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…