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…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
Creamy Chocolate Centres For Premium Bakes
There is nothing more disappointing than expecting a creamy chocolate centre in a bakery product, but getting instead a hard piece of chocolate or liquid,…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
From Building Blocks To Culinary Creations
Taste has always been an important component in food, and is becoming even more so to consumers in recent years. Manufacturers can combine several extracts…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
Softer For Longer
In bakery products, softness is one of the key qualities that consumers look for. How can manufacturers improve the appeal of bakery products? By Elynne…
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Mouthfeel & Texture
Unmasking Encapsulation What Modern Encapsulants Can Do For You
Food manufacturers are constantly pressured to deliver great tasting, good looking, quality food and beverages. To accomplish this, they need to overcome a wide range…
Healthy Alternatives
Plants— The Future Of Meat
The past is our guide, but it need not dictate tomorrow. A real revolution is unfolding in the food world resulting in meat analogs that…
Healthy Alternatives
Krill: An Omega-3 Option On The Rise
Omega-3 is one of the most commonly taken supplements, though the market seems to be moving away from the conventional fish oil. With krill as…
Healthy Alternatives
Go Functionally Sweet With Stevia
Sweet is a taste that most people cannot give up, but with more consumers becoming health-conscious and demanding for foods with less or no sugar,…
Healthy Alternatives
Gelatin—The Solution For Natural, Healthy Indulgence
Today’s food manufacturers are always looking for natural solutions to meet consumer demands for healthier products. What if there were a single ingredient that could…
Healthy Alternatives
Supporting Asia's Sweet Cravings
With obesity and health problems exacerbated by unhealthy eating becoming greater concerns, how can manufacturers continue to support consumers’ sweet cravings in a healthier way?…
Healthy Alternatives
Sweets For All
Health and wellness products are all the hype these days with food and beverage companies investing into reformulation or looking for alternatives to improve their…