singapore-reveals-healthy-food-labels-that-work-and-dont-work

November 17, 2020 | Singapore

Singapore reveals “Healthy food labels that work and don’t work”

A Duke-NUS Medical School study finds that new labels may be needed to help consumers make healthier food purchases. Many products display Physical Activity Equivalent (PAE) labels on food and beverages.…
ingredion-acquires-verdient-foods-to-accelerate-growth-in-plant-based-proteins

November 13, 2020 | Ingredients

Ingredion acquires Verdient Foods to accelerate growth in plant-based proteins

By end of 2020, Company expects total investment in plant-based proteins to increase to over USD$200 million from USD$185 million Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to…
singapore-studies-precision-diet-for-chronic-kidney-disease-patients

November 13, 2020 | Nutrition

Singapore studies precision diet for chronic kidney disease patients

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.…
singapore-turns-branches-and-prawn-shells-into-nutritional-supplements-and-medicine

October 30, 2020 | Ingredients

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…
impossible-foods-accelerates-international-growth-with-debut-in-asia

October 27, 2020 | News

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…
sidero-bioscience-partners-with-srs-life-sciences-to-focus-on-iron-deficiency

October 20, 2020 | Nutrition

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…
saladplate-kicks-off-inaugural-virtual-theme-based-sourcing-festival

October 14, 2020 | Singapore

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…
singapore-mums-are-now-enabled-to-track-source-of-formula-milk

October 12, 2020 | Nutrition

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…
imcd-appoints-new-apac-business-group-director-for-food-nutrition

October 8, 2020 | People

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…
informa-markets-heralds-success-of-inaugural-vitafoods-virtual-expo-and-summit

September 30, 2020 | Nutraceuticals

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…