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How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

19 Dec 2024

As Southeast Asia and the US mark 20 years of trade, trends in soy, especially plant-based preferences, signal increasing demand for high-quality protein sources.

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Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition

Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition

10 Dec 2024

Pet ownership rates have exploded across Asia in recent years. China is leading the way, with predominantly young, urban, female pet owners driving the latest pet food and supplements trends.

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South Korea launches campaign to correct mistranslated food

South Korea launches campaign to correct mistranslated food

6 Dec 2024

The Seoul city government has created a new campaign to promote standardised foreign-language names for Korean food to overcome translation errors.

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Unilever India’s price hikes aim to counter bottom line challenges

Unilever India’s price hikes aim to counter bottom line challenges

3 Dec 2024

Unilever India will implement “calibrated price increases” after third quarter results underscored some challenging areas in the business’ performance.

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Indonesia to introduce a front-of-pack nutrition label

Indonesia to introduce a front-of-pack nutrition label

27 Nov 2024

Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has announced plans to introduce a traffic light-style front-of-pack nutrition label called Nutri-Level.

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Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds

Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds

26 Nov 2024

The Nordic Council of Ministers has released a report recommending how the region can tackle its food waste problem to achieve reduction targets.

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Protein-boosted ready-to-drink beverages expand beyond shakes

Protein-boosted ready-to-drink beverages expand beyond shakes

26 Nov 2024

Diets such as keto or Atkins may have paved the way to promote a higher protein intake. Now, the high-protein trend has gone mainstream, penetrating the ready-to-drink-beverage market.

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McKinsey Health & Wellness report shows consumers expect effective, science-backed solutions

McKinsey Health & Wellness report shows consumers expect effective, science-backed solutions

19 Nov 2024

Consumers expect food, beverage, and supplements companies to provide solutions that hit key trends and are backed by concrete evidence to prove they work. This is the conclusion from a survey of consumers in China, the UK, and the US published in the ...

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Umami Cola shakes up soda drink category with unique flavour

Umami Cola shakes up soda drink category with unique flavour

18 Nov 2024

Japan’s Umami Cola is aiming to transform soft drinks with its koji-sweetened, botanical-based soda that taps into the trend for fermented food and drink and natural energy.

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Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition

Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition

12 Nov 2024

The 2024 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report advocates for fortifying everyday staples like bouillon cubes to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations.

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Culture and innovation converge to unlock India’s nutraceutical potential

Culture and innovation converge to unlock India’s nutraceutical potential

5 Nov 2024

The potential of India’s nutraceutical market is being realised, driven by innovative breakthroughs and increased dietary education among the country’s 1.5 billion inhabitants.

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EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

29 Oct 2024

With the European Council backing a 12-month extension of the EUDR, leading palm oil-producing countries Malaysia and Indonesia are pushing for recommendations and practical guidance.

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