Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Indonesia is the fourth most populous city in the world. It is also home to an ageing population — where the elderly account for nearly 12% of the population. As of 2022, Indonesia’s senior population amounted to nearly 19 million[1]. According to the[Read More…]
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Musim Mas signs sustainability-linked loan with Rabobank and HSBC Bank
The Sustainability-Linked Loan will be based on three KPIs: RSPO certification of independent smallholders, training of independent smallholders, and maintaining a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain Musim Mas announced its inaugural Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable business practices. Partnering with Rabobank as[Read More…]
Constellar and MY Exhibition forge strategic partnership
This partnership will leverage the strengths and expertise of both event organisers to facilitate knowledge exchange, advance research and development, enable networking opportunities Constellar and MY Exhibition Co., Ltd announced a strategic partnership to boost the agri-food tech and aquaculture sectors in Singapore and Taiwan region. This collaboration will contribute to the broader goal[Read More…]
Barramundi Group appoints Eric Tsang as independent director
The Board believes that Eric’s appointment will greatly contribute to the ongoing restructuring and future growth of the company Barramundi Group announced the appointment of Eric Tsang as an independent director, effective immediately. Eric Tsang brings over two decades of extensive experience in institutional banking, investment management and entrepreneurship across[Read More…]
Blue Bottle Coffee to make debut in Singapore
The gift shop is the first step for a broader introduction to the full Blue Bottle Coffee experience planned for Singapore Blue Bottle Coffee is set to make its debut in Southeast Asia, with a gift shop at the new LUMINE Singapore global flagship store in Raffles City Shopping Centre, opening for a[Read More…]
Ajinomoto launches New Brand Atlr.72 to start a green food business in Singapore
The first phase of the launch will be a limited-period sale of mooncakes using the air-based protein Solein at Takashimaya in Singapore Ajinomoto Co. will embark on a new food business starting from Singapore, with the launch of the new brand Atlr.72™ (Atelier Seven Two) proposes new food lifestyles that incorporate[Read More…]
Yindii expands in Singapore to fight food waste
The innovative apps open a third market partnering with major food brands like PAUL, Delifrance, Saladstop and The Providore Yindii, the largest Surplus Food Marketplace in Southeast Asia, announces its expansion to Singapore to tackle food waste in the lion-city. Following successful launches in Thailand and Hong Kong, and reaching a milestone of collectively saving over[Read More…]
NTU Singapore and Bunge to craft new food flavours via fermentation
In a research collaboration agreement, Bunge will develop the new flavours by leveraging the research capabilities and technologies at NTU’s Food Science and Technology Programme (FST) NTU Singapore and Bunge, a leading global agriculture, food and ingredients company, are collaborating to produce new food flavours through fermentation, including umami or savouriness, one of[Read More…]
Swee Heng unveils new pastry brand Toast & Roll
Toast & Roll is set to feature over 50 items, aiming to combine signature flavours, such as BBQ Chicken Floss and Hawaiian Pizza Swee Heng, a well-established presence in Singapore’s bakery scene, is continuing to broaden its offerings. This year, the brand announced yet another phase of its expansion, introducing[Read More…]
Japan’s Mitsui signs MoU with Singapore’s SATS for food supply
Mitsui will collaborate with SATS to expand into the manufacturing and distribution of frozen foods and ready-to-eat products Japan-based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) has reached an agreement with SATS Ltd. (SATS), a major airline service provider based in Singapore, concerning Mitsui’s equity participation in SATS-affiliated food manufacturing and distribution[Read More…]
