Food Bev Asia

THE POPULARITY of Indian ginseng or Ashwagandha in the APAC region is on the rise as consumers become more aware of its health benefits. Used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, it is valued for its bioactive compounds called withanolides, naturally occurring steroids that contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. KSM-66 Ashwagandha is notably recognized as the world's most renowned full-spectrum Ashwagandha root extract. It is produced by Ixoreal Biomed Inc as a complementary herbal ingredient in food, beverages, dietary/ sports nutrition supplement, pet health and personal care formulations. Extensive scientific validation has also established KSM-66 as a key player in the global nutraceutical industry, particularly in categories related to stress management, cognitive enhancement, and sports nutrition.   At Vitafoods Asia 2024 , with Ms Nucharat Siri, writer for  FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal ,  had the opportunity to talk t...

Food safety, sustainability, and health and nutrition are key themes in this month's issue, and of the Outlook 2025 section, where you will find exclusive interviews and a compilation of trends and forecasts for the year. Know more from our Q&As with Mr. Ken Loh. Business Development Manager, Mettler-Toledo, Ms. Cheryl Yong, Head of Marketing Asia Pacific-South at SIG, and Mr. Christian Philippsen, Managing Director at BENEO Asia Pacific. Exclusive to you, our readers, Ms. Lois Mo, APAC Marketing Director, Health & Wellness at ADM, writes a piece on addressing women's health issues. An editorial contribution from Johan Cerstiaens, Commercial Director at SVZ, analyzes the impact of consumer behavior on the future of beverage innovation. We hope that all these, and the latest industry updates and new products in this magazine will be significant to your business and decision-making. For more click on  Ringier-FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal-2025.03