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…]
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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…]
Papi’s opens in Singapore
Bearing more similarities to a vintage taco truck than a restaurant, the casual and intimate kitchen emulates the rustic street dining scene of Mexico, known for its genuine hospitality, honest food and passionate service. Singapore – Singapore’s most authentic and highly anticipated back-alley Mexican eatery opens in the heart of[Read More…]
Agilent, NTU to develop water testing technology
Under a memorandum of understanding, the two organizations have agreed to address persistent and emerging contaminants in water. Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that it will collaborate with the Nanyang Technological University Singapore’s (NTU Singapore’s) Nanyang Environment Water Research Institute (NEWRI) to develop novel approaches to testing and monitoring the[Read More…]
Salmonella scare leads to recall of Kellogg’s cereal
The recall in Singapore came after Kellogg’s issued a global recall last Thursday. Singapore- Consumers in Singapore who have bought Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal are advised to dispose of the product immediately due to the potential presence of salmonella bacteria. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) first recalled the[Read More…]
Wilmar-NUS joint lab to drive innovation in food-tech
Researchers at the WIL@NUS Corporate Laboratory will study how different combinations of food can alter absorption and metabolism in Asians, and ultimately prevent diseases or promote health and well-being. Asia’s leading agribusiness group Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have established a new joint research[Read More…]
Solid food safety at Trump-Kim Summit is responsibility of Singapore’s AVA
Singapore is known for intellectual nourishment prophylactic thanks to AVA. It’s achieved a good reputation even though Singapore must import over 90 percent of the food it consumes because the city -state has little farmland of its own and limited fishing grounds. Singapore . If Chair Donald J. Trump or North[Read More…]
