The findings are the culmination of a three-year research project led by Professor William Chen, Director of NTU’s Food Science and Technology programme. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an all-natural food stabiliser from the seeds of the durian fruit. The durian, a thorny fruit known[Read More…]
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Alchemy Foodtech raises S$2.5m in pre-series A funding
The start-up aims to partner food manufacturers in the region to create low-GI and hence healthier versions of their products SINGAPORE start-up Alchemy Foodtech has raised S$2.5 million in pre-series A funding, which will accelerate its development of lower glycemic index (GI) food staples and the commercialisation of proprietary functional ingredient[Read More…]
F&B Manufacturers Turn to Technology as Business Challenges Mount
In November 2018, over 400 people in Singapore suffered food poisoning in three separate incidents. Among the cases, one involved kindergarten-age children, and in another, sadly, a 38-year-old man died from his illness. All the cases were related to people having consumed food supplied by caterers. Understandably, hygiene and food[Read More…]
F&N, NTU set up joint lab for new ingredients
F&N’s first long-term research collaboration with an academic institution. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Fraser and Neave, Limited (F&N) have jointly opened a laboratory in Singapore to develop innovative products and recipes for its range of beverage products. The four-year partnership will see about 30 researchers and students[Read More…]
Blue Planet, Yasasu Green to deliver sustainable food waste solutions in Asia
Yasasu’a self-contained and compact digesters can process one to five tonnes of organic waste. Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, a Singapore-headquartered end to end sustainable waste management company, has announced its recent acquisition of Yasasu Environmental Management Services, a decentralized organic waste processing company based in India. With this acquisition, Blue[Read More…]
Singapore to reduce sugar in pre-packed beverages
MOH has carefully reviewed the measures and practices adopted by other countries, and studied their impact in these countries As part of Singapore’s War on Diabetes, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) will conduct a public consultation to seek views from the public and key[Read More…]
Haiko Zuidhoff joins IMCD N.V as VP, APAC
Haiko will drive the development and execution of IMCD’s strategy and expand the company’s range of applications and expertise in personal care, food & nutrition, coatings & construction, plastics and pharma IMCD N.V. announces that Haiko Zuidhoff has been appointed Vice President, APAC, which includes 10 operating markets for IMCD[Read More…]
Tackling the silent killer with a low glycaemic diet
The diabetes epidemic is especially rampant in Asia Pacific and governments in the region have ramped up efforts to promote healthier and more nutritious eating habits. Singapore – Held every year in November, World Diabetes Day sees events around the globe that highlight efforts to prevent and manage diabetes. More[Read More…]
Personalised nutrition should be race-specific
The digestive health industry stands at approximately US$1 billion according to SPINS data, with popular ingredients such as probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes making up a significant portion of the market. As people turn to remedies to improve their digestive health, many ingredients and delivery formats are being offered to[Read More…]
Food Japan 2018 showcases the best of Japan to Southeast Asia
Exhibitors and supporting organisations light up the stage with dazzling culinary displays, taste tests and seminars. Singapore – Food quality management takes center stage at Food Japan 2018, ASEAN’s leading Japanese food and beverage (F&B) exhibition. Visitors will be treated to a variety of culinary demonstrations, sake tasting, and seminars[Read More…]
