By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia
At first glance, Asia looks leaner and healthier than many parts of the world. Yet, beneath this appearance lies a paradox: many people who seem fit are quietly developing metabolic diseases.
Known as the “skinny-fat”[1] phenomenon, o...
By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia
When we think about mental health, we often picture therapy sessions, mindfulness apps, or a good night’s sleep. But what about breakfast? The snacks between meetings? Or the sweet treat after a long day? This October, during Mental Health...
Lois Mo, Marketing Director, Health & Wellness, APAC
Across Asia, emotional well-being is under growing strain. From sleepless nights to chronic burnout, more people are struggling to keep up with the pressures of modern life. Consumers today are grappling with multiple stressors, from deman...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
Why does reading a food label feel like you need a translation tool to fully understand it?
Walk through any grocery aisle today and you’ll find shoppers behaving like detectives: turning over packages, scrutinising labels, and se...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
Gastronomy today is no longer defined solely by flavour or presentation—it’s shaped by purpose. Once the domain of fine dining and culinary artistry, gastronomy is evolving to reflect growing consumer awareness around sustainabilit...
Meeta Kratz, VP/GM Americas Region, Lonza Capsules and Health Ingredients
Did you know that one in four people worldwide now take dietary supplements daily or almost every day?[1] As more consumers proactively embrace their health and wellness, the opportunity to disrupt the nutraceutical indust...
Goh Peen Ern, Senior Manager Nutrition Communication, Asia Pacific, BENEO-Institute
Across the globe, unhealthy diets are contributing to a growing public health crisis. Many countries are grappling with the rising prevalence of nutrition-related challenges, particularly the increasing rates of ...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
If you were given three to four additional hours in a week, would this time be given to health or wealth?
According to a recent survey[1] by a multinational insurance firm, the answer revealed a staggering 85 per cent of those in ...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
If you’re not part of the plant-based protein movement yet, you may soon be in the minority. It is predicted that by 2027, plant proteins will constitute 75 per cent of the alternative protein ingredient demand[1]. Products using the...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
Here’s a sobering truth – coronary heart disease (CHD) may be the leading cause of death worldwide, yet a 2023 survey by the American Heart Association noted more than half (51 per cent) of respondents did not know that heart disea...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
As we navigate the complexities of ageing, the quest for longevity and vitality has never been more paramount. Heart health plays a central role in this journey, with 63 per cent of global consumers saying that they are interested in...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
The Paris Olympics may be over, but the race to push their performance for the next big challenge in Los Angeles has just begun for athletes worldwide.
As viewers, we often overlook one of the most pressing concerns for organisers...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
Indonesia is the fourth most populous city in the world. It is also home to an ageing population — where the elderly account for nearly 12% of the population. As of 2022, Indonesia’s senior population amounted to nearly 19 million[...
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific
More and more consumers are aware of the fact that their digestive health massively influences their overall health. A recent survey conducted by FMCG Gurus about holistic health reveals that half of global consumers (49 per cent) ac...
Achieving food security requires a whole-of-industry approach
During the Singapore Budget 2023 announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the importance of building a more resilient Singapore. From ensuring that supermarket shelves were well-stocked during the height of t...
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council hosted a historic meeting of global health researchers, where diabetes was defined as a key topic for investigation
The world's leading researchers gathered for NUTS 2022 to discuss the current and future of health research on nuts and dried fruits. ...
Yilli Group was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the Growth Asia Summit in Singapore, where the dairy producer shared insights on the role dairy can play in healthy ageing in APAC.
To extend the nutritional benefits of dairy products to more consumers, Yili’s R&D team launched China...
Angel Yeast, the world's leading yeast manufacturer, has announced it aims to play a larger role in increasing people's access to nutritious food, and making food systems more inclusive and sustainable
Factors such as the ongoing pandemic, climate change, rising food prices and international ten...
