Average Singaporean consumes less than half the daily recommended amount of fibre Sustenir, a Singapore-based company of sustainable superfood products, has introduced its new range of Superfood Smoothies. Each product is made with high quality kale and a variety of fruits, designed to support optimal health and well-being. The smoothies were[Read More…]
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Kerry research shows that long-term health concerns are motivating consumers in Asia to reduce sugar in diets
A balanced taste between sweet, salty and spicy is important for Southeast Asian consumers New global consumer research from Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, reveals that consumers are concerned about the long-term negative effects of high sugar intake. Health, with a focus on improving immunity, gut health[Read More…]
Singapore-based startup Flash Coffee extends Series B Round to $50 M
Flash Coffee will be officially launching in Surabaya, Indonesia in July 2023 Singapore-based tech-enabled coffee chain Flash Coffee has announced the successful completion of its Series B financing round led by White Star Capital, raising a total of $50 million following its latest closing. Existing investors including White Star Capital,[Read More…]
Israel’s gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum launches caffeine gummies
Coffee-flavored gummy line is created with new proprietary microencapsulation technology Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum has launched Gummiccino, its new line of high-dosage caffeine gummies. The product marks the first use of TopGum’s new proprietary microencapsulation technology designed to enhance flavour and boost absorption. The functional gummies are infused with an[Read More…]
Seafood industry in Australia resists push to reel in traceable wild fish
Origin of most seafood is untraceable, as it may have been caught illegally or unsustainably Seafood giants are resisting the push to use technology to trace wild seafood and clean up the industry as it may bite into their profits, a Monash University report reveals. The article found an oligopoly of big[Read More…]
Vietnam-based Vinamilk eyes international business diversification
To meet the growing demands with innovative solutions Following Gulfood Dubai 2023, the world’s largest food exhibition that took place earlier this year, Vietnam-based dairy firm Vinamilk has announced plans to participate in other trade promotion events such as Japan Foodex Fair, and FHA Singapore Fair, International SME Fair in Guangzhou,[Read More…]
Fonterra opens new centre in China for beverage innovation
Providing a new platform to explore the diverse use of Fonterra products in beverages Fonterra, headquartered in New Zealand, has established a fifth application centre in China but unlike the other four, the newest one is focused on beverage applications. It is based in China’s southern city of Shenzhen and[Read More…]
Japanese F&B giant Kirin Holdings buys Australian brand Blackmores for A$1.8 billion
Blackmores directors have unanimously recommended shareholders vote in favour of the scheme Japanese food and beverages (F&B) giant Kirin Holdings Company is acquiring Australian-listed healthcare company Blackmores at a cost of A$1.8 billion. Kirin and Blackmores have entered a Scheme Implementation Deed with Kirin offering A$95 per share for the[Read More…]
Indian FMCG brand Dabur makes additional investment of Rs 9.68 B in Nepal
For capacity enhancement and diversification of products Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCF) company Dabur has decided to make an additional investment of Rs 9.68 billion in Nepal. The Investment Board Nepal and Dabur Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction, operation, and management of capacity building and[Read More…]
Singaporean startup Jungle Kitchen offers modern tropical vegan range
With zero plastic packaging and a fully verified supply chain Jungle Kitchen, a Singapoean startup that uses heritage ingredients and cooking techniques to create tropical vegan food products, has made its debut. Jungle Kitchen is dedicated to the exploration of tropical ingredients and flavours championing the quality and diversity of[Read More…]
