High prevalence of low muscle mass among 4 in 5 older adults in Singapore at risk of malnutritionNew Phase Two findings from the SHIELD study by Singapore based Changi General Hospital (CGH), SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP), and Abbott – which aims to strengthen health in the elderly through nutr...
Many health benefits of tea have been linked to it containing ‘polyphenol’ moleculesResearchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have recently created new probiotic coffee and tea drinks that are packed with gut-friendly live probiotics. Supervised by Associate Professor Liu Shao Qu...
TurtleTree Scientific will be working with cell-based meat companies on the production of food grade growth factorsSingapore based startup TurtleTree Labs has announced the launch of TurtleTree Scientific, dedicated to the growth of food grade growth factors. Despite the costs of producing cell-base...
The approval, granted to global food technology company Eat Just, follows years of exploration in the alternative protein space The Singapore government’s food regulation authority Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved the sale of meat cultivated from animal cells in the city-state. The app...
Acid protective properties of Bac-in-a-Box published in Microbial Cell Factories highlighting its enhanced and more efficacious delivery of probiotics as well as of oral living vaccinesAustrianova announced on 30 Nov 2020 that a key publication on the ability of its patented technology, Bac-in-...
A Duke-NUS Medical School study finds that new labels may be needed to help consumers make healthier food purchases. Many products display Physical Activity Equivalent (PAE) labels on food and beverages. Such as "Want that packet of biscuits? That’ll be 17 minutes of jogging to bur...
By end of 2020, Company expects total investment in plant-based proteins to increase to over USD$200 million from USD$185 million Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry, announced on 11 Nov 2020 that it has signed an ...
A Singapore study finds patients with chronic kidney disease need tailored nutrition guidance, as well as better communication with doctors and family support, to empower them to manage their condition. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more likely to take an active role in managing their he...
Researchers at NUS institute develop novel process that turns shells from prawns and crabs into L-DOPA, a widely used drug to treat Parkinson’s disease; and to convert wood waste to Proline, which is essential for the formation of healthy collagen and cartilage.The shells of crustaceans and wood w...
Plant-based meat available to home chefs in Asia in nearly 200 grocery stores across Hong Kong and Singapore Impossible Foods has recently announced that is making its award-winning, plant-based meat available to home chefs in Asia in nearly 200 grocery stores across Hong Kong and Singapore - the fi...
The agreement provides SRS exclusive rights for sales, marketing, and distribution of Sidero’s patented biologic ironSidero Bioscience, LLC, a clinical stage biotechnology company in the US targeting human digestive health, announces the execution of a term sheet agreement with SRS Life Sciences P...
Virtual festival to connect food and hospitality industry showcases from 13 October to 2 December 2020The first virtual theme-based Sourcing Festival, Singapore has opened recently with a jam-packed session of free-to-attend industry webinars and product highlights to provide food and hospitality su...
FRISO TrackEasy has launched the industry-first smart packaging innovationFRISO, by the global dairy company FrieslandCampina, has announced the launch of FRISO TrackEasy in Singapore, an industry-first smart packaging innovation that enables mums to experience the full journey of FRISO’...
Emmanuel’s focus is to develop and implement regional business development and strategy to drive regional business growth and uncover new opportunitiesAsia, part of the IMCD Group, a global leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has appointed Emmanuel Colette, as Business...
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Reflecting on two weeks of connectivity and content, Informa Markets on 25 Sep 2020 revealed the success of its first Vitafoods Virtual Expo and Summit. The interact...
After 10 years of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, agri-food exports to Singapore have grown by 23%. Peru is one of the Latin American countries with the biggest international reach. The country’s food exports account for its second biggest generator of foreign currency and ...
Traditionally, 3D-printed foods have often used SLS & hot-melt extrusion methodsIn a recent research done by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), it is found that milk-based products can now be 3D-printed at room temperature without additives, hence preserving its temperature-se...
The nine-member team from NUS has filed a patent for the production of the eco-aerogels made from pineapple leaf fibres for food preservation and wastewater treatmentPineapples are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants, and they are considered one of the most important fruits in the world. Howe...
