June 17, 2025 | Feature

From Plate to Planet: How Sustainable Gastronomy Is Redefining Food Values

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,…

June 2, 2025 | Ingredients

The formula for success: 4 insights to break through the nutraceutical market

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…

May 7, 2025 | Nutrition

Weighing On My Mind: Why Real Nutrition Matters More Then the Number on the Scale

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…

February 3, 2025 | Company News

Wellness or the Wallet? What Consumers are Saying When it Comes to Preventive Health

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…

December 9, 2024 | Company News

From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market

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,…

November 6, 2024 | Nutrition

Barley’s benefits in 3 minutes: why food manufacturers are turning to technical good of beta-glucans

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…

October 14, 2024 | Opinion

Ancient grain, modern miracle: barley for heart health

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…

September 23, 2024 | Nutrition

What fuels olympic dreams? smart sports nutrition with functional carbohydrates for sustained performance and hydration

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…

September 5, 2024 | Opinion

Unlocking Healthy Aging: How Functional Ingredients Support Wellness at Every Life Stage

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…

August 14, 2024 | Opinion

3 reasons to start looking for chicory root fibres in your treats

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…