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.A study led by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel and Nanyang Technological University in Si...

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 its capabilities and customer co-development approach in Southeast Asia. The facility is located at Bio...

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 pre-series A round led by Heritas Capital Management, and co-led by Seeds Capita...

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 Research Centre (IFWRC) in Singapore to address the growing challenges of food and wate...

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 ThailandHilton Worldwide has launched a special training program in Singapore to equip employees in the food and beverage (F&B) and culinary department...

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 months. Singapore fried chicken chain 4Fingers has announced that it has acquired 50 per cent stake in Australian Mexican ...

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-co...

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. ...

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, free iso...

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, Lott...

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 bac...

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 Wat...

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 Veter...

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 Un...

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 D...

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, which was used by Grab to build GrabFood. The service will also be launched in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Thail...

Unilever and WPP launch unique in-house collaboration in Singapore

WPP Team Unilever will provide a new, agile model to meet Unilever’s evolving marketing needs and the challenges of technological change.Singapore – Unilever and WPP have launched a first-of-its-kind on-site collaboration with Unilever Foundry and its startup community. The initiative s...

New initiatives to help Singapore food manufacturers catch overseas buyers

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) is working with major food suppliers like Australian Fruit Juice, Globe Mart, Indoguna, Vismark, and Win Sin to guide their food and beverage SME clients through the digitalisation process using a B2B e-sourcing platform developed by Zeemart.Sin...

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