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Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market

Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market

13 Jun 2023

Health and wellness consumers in China are much younger than in the West, according to industry experts who say a tendency to act preventatively rather than reactively, coupled with a digital-first culture, gives brands an opportunity to retain consume...

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Spice up flavour offerings to appeal to Indian consumers

Spice up flavour offerings to appeal to Indian consumers

29 May 2023

Forget “boring” vanilla and chocolate. Indian sweet bakery brands should seek flavour inspiration in seasonal fruits, such as jamun and mango, or traditional desserts like carrot halwa to pique the interest of Indian consumers, says Mintel.

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Plant-based could be the way forward in pet food

Plant-based could be the way forward in pet food

25 May 2023

Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.

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Michelle Obama launches healthy food and drink brand for kids

Michelle Obama launches healthy food and drink brand for kids

16 May 2023

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama is entering the consumer packaged goods space with Plezi Nutrition, a new healthy food and beverage brand for children.

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Singapore startup uses jack fruit and banana blossom for plant-based products

Singapore startup uses jack fruit and banana blossom for plant-based products

15 May 2023

Singapore-based startup Jungle Kitchen has entered the vegan food market with its range of foods that include regional ingredients such as jack fruit, banana blossom, and cobra chili.

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Peruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence

Peruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence

12 May 2023

Nutri Co uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce product formulation time, allowing it to offer healthy products with local ingredients at a low cost, serving the price-sensitive Peruvian market.

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Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients

Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients

10 May 2023

A growing number of Asian food and drink brands are using upcycled ingredients, such as soy okara, banana stems, and broken rice, as a source of sustainable nutrition for their products.

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Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

8 May 2023

The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.

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Marlow Foods to supply Quorn mycoprotein

Marlow Foods to supply Quorn mycoprotein

1 May 2023

Marlow Foods, the parent company of mycoprotein brand Quorn, is setting up a business division to supply its alternative protein ingredient to other manufacturers.

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Health innovation takes centre stage at Vitafoods Europe

Health innovation takes centre stage at Vitafoods Europe

26 Apr 2023

In just two weeks, Vitafoods Europe will showcase the biggest nutraceutical innovations, trends, and startups thanks to its conference programme with expert speakers, Future of Nutrition Summit, and Startup Innovation Challenge.

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Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer

Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer

25 Apr 2023

Singapore is positioning itself as an innovative ecosystem for alternative proteins, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approving cell-cultured chicken, protein made from carbon via precision fermentation, and several insects species in recent years....

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Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

21 Apr 2023

Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category.

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