nus-engineers-create-smart-aerogel-that-turns-air-into-drinking-water

January 19, 2021 | News

NUS engineers create ‘smart’ aerogel that turns air into drinking water

One kilogramme of the new material generates enough drinking water to meet a household’s daily need, and does not require any external power source Researchers at the National University of…
global-industry-leaders-highlight-food-safety-issues-amidst-pandemic-at-6th-food-safety-forum

January 19, 2021 | China

Global Industry leaders highlight food safety issues amidst pandemic at 6th Food Safety Forum

GS1 HK Launches Trusted FoodNet to Promote Information Visibility The 6th Food Safety Forum organised by GS1 Hong Kong concluded its online live programme on Jan 15, 2021. Themed “The Power for Food…
study-reveals-80-of-singapore-elderly-at-risk-of-malnutrition-have-low-muscle-mass

January 15, 2021 | Nutrition

Study reveals 80% of Singapore elderly at risk of malnutrition have low muscle mass

High prevalence of low muscle mass among 4 in 5 older adults in Singapore at risk of malnutrition New Phase Two findings from the SHIELD study by Singapore based Changi…
asahi-kaseis-sbu-to-build-second-plant-for-microcrystalline-cellulose-production

January 14, 2021 | Company News

Asahi Kasei’s SBU to build second plant for microcrystalline cellulose production

Microcrystalline cellulose is a white powder made from natural pulp, mainly used as an excipient for pharmaceuticals and foods. Asahi Kasei’s Specialty Solutions SBU will build a second plant for…
taiwan-develops-sensor-to-quantify-food-allergens-within-2-minutes

January 13, 2021 | Start-ups

Taiwan develops sensor to quantify food allergens within 2 minutes

The app can track users’ records and provide personal diet suggestions The biochemical company Taiwan User-Friendly Sensor & Tech has developed the Test Food Allergen Detection System (TADs), a connected…
singapore-creates-gut-friendly-probiotic-coffee-and-tea-drinks

January 12, 2021 | Nutrition

Singapore creates gut friendly probiotic coffee and tea drinks

Many health benefits of tea have been linked to it containing ‘polyphenol’ molecules Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have recently created new probiotic coffee and tea drinks…
dicos-adds-plant-based-just-egg-to-menu

January 10, 2021 | China

Dicos adds plant-based JUST Egg to menu

China’s conventional egg patty will be replaced with JUST Egg’s pre-baked Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, has announced…
foodex-japan-2021-to-take-place-in-chiba-prefecture

January 7, 2021 | Japan

FOODEX JAPAN 2021 to take place in Chiba prefecture

Both exhibitors & buyers have an opportunity to expand their business globally through the 4-day exhibition FOODEX JAPAN 2021 is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture, the venue for several…
thai-health-drink-qminc-grows-during-covid-19-pandemic

January 7, 2021 | Nutrition

Thai health drink QminC grows during COVID-19 pandemic

Targets sale of 1,000,000 bottles a month during 2021 Four months after its launch in Thailand, an innovative health drink fortified with curcumin extracted from the turmeric plant’s rootstalks, has found…
turtletree-labs-focuses-on-food-grade-growth-factors

January 7, 2021 | Singapore

TurtleTree Labs focuses on food grade growth factors

TurtleTree Scientific will be working with cell-based meat companies on the production of food grade growth factors Singapore based startup TurtleTree Labs has announced the launch of TurtleTree Scientific, dedicated…