Fi Asia 2025 live: Ingredion explores texture, taste & sugar reduction trends in Asia Pacific

Ingredion highlights the culturally diverse markets in Asia Pacific with notable differences between Southeast Asia, China, and Japan in terms of texture, taste, and health expectations. Food Ingredients First speaks to the company live from the show floor in Bangkok, Thailand, where it is showcasing its multi-textural, zero-sugar, and fiber fortification capabilities. Executives dive into the latest consumer trends driving innovation in sugar-reduced solutions, the latest research about regional differences and how regulations and government health initiatives are also shaping innovation. Mandy Zhang, marketing director and regional category leader APAC, and Jacques Guglielmi, vice president and general manager for texture and health solutions APAC, flag the differences in regional markets, but also detail some commonalities. Health consciousness is high Notably, there is a high level of health consciousness among Asian consumers, with a large proportion of consumers often ...