The Health And Wellness Trend Continues In Asia

More consumers are becoming more conscious about what food they eat, driving for a healthier marketplace for food and beverages, says Jane Barnett, head of…

Tocotrienol-Rich Fraction: A Gem In Palm Oil For Cardioprotection

With cardiovascular disease being the number one killer in the world today, it is only expected that consumers be presented with solutions that alleviate risk…

Chinese Infant Formula Market Focuses On High-Quality Ingredients

Demand for infant formula in China is increasing, providing an opportune market for manufacturers. Governed by strict new regulations and increasing consumer demand for safe…

Omega-3 Index Test: An Essential Biomarker For Heart Health & More

Maintaining one’s health is getting easier, with personalised nutrition and home test kits becoming more popular. One can even ensure heart health by measuring omega-3…

Innovating With Health In Mind

Health is the top priority for many consumers today, and it is vital that manufacturers innovate with healthy and natural ingredients to create products that…

Dull Growth In Olive Oil Trade

With inconsistency in manufacturing trends and rising challenges for virgin olive oil production, regional players look for new opportunities in reinforcing quality control to capture…

New Insights Into Chocolate Markets

Chocolate is popular among consumers of all ages. What are the current trends of the chocolate market and what should manufacturers know? By Peter DeHasque,…

What’s Trending In Bakery And Savoury Snacks?

Clean label continues to lead the bakery and snacking sectors, and with health fast becoming a priority, this has opened up opportunities for clean label…

Probiotics For Senior Health Support

The world’s populations are ageing day by day, and to sustain our seniors, probiotics might be the answer. By Dr Howard Cash, Senior R&D Scientist;…

Going Into Japan’s Latest Food Trends

Nishida Masanao, director of Food Japan, gives his insight on these in an exclusive pre-interview with APFI leading up to Food Japan 2017.

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Getting To The Heart Of The Matter

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally. While the statistics are alarming, most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by reducing risk factors…

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Leading The Pack In Asia’s Sports Nutrition Market

Asia is rapidly emerging as an important market for sports nutrition products. Here Efrat Kat, vice president of Marketing and Sales at Algatechnologies, looks at…

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The ‘Flexitarian’ Effect

Following the consumer trend for health and wellness, more consumers are cutting back on meat and becoming ‘flexitarians’. What is meant by the term, and…

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Can The Chinese Infant Formula Market Keep Growing?

China’s infant formula market is the biggest in the world. Sigalit Zchut, clinical marketing manager, infant nutrition, Infat-Advanced Lipids, explores its extraordinary growth.

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Vitamin K: At The Crossroads Of Bone And Heart Health

Supplements are pretty popular among consumers, but fortified foods are gaining an edge as well. Vitamin k is one such vitamin that can be used…

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Foods For A Healthy Heart

There are many foods that claim to be good for the heart, but which is really the best? Compiled here is a list of common…

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A Finger On The Pulse: Trends In Heart Health Supplements

With concern about cardiovascular disease growing across Asia, heart health has become one of the most important targets in dietary supplement markets. Here, Zev Ziegler,…

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Cardiovascular Health Positioning To Take Off In Asia Pacific

With increasing consumer awareness for health and wellness products, and trends seen from the more mature markets of US and Europe, the markets of Asia…

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Closing In On Calcium

Calcium, an essential element of our body, needs to be taken in through external sources. What is its purpose and how we can ensure good…

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Nutrition For Life

Tailoring the nutrition in food becomes a balancing act when it comes to elderly nutrition. What are some of the requirements? By Alie Coppolella, quality…