Food Pacific Manufacturing Journal

The September issue captures the pulse of innovation sweeping Asia’s food & beverage industry.

This year’s Ringier Technology Innovation Awards in China spotlighted breakthroughs in formulation stability, nutritional enhancement, carbon footprint reduction, and production efficiency—drawing 81 submissions from no less than 60 companies across six major categories.

Thailand’s emerging future food sector is gaining ground through sustainability-driven R&D and rising investor interest in alternative proteins and functional ingredients, confirms Smith Taweelerdniti, vice president of the Thai Future Food Trade Association and managing director at Nithi Foods.

As understanding of the gut microbiome deepens, innovations in early life nutrition are being developed. Kerry’s Dr. Monica Maria Olivares, RD&A Director for Women & Infant Health explains the science behind Human Milk Probiotics as a natural innovation for maternal and infant health.

Meanwhile, a call for quality excellence being championed by Dr. Miflora Gatchalian, CEO of Quality Partners Company Ltd, is directed at MSMEs across the Philippines.

We also feature the smart labeling solutions from Germany’s LEIBINGER, and the extrusion technologies from Clextral – two companies expanding their footprint in Southeast Asia.