COVID-19 Has Accelerated Digitalisation in the F&B Industry: How will This Help Overcome the Challenges Faced?
When Malaysia first took notice of the COVID-19 pandemic, not many businesses in the country were prepared to strap themselves for unprecedented times. The first nationwide lockdown declared in March 2020 subsequently became the first step to a challenging journey…
Malaysia International Food and Beverage Launches New Brand Identity
Constellar Holdings, the organiser of the Malaysia International Food and Beverage (“MIFB”) announced its rebranding exercise for its food and beverage trade fair with a new and futuristic look. Project Director of MIFB Trade Fair, Henri Tan said in a…
Japanese Alternative Meat Venture Next Meats Announces Upgrade of Signature Barbecue Meat: Next Yakiniku Short-Rib 2.0
Next Meats Co. Ltd, a Tokyo-based food-tech venture known for developing the world’s first plant-based barbecue meats, the “Next Yakiniku” series, just announced the launch of their newest version of the Short-Rib style product: the Next Yakiniku Short-Rib 2.0. The…
GRAMMY-Nominated Rapper Jack Harlow Invests In The Plug Drink’s $1.5 Million Seed Round To Expand Leading Plant-Based Recovery Beverage Business
The Plug Drink (The Plug), a leading functional recovery beverage company created by brother duo, Ray and Justin Kim, using Asian-inspired plant-based formula, closed a successful $1.5 Million Seed funding round after gaining massive consumer traction online via direct-to-consumer, along…
Abbot’s Butcher Premium Plant-Based Meats Closes Series A Funding
Abbot’s Butcher (AB) announced today the close of a Series A Funding round led by Melitas Ventures. Owen Wilson and Woody & Laura Harrelson joined the round, along with existing investors Unovis and SOSV. The capital raise will be used…
Dole Sunshine Company Partners With EDB New Ventures To Create A New Business In Specialty Ingredients Developed From Fruit Side-streams
Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) is partnering the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) for its new corporate venture, Dole Specialty Ingredients (DSI). This new venture will focus on sourcing and transforming fruit side streams and unutilised fruit parts by repurposing them…
Yeo’s and Oatly Celebrate Singapore Plant Opening
Yeo Hiap Seng Limited (Yeo’s), a company that has been manufacturing plant-based beverages for more than a century, and Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company, today announced the opening celebration of their Singapore oat milk facility, including…
Food Tech Experts Predict Asia Pacific Will Lead Global Growth of Alternative Protein
Although Asia Pacific might still be behind markets like the USA and Europe with regards to widely incorporating plant-based meat alternatives in their diets, the speed in which countries in Asia Pacific are moving in terms of education, awareness and…
Why Plant-Based Foods Are Booming Along with Growing Demand
Increasing consumer demand is fueling the market size in the Plant-Based Food Market. Distribution is expanding, and a growing number of mainstream consumers are buying plant-based options. Food manufacturers ranging from startups to well-known companies to the world’s largest meat…
Eat Beyond Portfolio Company TurtleTree Expands to California
Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc., an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative food sector, announced that its portfolio company TurtleTree, has opened a 24,000 square-foot R&D facility in the Sacramento region in California. TurtleTree is a Singapore-headquartered…
