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Singapore Unveils New US$45.2M Agritech Fund To Empower Farmers Through Food Tech Innovation
In a recent announcement, the Singapore government will dedicate S$60 million (US$45.2 million) for a new agritech fund that will focus on supporting farmers through the use of technology that ultimately boosts domestic food production.
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With Climate Change As First Priority, Temasek’s Initiatives Are In Line With Singapore’s Sustainability Plans
Singapore-based investment company Temasek recently announced that Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, currently the CEO of their commercial arm Temasek International, will succeed Ho Ching in her roles as Temasek CEO and executive director from!-->…
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Singapore: 300,000 Bags Saved Every Month Thanks To Plastic Bag Charging Scheme
According to World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Singapore, since the plastic bag fee came into effect in the country, each month, retailers are saving over 300,000 bags thus contributing to lesser waste and taking the citizens further!-->…
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Singapore Declares Climate Change A Global Emergency To ‘Send Clear Signal’ On Action
The Singapore parliament has acknowledged that climate change is a global emergency, in a move aimed at calling on the government, private sector and civil society to accelerate action on the issue. Among some of the proposals discussed by!-->…
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Alt Protein Startup Karana Launches Jackfruit ‘Pork’ Across Restaurants In Singapore
Singapore food tech Karana is launching its first product, a whole food plant-based pork alternative made from young jackfruit, across six restaurants in Singapore. Unlike many plant-based meat brands on the market, the startup uses!-->…
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ALTN: Singapore Frozen Foods Giant Tee Yih Jia Launches Plant-Based Brand
Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing (TYJ), the Singapore-based frozen foods giant and the world’s largest producer of spring roll wrappers, has just launched its own plant-based brand to tap into the fast-growing meat-free market. The brand,!-->…
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Bambooloo Crowdfunding: Plastic-Free Startup Raises US$250K+ To Disrupt Toilet Paper
Zero waste home goods brand Bambooloo has raised more than US$250,000 via equity crowdfunding in order to further its plastic-free mission and launch its bamboo household consumers goods to the United Kingdom.
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Green Common Singapore: First South East Asian Branch Opens Doors With VivoCity Plant-Based Store & Café
Hong Kong-based Green Monday has just launched its first Singapore branch of Green Common, its plant-based café and grocery store concept. Located in VivoCity, the shop will offer customers a wide range of international plant-based brands!-->…
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Singapore Vegan Ice Cream Maker Kind Kones Scoops US$753K To Fuel Expansion
Kind Kones, a Singapore-based vegan ice cream startup, has scooped up S$1 million (US$753,900) in its first external capital raise. The company, which currently operates in Singapore and Malaysia, says that the funds will be used to expand!-->…
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Eat Just Makes Singapore Its Asia Production Hub For Plant-Based Egg & Cultured Meat
Eat Just, the food tech that pioneered the plant-based egg and won the race to nab the world’s first regulatory approval for cultured meat, says that Singapore will “at minimum” serve as its Asian headquarters. The San Francisco startup’s!-->…
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KFC Singapore Launches Meat-Free ‘Zero Chicken Burger’ At Over 80 Locations
KFC Singapore has announced that it has debuted its first-ever meat-free alternative product called Zero Chicken Burger. It will be available for consumers at all KFC Singapore restaurants except the outlets at Singapore Polytechnic and!-->…
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Singapore Regulators Urge Cell-Based Startups To Apply Early For Approval
Following the issuance of the world’s first regulatory approval of cell-based meat, Singapore authorities are now encouraging cultured meat makers to apply early for regulatory approval. With the priority on ensuring safety, the Singapore!-->…
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TurtleTree Scientific: Singapore Cell-Based Startup To Bring Cost-Effective Growth Factors To Other Market Players
Singapore cell-based startup TurtleTree Labs has announced the launch of a new venture dedicated to the development of food-grade growth factors. Called TurtleTree Scientific, the team will work with other cell-based meat players and bring!-->…
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Singapore Startup Shandi Global To Launch Plant-Based Chicken Drumsticks In 2021 At Price Parity
Singapore-based Shandi Global has debuted its latest product, a plant-based chicken drumstick, which will land on the market early this year. Made locally in Singapore, the product will be sold at a “similar price” to conventional chicken!-->…
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Fermentation Dairy Startup Perfect Day To Establish Singapore R&D Centre With A*STAR
California-based alternative dairy startup Perfect Day will soon open its Singapore-based R&D centre this year, in partnership with the government-run Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Called the A*Star-Perfect Day!-->…
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Eat Just Serves Cultured Meat To Diners At 1880 Restaurant Singapore In A World First
Just days after announcing that it has made the world's first-ever commercial sale of cell-based meat for human consumption to 1880 restaurant in Singapore, Eat Just recently invited guests taste the brand’s cultured meat, marking a!-->…
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Alchemy Foodtech Raises 7-Figure Round To Bring Its GI-Lowering Powder To Chinese Market
Singapore startup Alchemy Foodtech has announced the completion of its 7-figure bridge funding round, led by major seafood producer Thai Union and a number of key alternative protein venture capitals. The financing will help the food tech!-->…
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GrabFood Singapore Teams Up With BarePack To Introduce Reusable Packaging For Food Delivery
GrabFood, the food delivery arm of Singaporean cab-hailing app firm Grab, has just partnered with barePack to begin using reusable food packaging for its deliveries. Starting this week, customers on the platform will be able to choose to!-->…
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TurtleTree Labs Closes Oversubscribed US$6.2M Pre-A Round For Lab-Grown Breast Milk
TurtleTree Labs, the world’s first startup to develop lab-grown milk with the same composition as real dairy milk without any cows, has just announced the closing of an oversubscribed US$6.2 million Pre-A funding round. The Singapore-based!-->…
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Eat Just Makes First-Ever Commercial Sale Of Cultured Meat In Singapore
Shortly after winning the race to become the first to gain regulatory approval for cultured meat in Singapore, Eat Just has announced that it has now made the world’s first-ever commercial sale of cell-based meat for human consumption to a!-->…
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Singapore’s WhatIF Foods To Launch Climate-Resilient Vegan ‘BamNut’ Milks
Singapore-based WhatIF Foods, the sustainable foods brand launched by food tech NamZ, is planning to launch its new plant-based milk line next year. The vegan-friendly milk will be made from Bambara groundnut, a climate-resilient crop that!-->…
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