papis-opens-in-singapore

July 23, 2018 | Singapore

Papi’s opens in Singapore

Bearing more similarities to a vintage taco truck than a restaurant, the casual and intimate kitchen emulates the rustic street dining scene of Mexico, known for its genuine hospitality, honest…
nz-food-researchers-describe-how-new-plant-breeding-technologies-could-enhance-fruits-veggies

July 23, 2018 | New Zealand

NZ Food Researchers Describe How New Plant Breeding Technologies Could Enhance Fruits & Veggies

The researchers receive support from the New Zealand Government, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Funds, ’Turbo Breeding’ and ’Filling the Void.’ Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy…
eatigo-receives-follow-on-funding-from-tripadvisor

July 17, 2018 | Finance

Eatigo receives follow-on funding from TripAdvisor

This brings its total raise across all its investors to date to over $25 million. Bangkok and India-based online restaurant reservation platform Eatigo has raised a follow-on funding as part…
select-harvests-pepsico-to-extend-nuts-biz-in-china

July 16, 2018 | China

Select Harvests, PepsiCo to extend nuts biz in China

Select Harvests will be co-investing with PepsiCo China in marketing to support the launch of the Lucky brand in China. Select Harvests has entered into a trademark license and distribution…
penfolds-to-launch-fortified-wine-for-asian-market

July 12, 2018 | Australia

Penfolds to launch fortified wine for Asian market

The Barossa shiraz contains 6% baijiu spirit to capitalise on the company’s booming exports to China in recent years. Penfolds, the flagship brand of Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates,…
kirin-mitsui-to-acquire-stake-in-supplement-firm

July 10, 2018 | Finance

Kirin, Mitsui to acquire stake in supplement firm

The two Japanese companies will own 40 percent each of New York-based Thorne through the investment expected to total over ¥5 billion each. Beverage group Kirin Holdings Co. and trading…
agilent-ntu-to-develop-water-testing-technology

July 9, 2018 | Science News

Agilent, NTU to develop water testing technology

Under a memorandum of understanding, the two organizations have agreed to address persistent and emerging contaminants in water. Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that it will collaborate with the Nanyang…
bell-flavors-fragrances-to-set-centres-in-indonesia-thailand

July 5, 2018 | Company News

Bell Flavors & Fragrances to set centres in Indonesia, Thailand

This move marks its commitment to the region by utilising local sales and marketing intelligence to better assist customers and capture consumer preferences more accurately. Bell Flavors & Fragrances has…
breadtalk-to-set-expansion-in-china-through-stake-acquisition

July 4, 2018 | China

BreadTalk to set expansion in China through stake acquisition

The tripartite alliance is expected to leverage on Pindao in sourcing strategic locations in Shenzhen and Guangzhou.  Singapore- BreadTalk Group-Pindao Venture (BTG-Pindao) will acquire 90% of diner Song Fa (SF).…
dairy-company-beingmate-appoints-new-general-manager

July 3, 2018 | China

Dairy company Beingmate appoints new general manager

Bao Xiufei joins Beingmate from the Chinese business of Dutch dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina. Chinese milk powder manufacturer Beingmate has appointed a new general manager, a move welcomed by minority…