News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Future Food-Tech San Francisco returns March 19-20, uniting global leaders to shape the future of food. This year’s summit spotlights the breakthroughs driving better nutrition, scalable growth, and consumer-ready innovation.
Color ensures savory foods captivate attention, stir curiosity, and evoke emotion before the first bite. The right color changes an everyday product into an experience.
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, anchor event for SIAW, unites over 1000 global leaders every year to accelerate climate resilience and nutrition in Asia.
Aside from conducting desk research to understand snacking preferences and taste profiles among consumers in the Asia Pacific, Givaudan also embarked on an extensive innovation journey to transform these insights into new and delightful culinary experiences.
Korean food is on-trend in Asia. We mainly find Korean taste in noodles, sauces & dressings, pickled condiments, ready meals and savory snacks.
High growth ahead for protein beverages makes Asia Pacific (ASPAC) the market to watch. Consumer research shows new usage occasions, key consumption barriers, plus regional and global trends in functional beverages. See what’s next in ASPAC and global...
Consumers of all ages cite immune health as a top benefit driving their purchases, along with improving gut/digestive health. Worldwide, specific health goals drive purchase of fortified and functional beverages (71%) and supplements (60%).
Sauces and dressings category has always been a ground for innovation, with new tastes and new claims being launched every year in Asia Pacific. Strong consumer demand has caused this market to be dynamic with food manufacturers being proactive to...
Data shows that consumers’ liking and thirst for plant-based beverages is growing rapidly, especially in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia. As a food and beverage manufacturer in the region, it is important that you make the most of this...
The production of preform-based PET packaging is rapidly evolving in response to changing market trends and with the introduction of new technologies.
If you are planning to invest in a new Packaging solution, to help you remain competitive it must meet growing expectations for increased sustainability, rising e-commerce, evolving consumer preferences and more diversified products.
Discover the next frontier of snacking in the Asia Pacific market. With insights from consumers in China, Japan, and South Korea, this easy to access guide uncovers opportunities in functional snacks that consumers are looking for today. Take your...
At the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), we’ve been inspiring manufacturers and product developers with bold new blueberry applications for over 20 years, introducing the power of this small but mighty berry into every corner of the grocery store...
In a first-of-its kind study, Ingredion found that food and beverage manufacturers around the world consider clean label an important part of their business strategies. Manufacturers have reported increased profit from existing clean label initiatives.
Our consumer study on healthy snacking in Japan reveals key insights into snacking motivations, the consumer landscape, and today’s top snacking trends—including consumers’ growing interest in protein snacks. This guide explores the results of our usage...
Recently, the Asian tastes experience is blooming as consumers search for interesting regional taste.
Manufacturing Intelligence enables manufacturers to create and apply different scenarios to simulate and optimise As-Is processes and products in the digital world.
In Asia’s growing functional beverage market, ingredients like protein and probiotics are a top claim for functional beverages.
Customer expectations and global market shifts are adding pressure on manufacturers of consumer packaged goods (CPG).
The functional beverage market in APMEA was worth $42.8B in 2020, and growth is predicted at a CAGR of 4% through 2025. Beverages fortified with probiotics are among the fastest-growing offerings in today’s market. Top categories for fortification...
With one in four consumers “actively trying to increase consumption of plant-based protein,” plant-based yogurts are increasing in popularity as a healthy snack (Innova Market Insights: Global, CAGR 2015-2020). For formulators to be successful in this...
For protecting our earth and health, a trend was happening that more and more products and materials are produced by bio-fermentation process instead of chemical synthesis. For growing microorganisms and cells during fermentation process to get desired...
The esports market, estimated to hit nearly $1 billion in global revenue streams in 2020,1 has become a global phenomenon with international tournaments, professional gamers, sponsors, merchandise, and more. Gamers, known for their brand loyalty and...
The snackification of meals is changing the snack foods industry. With the rise of snacks replacing meals for many consumers in 2021, the trend towards a new health focus, new ingredients and some serious flavor exploration is also expected. Here is an...
Instant noodles are becoming a staple diet in many of the Asian countries because of its taste, affordability and convenience. 2 out of 5 users tend to eat instant noodles to satisfy their cravings, indicating a need for brands to optimise their product...
Today, marketing is in the midst of a dramatic transformation characterized by the digitization of media; e-commerce, online and mobile advertising and the resurgence of place. In this context, the store emerges as one of the most important places where...
Texture is a matter of taste, and that’s true on a global scale as well. What appeals to consumers in Italy might turn off those in Indonesia. As formulators, understanding the regional differences in texture preferences provides invaluable insight into...
There are many factors contributing to the increase in snacking in markets around the world. Busy consumers are shifting from three meals to frequent, smaller meals daily that are nutritious, readily available and taste good resulting in an increase...
As consumer interest in dairy alternatives climbs, so too does production of such products. Launches of dairy-alternative beverages, for example, have more than doubled globally since 2012.1 Demand for dairy alternatives has transformed a niche category...
Stevia market in Asia Pacific markets is expected to reach US$ 208.3 million by 2020 driven by new food and drink product launches. Growth is powered by consumers need for natural products that taste great, desire to manage sugar intake and willingness...
As consumers around the world seek out foods with added health benefits, fibre has become particularly popular. However, many consumers claim that the limited availability of products with fibre...
In April 2017, FoodNavigator-Asia.com conducted its inaugural ‘state of the industry’ survey on its user base of food industry professionals. The key objective of the poll was to gauge views...
Ongoing research shows that probiotics are vital for achieving optimal health.Consumer awareness of them is continuing to grow.Demand for probiotic products is at an all-time high.What does this...
Results of a recent consumer survey have delivered insights into the views of APAC consumers on their eating behavior. Do people monitor their sugar and fat intake? Clean label ingredients, a...
For everything from sports & exercise to relaxation, Millennials are looking for help managing their busy lives. Learn how custom nutrient premixes can help you create new products that speak...
From botanicals to omega 3s, Millennials want products that include particular ingredients or meet specific requirements. Learn how custom nutrient premixes can help you reach this powerful...
Understanding texture preference and the trends that may result in consumer behavior change is an area of great opportunity, but remaining agile before a consumer shift occurs can be a challenge. The webinar will address this challenge and will offer:A...
Bodybuilders and extreme athletes account for just 5% of sports performance enhancement sales. Mainstream consumers are shopping for a healthier lifestyle. Learn how to reach this fast-growing...
Globalisation has also taken place in the food industry, food trends and new products are spreading. As a top manufacturer you want to fulfil the needs of consumers from different cultures and...