Asia Food Journal

Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers

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According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global air-based foods market is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 11.7 percent to reach a market valuation of US$ 100 million by 2032. The market is surging due to remarkable food offerings that can be made independent of the land and sea by key market players. Rising veganism and the need for sustainable food production are pushing forward the alternative protein industry. However, the forecast … [Read more...] about Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers

Bel Acquires Majority Stake in Shandong JunJun Cheese Co., Ltd to Accelerate its Growth in China and Strengthen International Footprint

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Bel Group announces the closure of the acquisition of 70 percent of Shandong Junjun Cheese’s share capital. This controlling stake enables Bel to open a new phase in its international expansion strategy and strengthens the Group’s growth ambitions with state-of-the-art manufacturing and innovation capabilities in China. In a market where Bel aims to take a leadership position in the next few years, Bel announced the acquisition of 70 percent of Shandong Junjun Cheese. Through this deal, Bel … [Read more...] about Bel Acquires Majority Stake in Shandong JunJun Cheese Co., Ltd to Accelerate its Growth in China and Strengthen International Footprint

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

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From the wide variety of sodas, candies, and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. In the search for a better sweetener, researchers in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry now report a low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds “good” gut microbes. Artificial sweeteners have exploded in … [Read more...] about A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows