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…]
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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…]
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 begun for athletes worldwide. As viewers, we often overlook one of the most pressing concerns for organisers of summer sports[Read More…]
Illumina and LGC Biosearch Technologies partner to transform genomics in sustainable food production
The collaboration leverages advanced sequencing technology to accelerate innovation in crop and livestock breeding, enhancing yield, disease resistance, and sustainability in agriculture across Asia Pacific and Latin America Illumina a global leader in genomics, and LGC Biosearch Technologies, a pioneer in agricultural genomics, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the[Read More…]
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 for nearly 12% of the population. As of 2022, Indonesia’s senior population amounted to nearly 19 million[1]. According to the[Read More…]
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 FMCG Gurus about holistic health reveals that half of global consumers (49 per cent) actively seek solutions to support digestive[Read More…]
