Professor Cordelia Selomulya, Dr Yong Wang and Canice Yiu As the demand for plant-based foods continues to grow, one category has struggled to match the sensory and nutritional appeal of its animal-based counterpart: cheese. While plant-based meats have made significant progress, many vegan cheeses still fall short, lacking the melt,[Read More…]
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Precision Baking for Climate-Conscious World: Vision Behind Bühler’s OptiBake
Johannes Greil, Head of Product Management, Wafer As the global food industry increasingly faces pressure to reduce energy consumption, lower emissions, and improve workplace conditions, innovation in production technologies has become more critical than ever. Bühler Group, a leading provider of food processing solutions, has risen to the challenge with the launch of OptiBake, a[Read More…]
Harnessing AI to Build Smarter, Safer Food Supply Chains
Josh Smart, Practice Leader and Chief Sales Officer for HUB’s Agribusiness, Food and Cannabis Practice As food supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations rise for safety, traceability, and sustainability, the pressure on food producers and distributors to adapt has never been greater. From managing perishable inventory to mitigating[Read More…]
Personalised Wellness Gets Real with ACG’s Precision Capsule Innovation
Aaron Quinn, Senior Manager for Europe at Vantage Nutrition In a health-conscious world increasingly driven by data, the concept of “personalised nutrition” has often been more promising than practical until now. ACG, a global leader in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing solutions, is redefining the future of wellness with its groundbreaking[Read More…]
Innovative Basophil Activation Test Aims to Democratize Food Allergy Research
Dr Jean-Marc Busnel, Principal Investigator and Senior Staff Research Scientist In the quest to improve food allergy research and reduce reliance on risky diagnostic procedures like the Oral Food Challenge (OFC), Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has introduced a next-generation Basophil Activation Test (BAT) designed exclusively for research use. Spearheaded by[Read More…]
Water for the future: Water Scape builds bridge between nature and business
Masatoshi Kawasaki, President and Representative Director of Water Scape As climate change, industrialisation, and population growth place increasing pressure on water resources around the world, the need for innovative solutions for water sustainability is more urgent than ever. In response to this challenge, Suntory Holdings has launched Water Scape Ltd.,[Read More…]
Towards harmonised food safety future: Asia-Pacific’s role in next-gen risk assessment
Prof. William Chen, Director of Singapore Future Ready Food Safety Hub Recognised as one of Asia’s leading voices in food innovation, Professor William Chen spearheads multiple national initiatives. He directs the Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) and the Singapore Agri-food Innovation Lab (SAIL), while also serving as the Michael[Read More…]
Future of frying: Healthier, cleaner and more sustainable oils
Prof. Marc Pignitter Cold-pressed oils are valued for their natural antioxidants and flavour. However, they can turn rancid quickly when heated, often before you can even serve a dish. In contrast, refined oils can withstand high temperatures but lose much of their nutritional value and contribute significantly to carbon emissions[Read More…]
A toast to transformation: Vinarchy’s roadmap to wine industry leadership
Sean Cunial, Regional Managing Director for Asia at Vinarchy In a significant development for the global wine industry, Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard have merged their wine assets to create Vinarchy. This bold new venture unites iconic brands such as Hardys, Campo Viejo, and Jacob’s Creek under a single identity.[Read More…]
Bimuno enters new chapter as Clasado realigns with B2B prebiotic strategy
Steven Riley, Head of Marketing at Clasado Biosciences As consumer awareness around gut health accelerates globally, companies are recalibrating strategies to meet rising demand with scientifically backed solutions. In a strategic move, Clasado Biosciences has divested its Bimuno consumer supplement range to ELEAT, a fast-growing health and wellness brand, allowing[Read More…]
