April 25, 2023 | China

Landing pad programme for Singaporean food startups seeking Mainland China market entry

Applications for the first cohort are now open, targeting 2-3 companies per cohort Brinc, a leading venture accelerator with a global sustainability mandate; and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), a Singapore government agency championing enterprise development, are…

April 24, 2023 | Science News

Researchers in Singapore use milk to develop potential new treatment for leaky gut

Investigating the potential treatment effects of milk-derived extracellular vesicles on the leaky gut The intestinal or gut barrier is crucial for nutrient absorption and preventing harmful substances from leaking into…

April 19, 2023 | Nutrition

Singapore reveals promising outcomes from healthy keto randomised controlled trial

New Healthy Keto diet plan includes calorie restriction according to individual profile An on-going randomised controlled trial started by Dr Lim Su Lin, Chief Dietitian, Department of Dietetics, National University…

April 14, 2023 | Food

Indian startup Wakao Foods offers range of plant-based products to Singapore

Entering the Singaporean market with seven plant-based products Wakao Foods, a leading plant-based food brand in India, has announced its foray into the Singaporean market. The startup will launch seven…

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…