Nutrition & Market Trends
Fortifying In Asia
Fortifying foods is not a new trend, but it is a move that manufacturers are commonly adopting now, whether to address deficiencies in vitamins and…
Nutrition & Market Trends
The Role Of Dairy Ingredients In Weight Management
Among the increasingly health-conscious consumers, there is a portion who is also concerned about their weight. Dairy ingredients are said to be able to help…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Asia Roots For Better Digestive Health
Maintaining digestive health and overall wellbeing is no longer a choice, but a necessity. By Christian Philippsen, managing director, Beneo Asia Pacific
Nutrition & Market Trends
Maintaining Standards For Infant Nutrition
Babies are our future, and the most treasured customers of all. But between food scares and growing rates of childhood obesity, how can one provide…
Nutrition & Market Trends
The Expanding Need For Functional Foods
More are calling the obesity crisis an ‘epidemic’, but what has caused this, and what needs to happen to turn it around? What can be…
Securing The Future Of Nutrition For Generations To Come
With an estimated nine-billion strong global population by 2050, providing sufficient nutrition would require concerted, collective efforts from food manufacturers, producers, governments, civil society and…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Building The Foundation For Life-Long Health
Research has revealed that getting the right nutrition for the ‘first 1,000 days’ of life lays the foundation for life-long health, so which nutrients in…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Combatting Micronutrient Deficiencies With Food Fortification
Food fortification is a proven way to deliver vitamins and minerals where regular diets fall short. In Asia, diets are changing to include more processed…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Nutrition For The Elderly
The world is facing an inevitable ageing population, which will likely spike up national spending on medical expenses. What can manufacturers do to help the…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Shining The Spotlight On The “Sunshine Vitamin”
Vitamin D, naturally produced from exposure to the sun, is gaining prominence due to its benefits and the increasing health concern regarding deficiencies in the…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Ironing Out The Kinks
Iron is one of the most important minerals in the body, yet there is a global problem of low iron levels. What can manufacturers do…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Achieving Energy Balance In Our Asian Lifestyles
With increasingly hectic lifestyles, Asian consumers are consuming more snacks for energy. How can manufacturers capitalise on this opportunity? By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, Beneo…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Regard D'Experts: Asia's Baking and Bread Industry
What these baking industry experts have to say is critical knowledge regarding the Asian baking industry and its markets. By Gilles Edouard Salmon, sales director…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Going Into Vitamin B Complex
Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and want a piece of everything 'healthy'. What is vitamin B and how can consumers take it? By Michelle Cheong
Nutrition & Market Trends
A Gluten-Free Future
Gluten-free products, previously positioned only for gluten-intolerant consumers, are often perceived as less tasteful. However, with new production processes, companies are now enlarging the spectrum…
Nutrition & Market Trends
The Tastes Of Tomorrow
Consumers want to have more say in the products coming their way, but before that, manufacturers should understand how consumers think and make purchasing decisions.…
Nutrition & Market Trends
Free From Gluten
More consumers have recently been embarking on the health and wellness trend, increasing the demand for healthier products. The rise of organic and gm-free foods…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
The Power Of Starch: Creating Cheese Products With Superior Texture
The consumption of cheese in Asia is expected to grow. Studies have shown that consumers have ranked the texture of cheese as one of its…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
Changing Paradigms Of The Food Texturants Market
Also known as additives, food texturants may be perceived negatively by end consumers due to possible effects on health. Manufacturers however are looking for more…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
Delving Into Texturants: Benefits And Opportunities
Texturants are becoming increasingly used in food and beverage applications as they can improve product mouthfeel and texture. What are texturants, and how can manufacturers…