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Year: 2021

Moolec Science and Grupo Insud Launch Food-Tech Joint Venture

Moolec, a science-based ingredients company using plants to produce animal proteins, and Grupo Insud, a global conglomerate with a strong presence in the manufacturing of biosimilars and other active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry, announced today their partnership to research…

Shiok Meats Showcases the World’s First-ever Cell-based Crab Meat in a Private Tasting Event

Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd. (Shiok Meats), the world’s first cell-based crustacean meat company, showcased the world’s first-ever cell-based crab meat, on 26th August 2021. The company is headquartered in Singapore and is the first cell-based meat company in the region….

Cargill to Acquire Aalst, Leading Asian Chocolate Supplier

Responding to an Asian marketplace sweet on chocolate products, Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Aalst Chocolate Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based world-class chocolate manufacturer. Pending regulatory approval and closing conditions, the acquisition will significantly expand Cargill’s Asia-Pacific footprint,…

“Meat Zero” to Supply Plant-Based Fried Chicken to KFC in Thailand

Yum Brands’ KFC Thailand works with “Meat Zero” to create new plant-based fried chicken menus aimed at attracting new generations who become more conscientious about their health and sustainable consumption. The plant-based menus that will satisfy consumers’ demand and offer…

CP Foods Gears to More “Eco-Friendly” Products to Achieve Green Business Model

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has pivoted towards low-carbon product development with 790 items certified with carbon footprint label that has helped to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.418 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Ms.Kularb Kimsri,…

Misha’s Kind Foods, The Dairy-Free Dairy Company, Raises $3M Series Seed Round

Misha’s Kind Foods, a California plant-based, dairy alternative company established as the “Best Dairy-Free Cheese on the Market,” today announced it closed a $3M seed round with participation from Marcy Ventures Partners Fund II, L.P., a firm with a passion…

Care for Some Jackfruit Patty? NANKA is Malaysia’s Answer to New Age Plant-Based Meat

NANKA is Malaysia’s first plant based, high-fibre burger patties produced by Ira Noah LLP, a food tech start-up based in Subang Jaya using young jackfruit pulps from Pahang. Each NANKA patty contains 8 to 10 grams of whole-plant dietary fibre,…

Nestlé Expands R&D Facilities in Singapore, Marking 40-Year Anniversary

The R&D center in Singapore has been playing a key role in developing innovative products and technologies for South East Asia and beyond for both Nestlé’s retail and out-of-home business. Based on in-house expertise, Nestlé scientists ensure that products are…

Jacob’s Encourages Malaysians to Make ‘The Good Move’ This Merdeka

With the ongoing lockdowns and movement restrictions that are being enforced, many Malaysians may be living sedentary lives at home without realising the toll it can have on their health. To help Malaysians break free from this lifestyle, this Merdeka,…

Eat Beyond Portfolio Company TurtleTree Scales Sustainable Cell-Based Milk Manufacturing

Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc., an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative food sector, is announcing that its portfolio company, Singapore and U.S. based Turtletree Labs Pte. Ltd. (“TurtleTree”) will be working with Virginia-based Solar Biotech to…