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…
Micronutrients To Mothers, For Children
Maternal undernutrition has been described as one of the most neglected aspects of nutrition in public health globally. Rectifying this issue will ensure better health…
Equalising Nutrition: Enhancing Consumer Knowledge
Nutrition remains a widespread problem in the world today, regardless if one has access to food or not. To target this, it is not only…
Shining The Light On Obesity
Research has shown that vitamin D intake can have profound effects on obesity. However, relying purely on natural synthesis or dietary intake is far from…
Trending: Functional Foods
Functional foods are trending among consumers now, but what are they and how can manufacturers use these to better cater to consumers? Ms Emil Fazira…
Eyeballs On Elderly Nutrition
The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers make up the fastest growing consumer markets in the world. However, food and beverage manufacturers have barely scratched the…
Functional Foods The Silver Lining In Ageing
No one can stop ageing, and since it is the inevitable, why not ensure that as we age, we age well? Functional foods could be…
Fortification Challenge In Developing Countries
Despite strategies employed to tackle micronutrient malnutrition, limited progress has been achieved in developing countries. Evidence shows that the most cost effective approaches to address…
Discretionary Fortification A Public Health Perspective
‘Discretionary fortification’ refers to the addition of vitamins and minerals to foods at the discretion of manufacturers for marketing purposes, but not as part of…
Going Natural With Ingredients
What are natural ingredients and what is the market like today? Dr Chin Kun Wang, President, International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods shares more.
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Asia’s Sweet Spots
Harry Boot, senior VP & GM of Specialty Food Ingredients at Tate & Lyle, takes us through his thoughts on Asia Pacific and the tremendous…
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China Says Cheese
A decade ago, cheese was a tough sell in China, but as the Chinese grew more receptive to the taste and smell of cheese, the…
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Capitalising The Clinical Nutrition Opportunity
Asia pacific is the largest clinical nutrition market in the world and is set to sustain its tremendous growth. With many factors driving demand in…
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Good Nutrition: The Foundation For Strong Bones Throughout Life
The Asia-Pacific region will be seeing a dramatic increase in the number of elderly come 2050, and with that will follow a tidal wave of…
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Looking At Yoghurt Selections In Singapore
Yoghurt is a common dairy product across all consumer age groups, but what factors play a part in purchasing decisions? Patrick Young, Insight Director, Kadence…
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Market Outlook 2017: Healthy & Nutritious Ingredients Continue Trending
Ralf Schäffer, executive director at Sollich, gives his opinion on which ingredients and consumer demands will continue to be popular this year.
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Building A Healthier Future
Malnutrition, including both undernutrition and overnutrition, is not an issue that can be tackled by any party on its own. Instead, it requires a concerted…
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Innovating Toward Consumer Demands
Ongoing consumer demand for ‘optimal nutrition’ and more personalisation is spurring new product innovations. Arwika Ussahatanon, food and communications specialist, explains.
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Solving Malnutrition Through Affordable Food Fortification
There are approximately 795 million people suffering from malnutrition globally. How can governments and the food industry help relieve this issue in a sustainable yet…
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Functional Food: Perception vs Reality
A survey commissioned to study Americans’ awareness of and attitudes toward functional foods provides insights to how consumers perceive these products. By Sarah Romotsky, associate…
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