singapore-chicken-distributors-fined-with-s26-9m

September 18, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

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…
hsa-issues-warning-against-new-weight-loss-product

September 14, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

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…
nus-researchers-create-probiotic-drink-from-soy-pulp

August 28, 2018 | Science News

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…
lotte-signs-sales-and-distribution-deal-with-dksh

August 21, 2018 | Company News

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,…
papis-opens-in-singapore

July 23, 2018 | Singapore

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…
agilent-ntu-to-develop-water-testing-technology

July 9, 2018 | Science News

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…
salmonella-scare-leads-to-recall-of-kelloggs-cereal

June 22, 2018 | Company News

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…
wilmar-nus-joint-lab-to-drive-innovation-in-food-tech

June 21, 2018 | Academic

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…
solid-food-safety-at-trump-kim-summit-is-responsibility-of-singapores-ava

June 11, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

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…
grab-launches-a-food-delivery-service-in-singapore-grabfood

May 29, 2018 | Singapore

Grab launches a food delivery service in Singapore, GrabFood

Ride-hailing firm Grab has launched its own food delivery service, GrabFood in Singapore. In March, Uber sold its SouthEast Asia business to Grab. A part of this deal was Ubereats,…