The Trends of Living Well & Healthy Ageing
Are you into healthy ageing or reverse ageing? The concept of eating and living well has always been around. Unsurprisingly, wellness and healthy ageing…
Supporting Women’s Health Needs with the Right Ingredients
Women are at the heart of families and communities. This gap in addressing their complex health needs is not just a problem for women,…
Aspartame - Possibly Cancer-causing?
Unnamed sources have reportedly leaked to Reuters that IARC could list aspartame as a possibly cancer-causing (carcinogenic) ingredient. The IARC (International Agency for Research…
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…
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…
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,…
Eat Healthy To Age Healthy
The importance of consuming enough fibre and protein is not to be underestimated in any healthy ageing individual. Contributed by Dr. LaiYee, Lee (Technologist) and…
Understanding The Drive Of Healthy Aging Nutrition
As the elderly population around the world continues to increase, it becomes more important than ever for businesses to understand what drives their consumption behaviours…
Healthy Ageing: From Anti-Ageing To Age-Embracing
COVID-19 has accelerated wellness-related trends, reinforcing the importance of health as a priority, as well as viewing physical and mental well-being as an entire ecosystem.…
Can Plant-Based Foods Help Seniors Get Their Necessary Proteins?
Older adults who require more proteins sometimes struggle to get an appropriate amount in their diets. The answer to this problem may lie in the…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Natural Flavour Market In the APAC Region Offers High-Growth Opportunities In Creative Applications
With changing lifestyles, evolving consumer preferences, improved quality of life, increased disposable income and awareness of health and wellness as key drivers in the flavour…