This acquisition is in line with SATS’ vision to feed and connect Asia SATS Ltd., Asia’s leading provider of Food Solutions and Gateway Services, has announced that it has acquired the remaining 49% shareholding in joint venture company, SATS BRF Food Pte. Ltd. (SBRF) from BRF GmbH (BRF) for S$17[Read More…]
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Singapore to become urban agri-tech hub by precision agriculture and urban farming
DiSTAP’s mission facilitates Singapore’s agricultural independence, ensures access to high-quality foods for the future, and will develop technology for global application Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s Research Enterprise in Singapore, aims to make Singapore a leader in precision agriculture and urban farming through association with researchers, engineers[Read More…]
Del Monte Pacific to restructure supply chain of U.S. subsidiary
Del Monte Pacific Limited (“DMPL”) announced its intention to move to an asset-light strategy and divest production facilities of U.S. subsidiary Del Monte Foods. Dual listed on the Mainboards of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc, Del Monte Pacific Limited, together with its subsidiaries (the[Read More…]
NUS starts new department to advance food industry
FST celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new milestone The NUS Food Science and Technology Programme (FST) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new milestone — its elevation to an academic Department under NUS Science. NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye made the announcement at the NUS FST 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner at[Read More…]
SweeGen receives approval for non-GMO Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener
Food and Drink manufacturers’ answer to Singapore’s proposed “Sugar Tax” SweeGen, Inc., a nature-based sweetener company, announced the Singapore Food Agency has added SweeGen’s Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener to the list of permitted food additives. SweeGen’s Reb M is a non-caloric stevia sweetener that provides sweetness with a clean,[Read More…]
Quorn Mycoprotein builds muscle twice as fast as milk protein
Quorn® announces a breakthrough study spotlighting the effectiveness of Quorn®Mycoprotein in muscle growth. Quorn®, the world leader in meat-free food has announced new findings from a breakthrough study at the quadrennial Asian Congress of Nutrition 2019, revealing that Quorn® Mycoprotein, the protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn® products, stimulates resting[Read More…]
New DSM study reveals top health, nutrition priorities for children
Mothers across APAC rank healthy immune system, cognitive development and height growth as top priorities to their kid’s well-being Royal DSM, a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has unveiled the results of a new study, which shows that mothers across APAC rank a healthy immune[Read More…]
Equip&Dine Asia and SEAsia Café Expo to kickoff at Singapore
These culinary events bring the latest food & beverage (F&B) concepts to the table with new technology and innovations for restaurant and café operations Two of the region’s leading multi-sensory foodservice events are kicking off next month, bringing the latest innovations to regional visitors from the restaurant and cafés sector. Located at[Read More…]
Grow Asia Hackathon unearths new Agritech entrepreneurs to help farmers
Grow Asia, Corteva Agriscience, MUFG Bank, Ferrero and Enterprise Singapore partnered on the Grow Asia Hackathon to nurture data-driven solutions to benefit smallholder farmers; The three winners, Chektec, FutureFarmer and Ladang each received S$5,000 funding from the corporate partners Grow Asia, a multi-stakeholder partnership platform for agricultural development, on 23[Read More…]
The green factor wins DSM Best UN Sustainable Development Goals Award
DSM’s Regional Communications & External Affairs Director for Asia, Christina Celestine and Commercial Manager at DSM Engineering Plastics, Karsten Vijge receive the UN Sustainable Development Goals Award at the Sustainable Business Awards Singapore 2019 With “Growth & Value – Purpose led, Performance driven” at the core of its business, Royal[Read More…]
