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…]
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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…]
Singapore upcycles pineapple leaves into eco-aerogel
The nine-member team from NUS has filed a patent for the production of the eco-aerogels made from pineapple leaf fibres for food preservation and wastewater treatment Pineapples are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants, and they are considered one of the most important fruits in the world. However, the harvesting[Read More…]
Healthifyme expands in Singapore and Malaysia
HealthifyMe has grown its user base to 500,000 in both countries within 1.5 years and plans to quadruple this number by 2022, seeking to expand to Indonesia, Australia and the Middle East HealthifyMe, one of Asia’s largest and fastest growing healthcare start-ups, is seeking to tap into the health-conscious consumer[Read More…]
Singapore offers new solution to tackle food waste
The team demonstrated their concept using orange peel, which recovered precious metals from battery waste efficiently. Scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a novel method of using fruit peel waste to extract and reuse precious metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in order to create[Read More…]
Singapore strengthening food security with R&D
The current Covid-19 situation has brought the issue of food security into sharper focus Singapore has set its sights on producing 30 per cent of the country’s nutritional needs locally by 2030. Research and development in sustainable urban food production, future foods, and food safety and innovation will be key[Read More…]
Food Industry Asia and ASN Media launch “Food for the Future TV”
‘Food for the Future’ combines interviews with leading professionals, case-studies, Food Industry Asia insights, and sponsored editorial profiles of leading sector organizations. The challenges of a growing population in Asia, consumer demands for healthier and more sustainable food options and increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and obesity, are critical issues[Read More…]
Yakult launches “Fight Breast Cancer” campaign
The Yakult ladies will educate communities in Singapore on the disease and methods to aid early detection Japanese brand Yakult is taking a stand against breast cancer by raising awareness in the community with its new “Fight Breast Cancer” campaign. The Campaign, which will take place island-wide from August to October, culminates in the Breast Cancer Awareness[Read More…]
