Asia Food Journal speaks to Michelle Lee, Regional Marketing Leader of Greater Asia of IFF’s Nourish business division to get her insights on the ingredients space and what is on the horizon in 2022. How does the food and beverage market look like in 2022? What are the overarching consumer and industrial trends, growth opportunities that players in the industry should watch out for? The food & beverage industry is undergoing major transformation, driven by changing consumer … [Read more...] about Greater focus on ‘better-for-you’ food driving innovation in ingredients space
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Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Protein is an essential source of nutrition and there is a growing demand for it, forecasted to increase by 78% in 2050. As the protein system in the food and beverage industry involves both consumption and production, it becomes necessary to conduct these two processes within planetary boundaries. However, as the traditional meat industry is a high-energy, high-resource type, negative impacts on the nitrogen cycle balance, water quality and biodiversity are to be expected. For … [Read more...] about Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
Supporting holistic health and wellness continue to be at the forefront of trends in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a key driver. The consumers of today have gone through this mentally and physically stressful time, resulting in a hyperfocus on self-care through nutrition. They are aware of the link between the food they consume and their health, and want to be more proactive in taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Making more … [Read more...] about Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
