Flexitarian fix: Why focusing on vegans won’t drive APAC’s plant-based growth
The APAC plant-based industry experienced a major boom right before and during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its novelty and rising health awareness. But as of late there can be no doubt that the speed of this growth has slowed. Many reasons have been suggested for this including consumer fatigue and overly high prices –
NMN quality in question: Singapore researchers call for industry effort in meeting label claims
Three out of the 18 products tested were found to contain no NMN. These three products were a tablet and two capsule NMN products. Six of them were detected to contain NMN that were 20 per cent to 100 per cent lower than what was claimed. Another six of them contained NMN that were between
Japan Focus: Asahi’s packaging and growth strategies, Kirin’s price hikes and gin exports, standards for non-chilled milk products
Enter the dragon: Asahi Super Dry on the importance of ‘relatable’ packaging in Asian markets Asahi’s keystone premium beer Asahi Super Dry has launched pixel-inspired, dragon-themed cans in conjunction with the lunar new year in various key Asian markets. Regional Head of Brand, Mag Lai, told FoodNavigator-Asia that having packaging that stands out on the
Eggs-traordinary changes: Cadbury Australia introduces reduced-plastic packaging for Easter specials
The confectionery giant said that the Cadbury Hollow Hunting Egg plastic crates have been switched to 12- and 24-pack cardboard cartons, which save 131,000kg of plastic, while the plastic blister and excess cardboard in some Cadbury Easter Gift Boxes will be removed, reducing over 200,000kg of packaging. These products are part of Cadbury’s 2024 Easter
Bayer FY23 results: Nutritionals sales dragged down by weaker China, SEA demand
Known for its immunity brand Redoxon, energy brand Berroca, and fertility and infant nutrition brand Elevit, Bayer said its nutritionals sales were down 8.4 per cent on a reported basis to €1.43 bn (US$1.56bn). Nutritionals is the second largest category for Bayer Consumer Health business, contributing 23 per cent of the division’s €6.03 bn (US$6.57bn)
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