Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar are probably the last bastion in Southeast Asia where highly processed food products have not made their strong presence due to its small urban population, low disposable incomes and poor logistics and distribution channels.

From 23 - 27 May 2023, the region's largest food and beverage event will be held at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. Showcasing exhibitors across 11 trade halls, the event is anticipated to return to its pre-pandemic magnitude, with the addition of new country groups, including the UK, Scotland, France and Hungary.

Recent presentation by Jennifer Stojkovic, Founder of Women Vegan Summit as well as author of a book and general partner of an early stage venture capital fund, showed that VC deal activity in the foodtech sector seems to have slowed down in 2022 as compared to the preceding years. (see Chart 1.0)

Danfoss has officially finalized its acquisition of BOCK GmbH, a world leader in CO2 and low-GWP compressors utilized in cooling and heating applications.

The acquisition sealed Danfoss’ position as a preferred provider of greener cooling and heating solutions. ...

From 4 to 10 May, KHS will be showcasing its diverse portfolio of resource-conserving systems to promote the circular economy at Interpack 2023.

KHS’ Innopack Kisters Nature MultiPack machine will be on display together with its range of holistic services ...

As Asia moves towards decarbonisation, it has spurred countries to review their industries’ energy consumption, with a key player being the region’s food & beverage industry.

Home to 60% of the world’s population and a quarter of the world’s economy, Asia will drive the lion’s share of the world’s energy demand growth in the next decade. ...

In Southeast Asia, despite the fact that regional demand for plant-based foods is surging, most of the ingredients however are not yet made from locally grown crops.

Last year, 77% of plant-based meat products launched in Southeast Asia used soy or wheat as their protein source, ingredients primarily grown in the West. ...

Nine in 10 consumers view health holistically and believe it is important to adopt a well-balanced diet1, but have different approaches to healthy eating. Brands looking to appeal to health-conscious consumers can draw on new segmentation data from Fonterra’s wellbeing nutrition brand, Nutiani, to offer more personalised solutions.

On 16 March, TurtleTree, a global leader in animal-free functional dairy proteins presented the world's first animal-free lactoferrin in an exclusive tasting event in San Francisco, USA.

LF+ is a high-value precision fermentation-produced bioactive milk protein and one of the most powerful parts of cow's milk, with great functional benefits for immunity, iron regulation, and digestive health.

The exclusive event gave investors and food partners a sneak peek at the protein's potential ahead of its launch later this year. ...

Taste is a powerful influence, able to instantly evoke memories and build anticipation for new experiences. Flavours convey a story, particularly when it comes to consumer trends and preferences. This year, we will witness the resurgence of time-honoured traditions and heirloom recipes as consumers crave traditional tastes with new and emerging flavours.

Malaysia could soon join Singapore to be one of the first manufacturers in the region to produce their own cultivated meat.

Cell AgriTech Sdn Bhd is setting up the country’s first cultivated meat production facility in Penang at a cost of RM20 million (US$4.5 million).