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Archives for April 14, 2025
‘Game-changing’: Heineken massively expands on-draught alcohol-free offering
The brand now has more than 5,000 taps offering its 0.0 beer
Can US dairy finally gain a foothold in India?
India is working on a trade deal with the US. Will the South Asian country offer improved access to its dairy market?
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Better tasting better-for-you beverages: Bold flavors and improved mouthfeel drive growth of functional drink sales
Consumers increasingly are unwilling to compromise taste or health when buying beverages – opening the door for innovative brands that deliver both functional benefits and refreshing experiences
Plant-based foods gain ground as consumer perceptions shift again
Perceptions of plant-based foods improve as brands invest in taste, texture and nutrition
Why additive bans are forcing a faster pivot to transparency
AI and data-driven platforms are improving compliance in a shifting food policy landscape
Scientists closer to understanding ‘dessert stomach’ phenomenon
Researchers discover why feeling full can lead to sweet cravings. And the answer lies in a surprising place
Beneo’s €50m pulse processing plant opens
The facility has been under construction for the last 18 months
Inside the EU’s food and drink trade deficit with the US
Getting the food and drink trade balance right with the US is key to the pair’s future trading relationship
聚焦中国：对清洁标签产品、散养鸡蛋、植物基创新等的需求
本期“聚焦中国”重点探讨市场对天然和功能性成分日益增长的需求、大型零售商转向散养鸡蛋、STARFIELD 最新的植物基零食项目等。
China Focus: Demand for clean label products and cage-free eggs, plant-based innovation, and more
In this edition of China Focus, we explore the rising demand for natural and functional ingredients, a major retailer’s move toward cage-free eggs, STARFIELD’s latest plant-based snack ventures, and more.
Biggest NPD mistakes brands make
New product development can be a resounding success or an embarrassing failure. We look at the biggest mistakes brands make
聚焦日本：日本大米危机、受控食品价格上涨、麒麟 2025 年战略等
本期重点报道日本大米危机期间泰国大米出口上升、政府计划控制食品价格上涨、麒麟转向低酒精和无酒精饮料等。
聚焦东盟：马来西亚 BIKA、柬埔寨酒精自我监管、嘉士伯高端化等
本期“聚焦东盟”包含马来西亚 BIKA、柬埔寨酒精自我监管、嘉士伯高端化等专题报道。
科学短报：蜂蜜 DNA 技术、亚太地区的精密发酵、三得利的生物饮料技术等
本期“科学短报”包含蜂蜜 DNA 技术、亚太地区的精密发酵、三得利的生物饮料技术专题报道。
政策精读：新加坡无麸质食品、印度牛奶标签、日本肉类协会等专题综合报道
本期“政策精读”包含新加坡无麸质食品、印度牛奶标签、日本肉类协会等专题报道。
Seaweed has an ocean of potential, but headwinds remain
Investment and climate are barriers for the seaweed to innovate and achieve all it can achieve
China product innovation needs to prioritise natural and functionality
Clean label and ‘better-for-you’ products are top of mind among China consumers and need to be at the forefront of new product development.
Thailand amends standards for fruit-based spreads to align with international requirements
Thailand has set new standards for jam, jelly and marmalade fruit-based spreads to align manufacturing with international standards.
Mengniu hopes to beat ‘industry turbulence’ via premiumisation, ASEAN-driven growth
Chinese dairy giant Mengniu hopes to overcome reduced local demand with premium innovation and an increased focus on overseas markets.