It was observed that bacteria found in the digestive system, like E. coli, had a toxic response when exposed to concentrations of even only one mg/ml of the artificial sweeteners. A study led by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has[Read More…]
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AAK opens new customer innovation centre in Singapore
It aims to further strengthen its capabilities and customer co-development approach in Southeast Asia. AAK has opened a new customer innovation centre in Singapore as it aims to further strengthen its capabilities and customer co-development approach in Southeast Asia. The facility is located at Biopolis, an integrated research and development[Read More…]
Alchemy FoodTech raises funds for tackling diabetes
The funding will fuel its next stage of technology and product development, talent acquisition and manufacturing capabilities. Singapore based foodtech startup, Alchemy FoodTech, has secured a seven-digit investment in a pre-series A round led by Heritas Capital Management, and co-led by Seeds Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore. According[Read More…]
Waters opens food, water research centre in Singapore
The Scientific Advisory Panel will identify meaningful, innovative projects by working with academic and industrial leaders globally. Waters Corporation has opened the doors of the new International Food and Water Research Centre (IFWRC) in Singapore to address the growing challenges of food and water security and safety. Led by a[Read More…]
Hilton launches food and beverage academy
In its inaugural year, the program would welcome participants from six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand Hilton Worldwide has launched a special training program in Singapore to equip employees in the food and beverage (F&B) and culinary departments across its 37 hotels in Southeast Asia,[Read More…]
4Fingers buys 50% stake in Mad Mex
As part of the partnership, 4Fingers will initially establish Mad Mex’s presence in South-east Asia and will open a number of outlets in Singapore and Malaysia in the next 12 months. Singapore fried chicken chain 4Fingers has announced that it has acquired 50 per cent stake in Australian Mexican eatery[Read More…]
Singapore chicken distributors fined with S$26.9M
This is the highest financial penalty meted out by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for a single case. 13 fresh chicken distributors which supply more than 90 per cent of fresh chicken products in Singapore have been fined a record S$26.9 million for price-fixing and non-compete agreements.[Read More…]
HSA issues warning against new weight loss product
The ingredients, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, are typically used as medicines to relieve blocked nose and cough. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has found that the “Ke Le” weight loss product sold online contains two undeclared potent medicinal ingredients that could pose serious health risks. Ke Le has been promoted online[Read More…]
NUS researchers create probiotic drink from soy pulp
The team has filed a patent for their novel technique. Food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have given okara, the residue from the production of soy milk and tofu, a new lease of life by turning it into a refreshing drink that contains live probiotics, dietary fibre,[Read More…]
Lotte signs sales and distribution deal with DKSH
With this deal, Lotte entrusts the full suite of marketing and distribution activities for its products in Singapore to DKSH. Lotte has partnered with the market expansion services provider DKSH, to increase the distribution and sales of its confectionery products in Singapore. With this deal, Lotte entrusts the full suite[Read More…]
