March 26, 2023 | Beverages

Singapore’s Nutri-Grade labelling influences consumers to make healthier choices: Study

Consumer choices in an experimental online grocery store indicate the likely impact of a new labelling system in Singapore Singapore’s new mandatory labelling system—called Nutri-Grade (NG)—is likely to encourage consumers…

March 21, 2023 | Singapore

Singapore’s TurtleTree debuts first-ever animal-free milk protein ‘lactoferrin’

While lactoferrin is already used in supplements and infant formulas today, supply scarcity means that demand cannot be met for other fertile segments like sports nutrition TurtleTree, a Singapore headquartered…

March 14, 2023 | Ingredients

Kemin develops unique line of quality improvers for instant noodle manufacturers in Asia

Innovation enhances palatability and production of ready-to-eat food as market demand grows US-based Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day…

March 12, 2023 | Cultured Meat

Higher well-being individuals more receptive to cultivated meat: Singapore study

Positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being and their willingness to consume cultivated meat Researchers from Singapore Management University (SMU) have released a study that reveals a positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being…

March 8, 2023 | Appointment

Barry Callebaut names Vamsi Mohan Thati as President for Asia Pacific

Has extensive experience as a global corporate executive The Barry Callebaut Group, Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi…

March 6, 2023 | Beverages

Yakult introduces Nutri-Grade B drink in Singapore

The latest addition will be on shelves with a retail price of SG$ 3.70 per pack Yakult Singapore, a brand well-known for its premium probiotic cultured drinks, has launched its…

March 3, 2023 | Ingredients

Azelis strengthens food & nutrition footprint in Malaysia and Singapore

Providing access to a wider scope of innovative ingredients Belgium headquartered company Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced the expansion…

March 1, 2023 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore extends nutri-grade label requirements to freshly prepared beverages

Must be graded A, B, C or D according to the Nutri-Grade grading system which is based on the beverages’ sugar and saturated fat content From end 2023, the Nutri-Grade…

February 27, 2023 | Analysis

Tackling Singapore’s Food Security: Serving up Solutions for 2023

Achieving food security requires a whole-of-industry approach During the Singapore Budget 2023 announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the importance of building a more resilient Singapore. From ensuring that supermarket…

February 10, 2023 | Food

Singapore-based startup Alchemy Foodtech offers low-sugar food option

Patented Alchemy Fibre technology platform allows quick innovations in carbohydrate and sugar reduced food solutions Alchemy Foodtech, a venture-backed, award-winning, Singapore-based carbohydrates and sugar reduction food technology startup has announce its expansion…