The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]
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Singapore’s Food Safety bill paves way for commercialisation novel food
The FSSB 2024 focuses on ‘defined foods,’ which include lab-grown meat, precision-fermented products, and insect-based foods Singapore has taken a groundbreaking step in food innovation with the introduction of the Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) 2024. This new legislation aims to enhance food safety standards while fostering advancements in[Read More…]
Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute spotlights key health and nutrition trends in Southeast Asia
The Future of Sustainable Nutrition event marked KHNI’s 10th anniversary, bringing together Kerry customers, industry leaders, and media to explore cutting-edge research Healthy ageing and longevity, women’s health, accessible nutrition, and sodium reduction were the highlights of a panel discussion at the first Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) event in Singapore. The Future of Sustainable Nutrition event[Read More…]
Jollibee Group opens first Tiong Bahru Bakery in Philippines
Originally hailing from Singapore, Tiong Bahru Bakery is known for its croissants and other expertly handmade pastries using the finest French ingredients The Jollibee Group is stepping into the new year with sustained momentum as it inaugurated the first Tiong Bahru Bakery branch in the Philippines— its first foray into fresh viennoiseries and handmade[Read More…]
Singapore’s Luckin Coffee introduces two new drinks
Luckin Coffee has opened over 50 outlets and quickly become a favourite among locals for its high-quality drinks and innovative menu options Singapore-based, Luckin Coffee is ringing in the New Year with two limited-edition drinks: the Apple Fizzy Americano and the Ceylon Yuan-Yang. Both beverages offer bold flavours and festive[Read More…]
Singapore’s GFP partners with Vietnam’s Nguyen Gia Cooperative
The cooperative will achieve 100 per cent cage-free operations in 2025 through GFP’s technical expertise and Impact Incentives program Singapore-based Global Food Partners (GFP) has partnered with Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, led by Nguyen Huu Tue, one of North Vietnam’s largest egg producers, to spearhead the country’s largest transition[Read More…]
Taiwan resumes fresh pork exports to Singapore after 15 years
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced it had lifted restrictions on frozen pork and pork products from Taiwan and approved the export of chilled varieties After a 15-year absence, Taiwan’s fresh pork has re-entered the Singapore market due to advancements in swine disease control, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture[Read More…]
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza for expansion across India
This strategic partnership grants Ekaagra Ostalaritza Pvt Ltd exclusive rights to develop and expand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand across India The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a global speciality coffee and tea house, has taken a significant step forward in its global expansion plans with the signing of[Read More…]
Singapore’s Bacha Coffee expands in Japan
This expansion aims to attract customers from around the globe Bacha Coffee, a premium coffee retailer based in Singapore, plans to enter the Japanese market next year, capitalising on the country’s growing tourism sector. This expansion aims to attract customers from around the globe. According to Nikkei Asia, the brand[Read More…]
IAT inks MoU with Aspekpir Indonesia to enhance quality analysis for palm oil
IAT introduces advanced technology capable of delivering real-time data in less than two minutes, offering highly accurate assessments of oil palm fruit and its by-products IAT (Singapore) Technology Pte. Ltd. (IAT), a leading provider of professional Near-Infrared (NIR) analysis products and services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the[Read More…]