Food pairings 'ripe for innovation' as immunity mega-trend rolls on
Exploring unique food pairings offers food brands the chance to tap into consumer desire to improve immunity via functional food, according to a report.
Archives for May 31, 2021
iFarm talks ‘next generation’ of vertical farming, Qatar expansion
Finnish ag tech company iFarm has entered into a multi-year partnership with Sadarah Partners to bring what it describes as the ‘next generation’ of sustainable vertical farming to Qarar.
How oats, prebiotics, and coffee are shaking up alt dairy innovation
From oat-based cheese alternatives to dairy-free iced coffee and functional plant-based yoghurt, meet three start-ups working to disrupt conventional dairy.
Eggs in a tube: Khaisook eyes protein and convenience-seeking consumers with RTE egg white products
Thailand-based Khaisook, or ‘Happy Egg’, is looking to draw in consumers in search of convenient high-protein foods with its proprietary ready-to-eat egg white products and protein snacks, whilst also making preparations to expand beyond its home ground...
Big bug boom: Health and sustainability biggest drivers as APAC governments increase backing for million-dollar edible insect industry
Governments and food industry players across the Asia Pacific region are providing increasing support to the insect-based food industry as an alternative protein source from South Korea to Australia, all touting health as sustainability as the sector’s...
Plant-based meats and health: Pinduoduo and SIFBI team up to study impact on different ethnic groups in Singapore
China’s agriculture and grocery retail platform Pinduoduo and the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) have signed a research project agreement to study the impact of plant-based meats on human health in the Singapore population.
Beyond beauty: Nestlé Health Science China to launch Vital Proteins’ immune and lifestyle range via CBEC
Nestlé Health Science China has opened a flagship store on Tmall for Vital Proteins, its peptide collagen brand from the US, and aims to educate the Chinese consumers that collagen supplements are not only for skin beauty, but beneficial for immune,...