Embracing Plant-Based Aspects In Our Diet

For many people, a meal without meat isn't a meal at all, but a growing number of us are choosing to enjoy it less often, as part of a 'flexitarian' diet that is both healthier and better for the planet. The plant-based diet is no fad. 'Flexitarian' is fast becoming…

ADM Advances Protein Innovation with Opening of New Plant-Based Lab in Singapore

ADM (NYSE: ADM) today celebrated the opening of its new cutting-edge, plant-based innovation lab, located in ADM’s Biopolis research hub in Singapore. The lab will develop next-level, on-trend and nutritious products to meet growing food and beverage demand in the Asia-Pacific region. “ADM is a pioneer in plant-based nutrition innovation,…

Big Demand For Vegan Ice-Cream

Did you know? Vegan ice-cream accounts for 7 percent of all ice-cream launches around the world. By Mintel.  Consumers around the world are going wild for plant-based innovation and ice-cream is no exception. According to the latest research from Mintel Global New Product Database (GNPD), vegan ice-cream accounts for an…

Plant Protein Ice-Creams & Their Drivers

Plant protein ice-creams are the latest go-to dessert alternatives that have seen a steady and consistent growth in popularity around the globe. Contributed by Anushia Shanmugaraj, Corporate Marketing Manager, Futura Ingredients.   Greater Emphasis On Proteins In A Healthy Diet Plant protein alternatives have been forecasted to increase in demand…

Clean Label Snacking Combines Two Trends In One

Sweet or savoury, the snacking industry is well-positioned to meet both of these changing dietary habits. By CP Kelco. Did you know that Asia recorded the largest number of snack product launches of any region last year (up to 15 May, 2019)? There were 13,786—almost double the number launched in…

Why Is Impossible Foods So Successful?

In-line with the free-from food trend, the APFI team speaks to Jordan Sadowsky, Director of International Launches, Impossible Foods, to gather insight on the success of the company's meatless patties in the region. What was the motivation behind researching and producing a meat-free burger? At Impossible Foods, our mission is to…

Food Trends For 2019

Charlie Ahern, General Manager at Advanta, USA explores the food trends that will dominate 2019. Quinoa was declared as an amino acid and mineral rich food that was suitable for astronauts on long term missions by NASA 20 years ago. But till today, the popularity of this grain has only…
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