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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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