Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Selecting Ingredients To Manage Shelf-Life
Shelf-life is an important aspect for food manufacturers so as to prolong its value and also reduce food waste. Going back to the basics, the…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
The Numerous Health And Savoury Attributes Of Yeast
Yeast, commonly used in brewing and bakery applications, has potential to be used in much more than just these. With its rich nutritional content, food…
Beverages
Juice: A Market With Great Potential
Libby Costin, vice president marketing, Tetra Pak, shares more with APFI on the global juice market and how manufacturers can take advantage of this prime…
Colours & Flavours
Popularity Of Asian Flavours Soars In The US
Exotic flavours are in, and with american consumers being unfamiliar with Asian cuisine, flavours like sambal, rendang and turmeric seem to be gaining traction. By…
Beverages
Standardising Energy Drinks For Healthier Lifestyles
As our lifestyles become more hectic every day, people demand for an energy source that gives them a boost between meals, while working, driving long…
Beverages
Plant-Based Beverages: From Milk Substitute To Lifestyle Product
Plant-based beverages are among the fastest-growing beverage segments world-wide. No longer niche, they have become lifestyle products gaining popularity with an ever-growing target group. Matthias…
Colours & Flavours
Tastes Of Chocolate Around Asia
Market research and insight expert Kadence Singapore muses on what consumers are looking for in selecting chocolates and their likeability factors. By Elise Huang and…
Beverages
Malt Beverages For Energy
Most known for making beer, malt is an ingredient that can enhance beverages due to its many advantages. How can manufacturers take advantage of such…
Colours & Flavours
Asian Consumer Preference For Natural Colours And What It Means For Dairy
Asia continues to be a growing market for dairy products, and as consumers becoming increasingly health-conscious, they are demanding for more naturally coloured flavoured milks.…
Beverages
Unlocking The Potential Of Lactose-Free Dairy
Especially in Asia, the abundant lactose-intolerant consumer population could potentially drive the lactose-free dairy market. However, taste and texture still remain key factors for these…
Colours & Flavours
Festive Trends: Naturally Colourful Chocolate Creations Are Here
This festive season, bakers and confectioners will be able to create chocolate masterpieces adorned with colourful, eye catching designs using all natural ingredients, thanks to…
Beverages
Dairy, A Reliable Source Of Safe And Complete Nutrition
Dairy has been part of the human diet for centuries, but beyond fulfilling basic nutritional needs, it can also provide targeted nutrition to meet the…
Beverages
Mastering The Art Of Herbal Fermentation
Fermented foods have been recognised for centuries as healthy and tasty. Beyond that, what do you get in fermenting medicinal herbs? Symbiotic fermentation of botanicals…
Beverages
Looking At Asia And The Dairy Industry
Piet Hilarides, chief operating officer, Consumer Products Asia, FrieslandCampina, gives an overview of the dairy industry in Asia and what manufacturers can capitalise on and…
Beverages
Coconut-Based Beverages Surge In Popularity Due To Health Benefits
With multiple health benefits and a variety of applications for food and beverage categories, coconut is becoming an increasingly and popularly used ingredient. By Mei…
Colours & Flavours
What's Your Flavour?
Asian consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous when it comes to snacking. Seasoning technology plays a key role in providing consumers the sensory experience they want…
Beverages
Ingredients For Energy & Sports Beverages
Energy is a buzzword in the nutritional ingredients industry and it has been this way for quite some time. Despite its relatively long-standing presence, it…
Beverages
The Rise Of Plant-Based Beverages
Premium processes and packaging, unique flavours and ingredients and a new generation of ‘mindful’ consumers have ‘plant-powered’ the dairy case, making both retailers and consumers…
Beverages
Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
With consumers becoming increasingly health-conscious, more are opting for plant-based dairy alternatives to reduce their dairy intake, as well as to benefit from the multiple…
Colours & Flavours
Colourful And Natural, Please!
Concentrates from fruit and vegetables enhance shelf appeal. By Victor Foo, general manager, GNT Singapore Private Limited