Yili has announced a pure milk package customised for the Games Yili Group and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (HAGOC) recently held a press conference themed “Ride the Wave Passionately” on the bank of the Qiantang River, announcing that Yili has become the exclusive supplier of official dairy products[Read More…]
Beverages
World-first trial highlighting link between alcohol and breast cancer
To increase alcohol literacy and address harmful consumption among midlife and older aged women Monash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) in Australia have developed a successful alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments, as part of a world-first trial. Alcohol is a major modifiable risk factor[Read More…]
Thai herbal tea to stimulate breast milk production: Study
Research team is planning to launch the herbal tea as a product under the brand “Wang Nam Yen” for domestic distribution and export Thailand’s Chula Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, has released research results on “Wang Nam Yen” herbal tea to[Read More…]
Thailand to innovate and enhance well-being with new nutrition drink
To advance nutrition and exemplify commitment to the well-being of Thai consumers O&P Quality Trade Co., a renowned manufacturer and distributor of dietary supplements for hair health care, has signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand. The collaboration aims to fuel innovation[Read More…]
Sustenir introduces Superfood Smoothies with functional benefits in Singapore
Average Singaporean consumes less than half the daily recommended amount of fibre Sustenir, a Singapore-based company of sustainable superfood products, has introduced its new range of Superfood Smoothies. Each product is made with high quality kale and a variety of fruits, designed to support optimal health and well-being. The smoothies were[Read More…]
Kerry research shows that long-term health concerns are motivating consumers in Asia to reduce sugar in diets
A balanced taste between sweet, salty and spicy is important for Southeast Asian consumers New global consumer research from Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, reveals that consumers are concerned about the long-term negative effects of high sugar intake. Health, with a focus on improving immunity, gut health[Read More…]
Singapore-based startup Flash Coffee extends Series B Round to $50 M
Flash Coffee will be officially launching in Surabaya, Indonesia in July 2023 Singapore-based tech-enabled coffee chain Flash Coffee has announced the successful completion of its Series B financing round led by White Star Capital, raising a total of $50 million following its latest closing. Existing investors including White Star Capital,[Read More…]
Fonterra opens new centre in China for beverage innovation
Providing a new platform to explore the diverse use of Fonterra products in beverages Fonterra, headquartered in New Zealand, has established a fifth application centre in China but unlike the other four, the newest one is focused on beverage applications. It is based in China’s southern city of Shenzhen and[Read More…]
Indian FMCG brand Dabur makes additional investment of Rs 9.68 B in Nepal
For capacity enhancement and diversification of products Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCF) company Dabur has decided to make an additional investment of Rs 9.68 billion in Nepal. The Investment Board Nepal and Dabur Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction, operation, and management of capacity building and[Read More…]
Starbucks announces launch of innovative line of coffee beverages in Japan
Japan is Starbucks third global market to introduce Oleato beverages American multinational chain of coffeehouses Starbucks has announced the launch of an innovative line of coffee beverages called “Oleato” an innovative alchemy of Starbucks finest arabica coffee infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil at more than 60 select stores across Japan[Read More…]