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27 Mar 2024 APAC Trends: A Positive Outlook for the Bread Market

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The bread market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is vibrant, with steady growth projected for the coming years. According to Euromonitor International, the sales of bread through the retail channel reached US$31.04 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow by 6.1% year-on-year over the...

30 Nov The Roles of Egg in Breadmaking

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Eggs are one of those humble kitchen staples. But do you know they play a multifaceted and crucial role in breadmaking? Let’s discover the various ways eggs transform our dough. ...

06 Apr Break the Fast with Date Nut Bread this Ramadan

Posted at 15:28h in Consumer Trends, Expertise and Solutions, Insights, Nutrition & Wellness 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by a period of fasting from sunrise until sundown. Iftar is the time to replenish energy levels and effort should be made to...

06 Apr The Potential of Vegan Breads in APAC

Posted at 15:16h in Consumer Trends, Insights, Nutrition & Wellness 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rapid rise of plant-based sector in APAC presents both challenges and opportunities for the bread industry. Vegan Breads Taking Off in APAC The number of new vegan packaged breads launched in the region has grown by six...

28 Mar 5 Key Trends in 2023

Posted at 11:44h in Consumer Trends, Convenience, Insights, Nutrition & Wellness, Pleasure 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your browser does not support the video tag. Political conflicts, rising prices and supply chain disruptions continue to drive up the cost of living. Concurrently, Gen Z and Millennials are pushing and defining markets with a strong...

12 Jan Opportunity in Asia Pacific bakery: The rise of sourdough

Posted at 17:51h in Consumer Trends, Insights 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Food trends come and go. Bakery products are no exception – evolving from conventional croissant and donut to sourdough cronuts. According to Euromonitor, the consumption of breads in APAC* increased from 8.5 million tonnes in 2017 to...

22 Aug Eating With Your Eyes: How Can APAC Bakeries Ride the Trend?

Posted at 11:50h in Consumer Trends, Insights, Pleasure 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1638408963962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1688444067401{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]In this age of social media, the appearance of food products is vital in attracting engagement from modern consumers. Apps like Instagram and TikTok have become home to delectable shots...

08 Feb The Health and Wellness Trend in the Philippines

Posted at 11:54h in Consumer Trends, Insights, Nutrition & Wellness 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1638408963962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1688452330703{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]Consumers around the world are increasingly health-conscious and more aware of the importance of food in improving their wellbeing. In the Philippines, the public is more knowledgeable about nutrition and wellness....

31 Jan Top Food Trends Across APAC in 2022

Posted at 10:33h in Consumer Trends, Convenience, Insights, Nutrition & Wellness, Pleasure 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1638408963962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1648190011436{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]The new year will see ongoing changes in eating preferences, experiences and habits for consumers across APAC. What food-related trends will we see in the region in 2022? Here are...

17 Feb APAC Post-Covid-19 Food Resolutions

Posted at 23:52h in Consumer Trends, Insights 0 Comments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Food is life, and all around the world, the pandemic is changing the way we live and the way they eat. Interestingly, these adjustments seem poised to endure even post-pandemic. Since Covid-19, families and individuals have been...