What's Motivating Consumers in Asia to Reduce Sugar Intake?

New global consumer research from Kerry reveals that consumers are concerned about the long-term negative effects of high sugar intake. Health, with a focus on…
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Reducing Salt Without Compromising Taste

Ajinomoto on Reducing Salt Without Compromising Taste The Ajinomoto Group’s Discovery: Umami Umami is the taste of the amino acid, glutamate, which is one of…
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Food and Nutrition Top 5 Technologies Watchlist — 2023 and Beyond
The food and nutrition industry must anchor product development and innovation by embracing the top 5 technologies to keep ahead of the competition and succeed…
WHO Advises Not to Use Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Control
WHO advises not to use non-sugar / artificial sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline, warns that continued consumption could increase the risk of…
The Demand For Immune Boosting Foods
Health and wellness continue to dominate the spotlight in the F&B industry, which is seeing a healthy demand for immune boosting foods. APFI Magazine speaks…
Food And Nutrition Trends
Food And Nutrition Trends The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally shifted general health trends along with how we eat. The popularity of functional food in particular has…
Shaping The Future: Alternative Proteins The Key To Self-Sufficiency?
The alternative protein industry is flourishing. However, there is a need to deal with issues that may arise as we embrace meatless options. By Dr.…
Is Ingredients Innovation The Key To A Continued Plant-Based Boom?
The plant-based economy looks set to continue booming. How should industry players continue to stay relevant and capitalise on the demand for plant-based meat? APFI…
Nutrition & Market Trends
The Infamous “A” In Food
By Yip See Chung, SCIEX Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are a group of naturally occurring alkaloids based on the structure of pyrrolizidine. PAs are produced by plants as a defense…
Innovating For Metabolic Health
The widespread prevalence and rising incidence of metabolic syndrome is an alarming, worldwide concern, representing a priority for the food and nutrition communities to address.…
COVID-19 Is Unlocking The Gates For ‘phood’ (pharma+food) In The APAC
While the concept of ‘Phood’ may be alien to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers currently, the idea of food as medicine is firmly rooted in indigenous…
Work From Home Without Gaining Weight?
What can help you manage and control your weight while working from home? Contributed by Natcha Wongthongdee, PhD, Team Technical Lead — Nutrition and Nutraceuticals,…