Words by Tjalling Bekker, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific at FrieslandCampina Ingredients Asia’s rapidly ageing population is causing many to recognise that a healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body if they want to stay fit and active until late in life. In fact, projections suggest that one in four people in Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be over 60 years old by 2050. And as countries across the region raise the retirement age – as China has recently done – or consider similar changes … [Read more...] about Next-gen omega-3s: Meeting evolving consumer needs in APAC with algae-based DHA innovations
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Kerry’s southeast charts spotlight bold flavours and next-gen consumer trends
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has launched its 2025 Taste Charts, a comprehensive resource on developing trends designed to guide food and beverage innovators worldwide. The charts are a must-have consumer insights tool, with every prediction grounded in market reality and projected innovation. Taste is the ultimate non-negotiable for product development. In a rapidly evolving industry, challenges such as nutritional optimisation, sustainability, and consumer demand must all … [Read more...] about Kerry’s southeast charts spotlight bold flavours and next-gen consumer trends
Weight management benefits of chicory root fibres confirmed via systematic review with meta-analyses
A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Reimer et al[i], demonstrates that chicory root fibre intake promotes a significant reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass, waist circumference, and to a certain extent, body fat percentage. Based on this review, there is now even stronger evidence to show that supplementation with chicory root fibre can lead to clinically meaningful reductions in body weight and other weight management parameters. Obesity … [Read more...] about Weight management benefits of chicory root fibres confirmed via systematic review with meta-analyses
