Fibre Water Can Aid In Digestion And Weight Management
The fibre-infused water sector currently focuses quite heavily on digestive health, an apparent consumer concern in Asia Pacific. By Tan Heng Hong, APAC Food And…
Protein Water: The New Whey To Hydration
The appeal of carbonated drinks is declining worldwide, leaving a gap for more nutritious functional drinks like protein water to take centre stage. We’ve heard…
Why The Future Of Drinking Yoghurt Is Bright
Consumers want more protein and are eager to try new sources. That means there is plenty of opportunity to capitalise on demand and expand your…
Enriched Foods For Children—Healthy Development From The Start
A child’s development through the end of puberty is of critical importance for lifelong health. Nutrition plays a central role in this. An adequate supply…
Health-Boosting Beverages
Drinks are no longer just a tasty means of quenching thirst. Today, consumers also demand health and wellness benefits. As the popularity of sugar-laden carbonated…
What’s Shaking Up The Beverage Market?
The APFI team speaks to Hamish Gowans, General Manager South & East Asia for NZMP (Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business), to examine drivers behind the functional…
The New Strength Of Taiwanese Bubble Tea
“The concept of handmade boba (tapioca pearls) means that clients are guaranteed flexible choices, allowing us to create strong bonds with customers in the bubble…
Seizing The Growth Opportunity In Non-Dairy Beverages
The rising acceptance and preference for plant-based beverages is a global consumer trend which is becoming more established in many parts of Asia, says Ashish…
Kombucha: More Than A Trending Tea
Social media has been flooded by an influx of people fermenting tea in their kitchens—but not just any tea, Kombucha is a probiotic-rich drink that…
Developments In The Sports & Energy Drinks Market
Anup Suresh Gude, Senior Research Analyst/FnBA from MarketsandMarkets Research, provides insight into the industry outlook, developments and revenue opportunities in the sports and energy drinks…
The Performance And Prospects Of The Drink Market In Southeast Asia
Sports drinks manufacturers are repositioning their products as hydration beverages to appeal to health-conscious consumers with their reduced sugar content. By Nathanael Lim, research analyst…
Insights For The 2018 Beverage Industry
Ieva Jureviciene, NPD Manager at MyDrink Beverages, shares her insights on the trends to look out for in the 2018 beverage industry.
Healthier Approach To Dairy
Consumers are actively seeking out healthy, nutritious choices for themselves, and this trend extends to dairy products. By Farah Nazurah
Ingredients
When Two Is Better Than One
There is so much attention and focus on plant-based and dairy-free diets these days that one might think that dairy is bad for health. But…
Ingredients
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed: Liquid Enhancers
Evolving from something of the past, liquid enhancers today are the future of beverages, providing a multi-benefit and tasteful way for consumers’ hydration. By Ieva…
Ingredients
Fruit-Infused Beer Appeals To Millennials
Consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to the selection of beer types available, such as lagers, stouts and porters, ales, seasonal specialties and…
Ingredients
Juice: A Market With Great Potential
Libby Costin, vice president marketing, Tetra Pak, shares more with APFI on the global juice market and how manufacturers can take advantage of this prime…
Ingredients
Standardising Energy Drinks For Healthier Lifestyles
As our lifestyles become more hectic every day, people demand for an energy source that gives them a boost between meals, while working, driving long…
Ingredients
Plant-Based Beverages: From Milk Substitute To Lifestyle Product
Plant-based beverages are among the fastest-growing beverage segments world-wide. No longer niche, they have become lifestyle products gaining popularity with an ever-growing target group. Matthias…
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Malt Beverages For Energy
Most known for making beer, malt is an ingredient that can enhance beverages due to its many advantages. How can manufacturers take advantage of such…