israel-singapore-researchers-reveal-more-about-artificial-sweeteners

October 4, 2018 | Science News

Israel, Singapore researchers reveal more about artificial sweeteners

It was observed that bacteria found in the digestive system, like E. coli, had a toxic response when exposed to concentrations of even only one mg/ml of the artificial sweeteners.…
aak-opens-new-customer-innovation-centre-in-singapore

September 28, 2018 | Company News

AAK opens new customer innovation centre in Singapore

It aims to further strengthen its capabilities and customer co-development approach in Southeast Asia. AAK has opened a new customer innovation centre in Singapore as it aims to further strengthen…
alchemy-foodtech-raises-funds-for-tackling-diabetes

September 26, 2018 | Singapore

Alchemy FoodTech raises funds for tackling diabetes

The funding will fuel its next stage of technology and product development, talent acquisition and manufacturing capabilities. Singapore based foodtech startup, Alchemy FoodTech, has secured a seven-digit investment in a…
waters-opens-food-water-research-centre-in-singapore

September 25, 2018 | Singapore

Waters opens food, water research centre in Singapore

The Scientific Advisory Panel will identify meaningful, innovative projects by working with academic and industrial leaders globally. Waters Corporation has opened the doors of the new International Food and Water…
hilton-launches-food-and-beverage-academy

September 20, 2018 | Company News

Hilton launches food and beverage academy

In its inaugural year, the program would welcome participants from six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand Hilton Worldwide has launched a special training program in…
4fingers-buys-50-stake-in-mad-mex

September 19, 2018 | Australia

4Fingers buys 50% stake in Mad Mex

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…
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,…