publico-ristorante-opens-at-the-quayside

November 30, 2017 | Singapore

Publico Ristorante opens at The Quayside

The city’s freshest riverfront dining destination serves authentic Italian cuisine with a contemporary touch Representing the central core of Italian culture, Publico Ristorante has opened its doors to serve mouth-watering…
nus-researchers-turn-tofu-into-wine

November 29, 2017 | Science News

NUS researchers turn tofu into wine

When tofu whey is discarded as an untreated waste, it creates environmental pollution. A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully turned tofu whey into…
jollibee-all-set-to-open-15-new-stores-in-singapore-enter-indonesian-market-by-2019

November 28, 2017 | Singapore

Jollibee all set to open 15 new stores in Singapore, enter Indonesian market by 2019

The company already has five stores in Singapore, located at various locations of Lucky Plaza (2 stores), and one each in Paya Lebar, Changi and Novena.  Jollibee, a Philippine based…
chinese-researchers-use-recombinant-ifn-against-bird-flu

November 23, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers use recombinant IFN against bird flu

The rapid development of poultry farming poses challenges to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Scientists at the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration…
singapore-students-turn-food-waste-into-fertilizer

November 8, 2017 | Academic

Singapore students turn food waste into fertilizer

Food waste like egg shells, vegetable scraps and coffee grounds are blended and dumped into the factories for the worms to consume and digest. A group of students at the…
syngenta-to-acquire-nidera-seeds

November 7, 2017 | China

Syngenta to acquire Nidera Seeds

Nidera BV is a Dutch subsidiary which was originally acquired when COFCO bought 51% of the shares in 2014. Syngenta has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Nidera Seeds…
thaibev-buys-myanmars-largest-distillery-for-us742m

November 6, 2017 | Thailand

ThaiBev buys Myanmar’s largest distillery for US$742m

ThaiBev bought a 75% stake in Myanmar Supply Chain (MSC) and Myanmar Distillery (MDC) for US$742m. Singapore – Thai Beverage, better known as ThaiBev (Southeast Asia’s largest beverage company) now…
china-infant-formula-maker-to-explore-expansion-opportunities

November 2, 2017 | China

China infant formula maker to explore expansion opportunities

New rules from Jan 1 will likely push out players selling regular products, leaving the market wide open for reputable brands that are mostly present only in big cities. China…
roquette-opens-new-asia-pacific-hq-and-an-innovation-center-in-singapore

October 26, 2017 | Ingredients

Roquette opens new Asia Pacific HQ and an Innovation Center in Singapore

The new facilities will complement Roquette’s existing research and application centers in the Americas, Asia and Europe Roquette, a global leader in innovative plant-based ingredients, today opened new offices and…
chinese-researchers-bring-out-a-new-rice-variety

October 25, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers bring out a new rice variety

The rice is thought to have several health benefits, including being high in calcium. A team of scientists at Yangzhou University in China have developed several types of rice that can be…