Flexitarian future: Chobani focusing on adapting yoghurt beyond breakfast and non-dairy innovation Yoghurt giant Chobani believes that versatility is the name of the game for the industry whether it comes to flavours, formats or ingredients, and has adapted its portfolio to offer products suitable for consumption occasions far beyond just breakfast.
Chobani’s core product is its Greek dairy yoghurt, made
‘the authentic way’ with a centuries-old straining technique to remove excess liquid, without any thickeners added – and a lot of effort has been put into creating unique, creative yoghurt products based on this.
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The great thing about yoghurt is its versatility and [there is] something for everyone and every occasion, whether it be breakfast, a snack or a sweet treat,” Chobani Australia Managing Director Lyn Radford told
APAC’s cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp sector is expected to progress rapidly over the coming years, especially in India, China and Australia where they are approved for food use, although many other nations are still wary of granting the regulatory go-ahead.
This is why in this edition of the FNA Deep Dive, we take a closer look at the CBD and hemp industry from a food and nutrition perspective, and how APAC firms are producing products such as beverages, edible oils, meat alternatives, spreads and more.
The rapid growth of this industry is expected to be propelled by the growing number of vegans in the region and rising health consciousness due to hemp and CBD’s nutritional benefits, and the industry as a whole is expected to grow some 28.6% to hit US$22.9bn by 2027.
Chinese start-up Starfield Food Science & Technology expects to launch its first plant-based retail product in the country by June, after two years of operations in the foodservice sector.
ALTN-ate: Singapore’s Tee Yih Jia unveils international expansion plans for locally-inspired meat-free range Singapore s first locally-made meat-free brand ALTN, manufactured by Tee Yih Jia (TYJ) Food Manufacturing, is eyeing exports to Asia, EU, Oceania and US by Q2 of this year, as well as launching in its domestic retail market.
ALTN first launched into Singapore’s food service sector in December 2020, with 10 SKUs such as gyoza, shaomai, Hainanese chicken rice, spaghetti bolognese, chicken nuggets and sausage rolls.
Singapore-based TYJ is a manufacturer of frozen and ready-to-eat Asian convenience foods. Among the brands it produces include Spring Home (spring roll pastry, roti paratha, dim sum), Happy Belly (gyoza skin, wonton skin, mantou), Master Chef (crepe pastry), and Ryushobo (Japanese ramen).
Kerry is preparing to ramp-up promotion of its plant-based innovation service to brands in APAC and the Middle East, while also doubling down on emerging taste trends and better-for-you product innovation.