November 2019

BakeryAndSnacks

The $74bn Asian market is set to expand and innovate over the next five years, opening the door for new technology, according to a report from Food and Hotel Asia (FHA).

FoodNavigator-Asia

The growth of probiotics brands online in Asia is heavily and positively impacted by higher star ratings and the number of product reviews, meaning brands need to pay significant attention to such consumer feedback for regional success.

FoodNavigator-Asia

Palm oil specialist firm Musim Mas has just opened its first R&D and innovation facility in Singapore with an eye on conducting further R&D into more downstream palm oil innovations so as to ‘stay ahead’ of F&B trends in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

FoodNavigator-Asia

All-natural food colours firm GNT is looking to stand out from its colourful competition in Asia based on the high levels of self-sustainability and traceability of its products.

FoodNavigator-Asia

Firmenich has launched its Gulfood Flavour 2020, which comprises of a range of Mediterranean flavours containing spices, basil and garlic notes, to cater to the tastes of consumers in the India, Middle East and Africa region (IMA).

FoodNavigator-Asia

Nestle Malaysia and Indonesia have opted to exchange the commonly-used plastic straws attached to UHT packaged drinks for paper options for some of its most-popular products, assuring consumers that this option is both ‘effective’ and ‘scalable’.

FoodNavigator-Asia

Singapore’s major food research entities will be consolidated under a new institute by the second quarter of 2020, enabling F&B firms large and small to access a ‘one-stop-shop’ of research and information pertaining to food safety, regulations and innovation.

New Food Magazine

Malaysia is reportedly to enforce regulations to ensure its palm oil meets new food safety standards under consideration by the EU by 2021.

FoodNavigator-Asia

While ethical, environmental and health concerns may be the main drivers of alternative and plant-based meat products globally, in China the most important trend is food security, according to a new report.