Weekly Trade Information-152
- Asia-Pacific Regulatory Breakthroughs
South Korea: The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has approved the commercial sale of Sea With's cell-cultured beef burgers, which utilize 3D bioprinting technology to layer muscle and fat tissues.
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Released the "White Paper on Fat Regulation in Cultured Meat," revealing that PPARγ gene editing enables precise control of fat content between 5%-30%.
(Source: MFDS Announcement)
- Main Efficacy and Effects of Kava Extract
Kava extract is derived from the dried roots of the Piper methysticum plant, a member of the pepper family. Its primary active components are kavalactones. Kava extract exhibits various pharmacological effects, which can be summarized as follows:
1. Anxiolytic and Sedative Effects
The kavalactones in kava extract act on the GABA receptor complex, increasing the frequency of Cl⁻ ion channel opening, thereby inhibiting central nervous system excitability and producing anxiolytic and sedative effects. Compared to benzodiazepines, kava extract is non-habit-forming, making it suitable as an adjunctive treatment for mild anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
2. Sleep Improvement
Yangonin, a kavalactone found in kava extract, inhibits serotonin reuptake, thereby improving sleep quality. Additionally, other kavalactones exhibit synergistic sedative effects by modulating dopaminergic neural pathways, further promoting sleep.
(Source: Chemical Book)

- AI Reshapes Traditional Fermentation Processes
BASF, Germany:
✅ AI-driven dynamic fermentation control system: Real-time adjustment of pH, dissolved oxygen and other parameters, reducing PHA fermentation cycle to 30 hours (traditionally 120 hours)
✅ Application: Food-grade PHA packaging materials (certified by EU EFSA)
(Source: Bio Smart Fermentation 2024)
- 3-Day Sales Surpass 1 Million Yuan! Three Squirrels Lifestyle Store Opens First Outlet
Three Squirrels’ decision to abandon the acquisition of Ailingshi and focus on developing its core lifestyle supermarket business has topped trending searches. Concurrently, the first self-owned, full-category lifestyle store under Three Squirrels’ brand has opened.

From its positioning, the lifestyle store is designed as a self-owned, full-category lifestyle store under the Three Squirrels brand. Covering an area of approximately 560 square meters, the store adopts the slogan “Only Sell Good Products” and adheres to three principles: “good quality, good experience, and good value.” It aims to provide consumers with high-quality product choices covering all scenarios of daily life. This positioning significantly differs from traditional Three Squirrels outlets, as it no longer limits itself to the snack sector but extends its reach into all aspects of life.
(Source: Foodtalks)
- Annual Ingredient: Beauty from Within - Belight³™
Belight³™, a patented oral nutricosmetic product from France under Activ Inside, is designed to reduce pigmentation and dark spots caused by aging and sun exposure, resulting in a more even skin tone. It contains grape seed extract, licorice extract, grape marc extract, and coated vitamin C. These ingredients work synergistically, supported by two clinical studies on both Asian and Caucasian skin, to inhibit 85% of tyrosinase activity, controlling melanin production at its source. Belight³™ has garnered high consumer recognition, further solidifying its competitive edge in the rapidly growing beauty and wellness market.
According to Euromonitor International data, China's oral beauty market reached approximately RMB 35 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2018 to 2023. It is projected to exceed RMB 50 billion by 2025. The market has evolved from a "niche trial" to a "mass necessity," with future trends pointing toward scientific, personalized, and scenario-based development. Moving beyond the homogenized focus on collagen products, innovations like Belight³™ will bring fresh concepts and opportunities to the whitening, spot-reducing, and skin-evening market.
(Source: FOODTALKS)
- David Beckham Enters the Food Industry! Launches Honey Snack Brand「BEEUP」
On June 16, the snack brand BEEUP officially debuted its first honey fruit snack series in Target stores across the United States. The brand was cofounded by former athlete, entrepreneur, president, and coowner of Inter Miami CF, David Beckham, alongside serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff, the mind behind brands like SUN BUM, BEIS, and Moon Oral Care.

BEEUP is led by CEO Mike Keown, who brings 40 years of experience in the fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. The brand is committed to disrupting the U.S. snack market.
(Source: Foodtalks)
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