alchemy-foodtech-raises-s2-5m-in-pre-series-a-funding

January 22, 2019 | Finance

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…
fb-manufacturers-turn-to-technology-as-business-challenges-mount

January 18, 2019 | Country

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…
fn-ntu-set-up-joint-lab-for-new-ingredients

January 8, 2019 | Ingredients

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…
blue-planet-yasasu-green-to-deliver-sustainable-food-waste-solutions-in-asia

December 13, 2018 | Company News

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…
singapore-to-reduce-sugar-in-pre-packed-beverages

December 6, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

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…
haiko-zuidhoff-joins-imcd-n-v-as-vp-apac

December 3, 2018 | Ingredients

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…
tackling-the-silent-killer-with-a-low-glycaemic-diet

November 13, 2018 | Singapore

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…
personalised-nutrition-should-be-race-specific

November 13, 2018 | Nutrition

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…
food-japan-2018-showcases-the-best-of-japan-to-southeast-asia

October 24, 2018 | Nutraceuticals

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…
tereos-opens-rd-centre-to-bring-innovative-solutions-to-food-sector

October 24, 2018 | Nutrition

Tereos opens R&D centre to bring innovative solutions to food sector

With an aim to provide novel solutions on key local applications to the Asian markets, Tereos food scientists at the newly established R&D Centre will leverage the Group’s extensive portfolio…