Japan Focus: Kikkoman’s growth in India, Carlsberg Malaysia-Asahi partnership ends, Asahi’s new procurement arm, bento culture and more
Kikkoman looking to become mainstay in Indian market amid diversifying food preferencesJapanese sauces brand Kikkoman is seeking to cement its foothold in the Indian market via food service partners and retail channels, with the firm believing local consumers are becoming increasingly receptive of international flavours.Kikkoman India was established in September 2020 and the brand’s signature
Brand story, healthier alternatives, and sensory characteristics to underline beer innovation – Asahi
Asahi recently rolled out a new version of its flagship product, Asahi Super Dry, in Asia-Pacific markets including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.New Asahi Super Dry featured changes made to its beer recipe and packaging design. Its press statement highlighted that this is its first recipe refinement since introducing the beer in 1987.Consumer trends
GM foods in South Korea: Government calls for ‘scientific input only’ in new public consultation for three food items
Genetically modified (GM) foods and agricultural crops have yet to see acceptance in South Korea despite extensive research on many items from rice to peppers to lettuce, likely due to ongoing consumer pushback.According to 2020 research from the Pew Research Centre, 57% of South Koreans felt that GM foods are unsafe, a good deal higher
Lessons learned: How can APAC cultivated meat sector avoid past alt protein ‘pitfalls’?
Cultivated meat is one of the most advanced alternative protein production techniques being researched in the food industry today, and is expected to take roughly another decade before really coming into its own as an alternative to meat.This time ‘advantage’ of sorts is only due to the complete novelty of this production method, and according
China Focus: +PW’s China ambitions, Grape King Bio’s healthy ageing and women’s health focus, EastRoc Beverages’ SEA expansion and more
Collagen boost: +PW sets sights on ‘huge’ China market with single serve RTD beveragesFunctional beverage firm +PW has set its sights on the ‘huge’ China market for its collagen-enriched RTD drinks, planning to bank on its convenient consumption format and unique flavour formulation to overcome market challenges.In western markets, +PW is best known for its
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