Tea please: ITO EN to debut flagship brand Oi Ocha in India to seize ‘massive opportunities’
Japanese tea company ITO EN is gearing up to set foot into the Indian market for the first time with its flagship ready-to-drink green tea brand Oi Ocha.
Archives for July 16, 2024
Longer-lasting: South Korea launches new database and guidance values to refine expiration dates system
The South Korean government has refined its new expiration dates system with the launch of a new database that is equipped with a search function and specific guidance on ‘use-by’ timeframes for processed foods.
Leprino Foods to branch into non-animal casein production in Fooditive partnership
One of the largest mozzarella producers is set to leverage an alternative method of production to derive casein, a major milk protein.
Seven summer beverage trends for 2024
What's hot this summer? We take a look at the top beverage trends.
Growth Asia Summit 2024 'big bets’: Amway highlights preventive health, plant protein and community building as key strategic focus areas
Amway is focusing its resources on several key categories, including gut health and anti-ageing, based on major trends that it has observed and believes possess immense potential for growth.
Tate & Lyle buys CP Kelco in response to shifting consumer demand
Tate & Lyle was once a major player in sugar. Now, over a decade after it spun-off its sugar business, it's continuing to invest in sugar reduction technologies with the buyout of CP Kelco.
How social media is raising the artisanal bakery game
The renewed appreciation for slower, traditional bread-making and bakery techniques is a rapidly rising trend. However, it’s the use of social media by savvy bakers that is really bolstering the segment.
The potential $1.5 billion EUDR cost to consumers
While the EUDR aims to influence global action on climate change, a new study has explored the cost implications that could be passed on to the consumer.
Singapore’s Nyva seeks to expand sales channels of anti-hangover gummy, eyes US and Australia markets
Singapore start-up Nyva is aiming to broaden sales channels of its AlcoBlock anti-hangover gummies, including convenience stores, while setting sights on expansion to markets like the US and Australia.
Curcumin can help combat inflammatory chronic metabolic diseases – meta-analysis
Curcumin can fight chronic diseases by reducing key inflammatory markers, offering a promising natural intervention for conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
South Korea’s Harim releases protein-focused RTH products and snacks to ride 'healthy pleasure' trend
South Korean brand Harim seeks to meet growing consumer demand for protein-rich products in the country with a new cookie range and ready-to-heat chicken breasts seasoned with popular local flavours.
Japan GM foods: New government data highlights genetically modified crop safety to assuage ‘accidental spillage’ concerns
The Japanese government has released new data highlighting the safety of genetically modified crops to placate public concerns that accidental spillages were affecting biodiversity.