A Singapore study finds patients with chronic kidney disease need tailored nutrition guidance, as well as better communication with doctors and family support, to empower them to manage their condition. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more likely to take an active role in managing their health if they have[Read More…]
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Singapore turns branches and prawn shells into nutritional supplements and medicine
Researchers at NUS institute develop novel process that turns shells from prawns and crabs into L-DOPA, a widely used drug to treat Parkinson’s disease; and to convert wood waste to Proline, which is essential for the formation of healthy collagen and cartilage. The shells of crustaceans and wood waste such[Read More…]
Impossible Foods accelerates international growth with debut in Asia
Plant-based meat available to home chefs in Asia in nearly 200 grocery stores across Hong Kong and Singapore Impossible Foods has recently announced that is making its award-winning, plant-based meat available to home chefs in Asia in nearly 200 grocery stores across Hong Kong and Singapore – the first time[Read More…]
Sidero Bioscience partners with SRS Life Sciences to focus on iron deficiency
The agreement provides SRS exclusive rights for sales, marketing, and distribution of Sidero’s patented biologic iron Sidero Bioscience, LLC, a clinical stage biotechnology company in the US targeting human digestive health, announces the execution of a term sheet agreement with SRS Life Sciences PTE. LTD, (Singapore) a leading life sciences[Read More…]
Saladplate kicks off inaugural virtual theme-based Sourcing Festival
Virtual festival to connect food and hospitality industry showcases from 13 October to 2 December 2020 The first virtual theme-based Sourcing Festival, Singapore has opened recently with a jam-packed session of free-to-attend industry webinars and product highlights to provide food and hospitality suppliers with a conducive platform to promote their[Read More…]
Singapore mums are now enabled to track source of formula milk
FRISO TrackEasy has launched the industry-first smart packaging innovation FRISO, by the global dairy company FrieslandCampina, has announced the launch of FRISO TrackEasy in Singapore, an industry-first smart packaging innovation that enables mums to experience the full journey of FRISO’s formula milk, from farms to its arrival in Singapore. FRISO controls its end-to-end[Read More…]
IMCD appoints new APAC business group director for Food & Nutrition
Emmanuel’s focus is to develop and implement regional business development and strategy to drive regional business growth and uncover new opportunities Asia, part of the IMCD Group, a global leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has appointed Emmanuel Colette, as Business Group Director APAC for IMCD Food &[Read More…]
Informa Markets heralds success of inaugural Vitafoods Virtual Expo and Summit
Visitors were enriched with rich insights and fresh perspectives from key speakers and the six Thematic Micro-Communities discussions Reflecting on two weeks of connectivity and content, Informa Markets on 25 Sep 2020 revealed the success of its first Vitafoods Virtual Expo and Summit. The interactive online platform offered visitors and[Read More…]
Singapore consolidates status as major trade partner for Peruvian food exports
After 10 years of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, agri-food exports to Singapore have grown by 23%. Peru is one of the Latin American countries with the biggest international reach. The country’s food exports account for its second biggest generator of foreign currency and in the last[Read More…]
Singapore develops low-temperature technique to 3D print milk products
Traditionally, 3D-printed foods have often used SLS & hot-melt extrusion methods In a recent research done by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), it is found that milk-based products can now be 3D-printed at room temperature without additives, hence preserving its temperature-sensitive nutrients while appealing to consumers on[Read More…]
