Mondelēz International offloads gum business as it doubles down on core snacking categories
The move advances its strategy to accelerate growth and focus portfolio on attractive chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks categories.
Archives for December 20, 2022
The ‘elegant’ yeast-based technology solution vowing to disrupt the global beverage industry
Buoyed by a fresh $6.4 million fund raise, Denmark-based aroma start-up EvodiaBio says its engineered yeast can make non-alcoholic beer taste better and provide a greener alternative to the growing, transporting and processing of hops.
Speciality protein: Arla Foods Ingredients partners with Milcobel over whey retentate supply
The co-operative will refine the raw material and use it to develop infant and medical nutrition products.
Health remains a priority among financially squeezed shoppers – boosting value of better-for-you, functional and fortified products
Even though consumers increasingly are looking for ways to lower their grocery bill as the economy continues to tighten, research from Glanbia Nutritionals suggests many are unwilling to cut corners when it comes to their health – potentially giving...
How snacking habits have shaped up in 2022
Data from FMCG Gurus confirms what we all know – that consumer snacking has seen an increase over the past two years, especially as many turned toward food as a means of comfort during the dark days of the pandemic.
Royal DSM launches next gen ‘free from’ plant protein
Following more than a decade of R&D, the science-based ingredients provider has unveiled a complete canola protein isolate that contains all nine essential amino acids but is free from major allergens.
Supplier news: The Top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage supplier stories in 2022
See our top 10 most read supplier stories in APAC’s food and beverage industry this year, featuring SMS on the rising clean label trend, Tetra Pak's fiber-based packaging barrier, Tate & Lyle on Chinese consumer trends and more.
Thailand’s Halal 4.0 journey: Tech and blockchain to play crucial role in ensuring product integrity
The halal food and beverage sector in Thailand is ramping up its use of technology as a crucial tool to achieve ‘Halal Integrity’, and hopes to establish a halal blockchain platform within the next few years.
Subsidy success: Multi-billion cash handout to farmers helps China achieve bumper soy and grain outputs
China’s decision to provide additional subsidies to soybean and grain producers appears to have reaped rewards, with the state officials claiming the former increased by 27% and the latter hitting record levels.
Big brands bonanza: The Top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage brands stories in 2022
We reveal the top 10 most viewed brands stories from the APAC food and beverage sector in 2022, featuring household names like Nestle, Penfolds, AB InBev and more.