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 sustainability, provenance, and nutrition. As food choices become a mirror of[Read More…]
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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 prevalence of nutrition-related challenges, particularly the increasing rates of overweight and obesity. These trends are not only straining healthcare systems[Read More…]
Fonterra announces changes to management team to accelerate progress on strategy
Teh-han Chow will lead Fonterra’s global Foodservice business as President of global Foodservice with his remit expanding to include the Co-op’s food service businesses in Southeast Asia, Middle East Africa Fonterra has announced changes to its management team as the next step in implementing its strategy. CEO Miles Hurrell says[Read More…]
Dr Alex Teo on proactive wellness in APAC: Embracing healthy aging and evolving nutrition trends
Dr Alex Teo, Director of Research Development & Scientific Affairs, Asia Pacific, Herbalife, shares insights with NUFFOODS Spectrum Asia on the region’s shift toward holistic well-being, personalised nutrition, and proactive ageing strategies. As the Asia Pacific region experiences rising life expectancy and increasing awareness of preventive health, consumers are redefining[Read More…]
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 a recent survey[1] by a multinational insurance firm, the answer revealed a staggering 85 per cent of those in Singapore[Read More…]
Sirio furthers global expansion with Thai multipurpose manufacturing investment
Sirio’s board has approved a potential total investment of up to $40 million for the project SIRIO Pharma (SIRIO) the global nutraceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) announces plans to commence work on a new production site in Chonburi, Thailand. After record revenues during 2023, Sirio announced in May 2024 a[Read More…]
Azelis announces partnership with AAK in South Korea
Following a successful commercial relationship between Azelis and AAK for Food & Nutrition in the Americas region Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with AAK, a leading supplier of sustainably sourced, technologically advanced plant-based[Read More…]
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, plant proteins will constitute 75 per cent of the alternative protein ingredient demand[1]. Products using these proteins are expected to[Read More…]
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 American Heart Association noted more than half (51 per cent) of respondents did not know that heart disease is the[Read More…]
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 role in this journey, with 63 per cent of global consumers saying that they are interested in products that can[Read More…]
