Archives for March 26, 2025
Natural Products Expo West
Are taste and texture challenges still holding back plant-based milks?
A slumping plant-based milk market is not stopping newcomer Whole Moon from innovating and addressing taste and texture challenges
Natural Products Expo West
What - and who - is driving growth in the organic industry?
The organic industry reached a record-breaking $70 billion in US sales in the last year, thanks in large part to the innovation, education and the scientific research driven by the Organic Trade Association and the brands, farmers and others who make up...
Mondelēz sales expected to grow despite cocoa woes
Pricing in chocolate and growth in emerging markets could be a boon for the snacking major
Brand Alchemy
From click to conversion: How brands can bridge the gap between social media and website experience
When it comes to digital branding, grabbing attention is only the first step – how can brands turn that into real engagement and lasting customer relationships?
Non-falling gene in fruit could cut price hikes, starting with palm oil
Rising food prices could be combated by a series of new genes identified in naturally selected oil palm plants, which cause non-dropping fruit
UK reaps rewards of EU’s dipping sheep meat market as lamb sales surge
Consumers are set to munch their way through significantly more lamb in the coming weeks
Can RSPO certifications reduce efficiency?
A new study suggests that certifications may reduce palm oil coverage
Policy Picks: Gluten-free in Singapore, India milk labels, Japan meat consortium and more in our round-up
Gluten-free in Singapore, India milk labels, Japan meat consortium and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.
Reinventing classics: Hyperlocal ingredients and strong aromas crucial for food innovation in China
Upcoming food and beverage innovation in China should incorporate hyperlocal elements, strong aromas or radical reinventions of well-known classics to resonate with China’s ‘senstitive’ taste buds.
Pricing pains: Japan government to set system for food price hikes
The Japanese government will establish a mechanism for food price hikes in an attempt to the limit the backlash when cost increases are passed on to consumers.
FNA DEEP DIVE: CONFECTIONERY
Exclusive APAC confectionery insights: Adaptability, affordability and healthier innovation key
Industry experts from Mars, Lotte and Agthia share their strategies for success in APAC’s thriving confectionery sector.