Protein trend set to soar in Asia Pacific"
"Demand for Protein is on the Rise in South-East Asia Creating opportunities for NZMP"
The Protein, which has long been associated with fitness,health and wellness is expanding rapidly into mainstream products migrating from infant nutrition to snacks and consumer packaged goods. What are the factors driving this growth in Asia? Frost & Sullivan points out 3 - increase in health and fitness, heart health and growing consumer correlation of beauty and healthy eating. The health benefits of protein intake from fast muscle recovery to weigh control is driving protein uptake and its use in functional foods in Asia. Hot on the heels and trending now is plant protein. "Chinese plant protein drinks grow as manufacturers look beyond soy" ~ Nutra Ingredients Asia.com - 31 Aug 2016 Around the world, governments are promoting less animal protein in diets of their populations. The Chinese government announced efforts to curb meat consumption by 50% among its nearly 1.4 billion citizens. Innova Market Insights reports that plant proteins will move into a "disruptive phase" this year, with food companies leveraging functional and technical benefits of plants in new product developments. Why are plant proteins soaring ? No doubt consumers increasingly recognize that concerns about global warming and finite resources demand a shift toward more plant-based diets. But can plant proteins provide the body’s nutrient needs ? Do we need to combine these proteins with other protein sources to make a "complete" protein ? |
Philippine food based company Monde Nissin is bringing Quorn, the world-leader in meat alternatives, to the market as it sets eyes on Asia as its newest domain. Mycoprotein is a healthy protein meat substitute made by fermenting a type of fungus.
Parabel’s Clean Green Protein from water based lentils boasts a nutritional profile unlike any other plant-based protein supplement.
As novel protein sources are introduced to the market, manufacturers need to address regulatory, and compliance issues.
CMT invites you to attend the first Food Proteins ASIAconference this 9-10 November in Bangkok, Thailand. Hear from a carefully selected panel of authoritative speakers and experts who share new insights on Protein developments in Asia and around the world.
Key Highlights
Global Food Protein Trends & Growth Opportunities in Asia
Trends in the US moving away from meat and its effect on the industry
Power of pulses
Edible insect proteins & mainstream opportunities
MycoProtein – Healthy new proteins with low environmental impact
Commercializing Lentein in Asia & Formulating into food products
Harnessing the Goodness of Pea Proteins and its suitability in Asia
Recent technological, commercial & regulatory development on new food protein ingredients in Asia
Danone’s perspective on the evolving protein diets in infant nutrition - is more protein really better ?
The irreplaceable value of whey protein in human nutrition
Value-added protein solutions for RTD beverages, snack bars and sports nutrition
