solution that allows manufacturers to cut sugar content in half without affecting the taste or mouthfeel.

Mondelēz’s 2024 State of Snacking: Mindful moments on the rise, Gen Z consumers go the extra mile for snacks
Food Navigator USA

Whether it’s a moment to indulge or be mindful, consumers are turning to the snacking category for a host of reasons, as shoppers continue to swap meals out for snacks, Mondelēz International shared in its fifth annual State of Snacking report.

Sleep benefits: Nestle China’s new milk powder for adult contains mulberry leaf extract, tryptophan
FoodNavigator-Asia

Nestle has launched a new milk powder containing mulberry leaf extract, tryptophan, vitamin B, and minerals in China to support sleep quality in adults.

China Focus: Bayer’s nutritional business decline, electrolyte beverages and pre-packaged labelling standards, Evergreen Food’s convenience focus and more
FoodNavigator-Asia

New standards for electrolyte beverages and labelling of pre-packaged products, Bayer’s declining nutritionals sales, Vietnam looking to increase food trade with China, and Evergreen Food targeting international market with convenience-focused line-up feature in this edition of China Focus.

Electrolytes in the spotlight: China’s food industry association to set industry standards for drinks
FoodNavigator-Asia

China National Food Industry Association (CNFIA) is to set industry standards for electrolyte beverages, including its definition, technical and manufacturing, testing, labelling, and packaging requirements.

Farmers face hurdles in push to innovate and boost Singapore’s food security
Straits Times

The road to a higher-tech food industry is not a smooth one, amid other competing needs for land.

Myanmar products shine at Asia-Pacific Festival & Charity Bazaar 2024
Global New Light Of Myanmar

A Myanmar delegation exhibited Myanmar traditional handicrafts and food at the Asia-Pacific Festival and Charity Bazaar 2024, held in Tokyo, […].

S'pore seizes 1.5 tonne illegally imported fresh produce & processed food from M'sia

NST Online

Around 1.5 tonnes of illegally imported fresh produce and processed food from Malaysia has been seized by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after a joint operation with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) earlier this week.

20 years on, Malaysia’s top noodle brand Mi Sedaap continues innovating flavours to meet changing trends

The Malay Mail Online

For over 20 years, Mi Sedaap has been a master at crafting authentic flavours that transport noodle-lovers to a world of culinary delight. As Malaysia’s number one ‘mi goreng’ brand, Mi Sedaap continues creating bold and innovative flavours, delivering a unique eating experience to customers.

KAMEREO Secures $2.1 Million Funding Boost To Revolutionize Vietnam’s Food Supply Chain

Vietcetera

The B2B food sourcing platform will use the funding to strengthen its sales team, expand product offerings, and grow its warehouse network to meet customer needs.

Thailand’s Agricultural Exports Under FTA Reach 500 billion baht

Khasod English

Mr. Chantanon Wannakejohn, Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed the overall picture of Thailand’s agricultural trade with the world in 2023. Thailand had a total trade value of 2.372 trillion baht (65.2 billion USD), down 0.13 percent from 2022, which was 2.375 trillion baht. However, Thailand still had a trade surplus of 951 billion baht (26.1 billion USD).

Training and competition to promote food made from elephant foot yam to be held

Global New Light Of Myanmar

The Myanmar Konjac (elephant foot yam) Producer and Exporter Association says it will hold a training course and competition on […].

M'sian halal product producers urged to penetrate Thailand's market

NST Online

Malaysian halal product producers have been urged to seize opportunities to collaborate with companies in Thailand to market their goods due to the high demand for halal food in the country.

FDA mandates approval for branded bottled water, edible oil manufacturers

Global New Light Of Myanmar

According to the Myanmar Food and Drug Administration (FDA), manufacturers of branded bottled drinking water and edible oils must obtain […].

Vietnam Has High Hopes for Increasing Food Exports to China

Voice of America

Vietnam expects to increase its agricultural exports to China this year as the two countries have agreed to review regulations opening the market to greater quantities of poultry, fish and fruits.

Making plant-based meat delicious and accessible
BusinessWorld

How can Filipinos be encouraged to stick to plant-based or healthy diets? Two things: make plant-based options delicious and accessible. If we’re going by Indonesian brand Green Rebel’s cooking demonstration, those requirements are being fulfilled in the Philippines.

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Food Trends – September 2024

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Natural vs added sugars: Here’s how they differ, and what they do to our bodies, Feline flavors: Scientists use cats as “taste testers” to elevate pet food appeal, Nature-based ingredients and functionality drive clean label emulsifier innovation, and more. Find out what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Food Trends – August 2024

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Food Trends – July 2024

Food Trends – July 2024

Fooditive unveils healthier and more sustainable sugar alternative with “extraordinary sweetness”, Balancing sourness and stickiness in candies amid “intense” flavor demand, Plant-based flavors and more. Find out what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

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