By Yip See Chung According to the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales in the United States have increased by a record of 12.8% in 2020, reaching a new high of $56.4 billion. With more than 15% of fruits and vegetables sold in the United States being organic, fresh organic…
As E-Commerce Starts To Mature In Asian Markets, Retailers Must Rise To New Challenges
The end of the beginning of e-commerce. By Vaughan Ryan, Nielsen. We have entered a new era of e-commerce in Asian markets. Just as the region has led the retail growth engine over the last decade, it now accounts for over 50 percent of the world’s e-commerce sales. Today, it…
Sustainable Proteins & Plant-Based Market Set To Expand In Asia
Plant-based solutions that offer taste, health and nutrition, clean-label, and a strong sustainability message have the potential to win over consumers in Asia. By Juan Aguiriano, Group Head of Sustainability, Kerry Group. As consumers become more aware of health, environmental, and ethical concerns, they are increasingly seeking out plant-based alternatives.…
Read Up Before You Drink Up! Is Your Beer Laced With Glyphosate?
In a 2019 study, a US advocacy group found trace amounts of the weed killer glyphosate in 14 out of 15 popular beers that were tested.1 The study found that Tsingtao beer contained 49 parts per billion (ppb) of the chemical; Corona, Miller Lite and Budweiser had between 25 and…
Four Predicted Consumer Resets Will Shape The Southeast Asian FMCG Market Of Tomorrow
The news cycle related to COVID-19 transmission no longer influences trends on the FMCG market in Southeast Asia A new Nielsen study indicates that the news cycle related to COVID-19 transmission no longer influences trends on the FMCG market in Southeast Asia—rather, new socio-economic and behavioral patterns have come into…
Vitafoods Asia: Healthy Ageing—Asia’s $205 Billion Nutraceuticals Market Opportunity
For most Asian countries, growth in the healthcare industry has been outstripping GDP growth, and some estimates are that spending on healthcare could surge by 9 times the current rates in some countries in the region. By 2030, over 60 percent of the world’s population, some 500 million people, will…
Medical Nutrition—Truly Patient-Led To Support An Ageing Population
Developing medical nutrition beverages is complex and demands a deep understanding of the nutrition needs and sensory preferences of the medically unwell. Why Is Medical Nutrition Growing In Asia? Life expectancy is quickly growing, with the global population of senior people set to double before 2050 (Mintel GNPD; Frost…
Asia Leads Growth For Organic Food Market
Various research studies show that organic foods have a higher nutrient density than conventional foods. And according to Ecovia Intelligence, the global organic food and drink market is growing by about eight to ten percent per annum. In particular, growth in the Asian market is occurring at a slightly faster…
Asia’s New Corridors For F&B Manufacturing
Asia is already a manufacturing hub, but there are still a number of underutilised areas within ASEAN’s developing countries that manufacturers can take advantage of. By Michelle Cheong
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, Group Chief Executive Officer, Taura Natural Ingredients Chocolate is one of the most exciting in the global food industry. It is hard to think of…
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