Caffeine culture: Nestle, Suntory among coffee brands highlighting localisation and RTD innovation as key drivers
In this edition of the FNA Deep Dive, we have spoken to several of the biggest coffee brands as well as industry-leading trailblazers in the APAC region, in order take a closer look at the most significant trends driving the growth of this longstanding beverage sector.Coffee has remained a mainstay for consumers both as a
Kiwi then kip: Consuming kiwifruit with evening meal linked to improved sleep and mood – study
Funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission and the country’s High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge, the research stated that the improvements were explained by serotonin metabolism.Serotonin is a natural chemical produced by the body to send messages between nerve cells and affects mood, emotions, and digestions.“The urinary melatonin metabolite 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMT6s) is related to
Certification clarity: Vegan logo application only needed for processed food products
FSSAI formally launched the national Vegan logo in 2022, mandating traceability as well as compliance with new specific vegan regulations as key criteria for food firms looking to pass the certification process and be endorsed to get the logo to display on all relevant products.The process is not a simple one, with applicants having to
No clean slate…yet: Japan lifts restrictions on more Fukushima-affected foods but boar meat poses problem
It has been almost 12 years since the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown disaster in 2011, since which Japan has been exhausting many avenues to try and get its food exports back on track, hindered by foreign market fears of importing radioactive products.However Japan’s tenacity and rigorous self-imposed testing has led to much progress being
Tea is trending but novel innovation needed to entice younger consumers – Unilever, Asahi, YATE insights
Brewed tea as a hot beverage has been a popular and traditional drink for many years in many parts of the world, including in many East Asian markets like China and Middle Eastern ones like Turkey, and continues to gain traction with consumers in many APAC markets.Many brands are focusing a good deal of effort
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