COVID-19 adds fuel to four big beverage trends in APAC region
Four big trends are fuelling beverage innovation across the APAC region, and they’ve only been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All-Australian manufacturer diversifies into specialty flours
All-Australian manufacturer McKenzie’s Foods has expanded its range of flours on the back of the pandemic-lockdown-related home baking boom and increasing health-consciousness in consumers.
Next big thing in nut milks
A new brand of nut milk, lower in calories, oil and sugar than oat milk and using less water to produce than almond milk, has gone gangbusters in the hip cafes of America’s metropolises.
New tomato variety a potential low-cost source of Parkinson’s disease drug L-DOPA
UK scientists have developed a tomato variety that is naturally rich in L-DOPA, the key bioactive ingredient in a synthetic drug commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
ANPC research suggests mutant peas could help combat diabetes
In a recent Nature paper, researchers at Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Centre have found that incorporating ‘wrinkly’ peas into your diet could reduce your risk of diabetes.
CSIRO helms multidisciplinary research initiative to develop fish-free omega-3 oils
CSIRO has joined forces with Pharmamark Nutrition to produce omega-3 oils from marine microorganisms, delivering a sustainable alternative to wild-fish sourcing of the health-promoting substance.
‘Exceptional opportunities for smaller brands’: Chinese millennials looking for new supplement stars
Australian e-commerce platform BuyNatural believes there are ‘exceptional opportunities’ in China for local dietary supplement brands, with consumers eager to purchase ‘newer and smaller’ brands.
Pea protein to Asia: a versatile, plant-based, nutrient-dense ingredient for product innovation
With the launch of its new, versatile pea protein powder Radipure, global food giant Cargill is looking to extend its reach into the burgeoning Asian market for healthy, plant-based, high-nutrient ingredients.
Plant-based in Thailand – ADM aims to fill high-protein gap with new beverage solution
The Human Nutrition division of US-based company ADM has launched what it claims is the first plant-based, high-protein beverage in Thailand, in a bid to address what it sees as a clear gap in the market.