Singapore Emerges as the Food Tech Leader of Asia
In a recent report Asia has been cited as the continent to watch when it comes to alternative protein, and Singapore seems to be leading this driving force. The Singapore government has invested $100 billion in preparation for the effects of climate change. Due to Singapore being a heavily urban city they import 90% of […]
Will meal kits make the ten year mark?
Meal kits landed in the market around 8-9 years ago, a time when startups, corporates and even big names like Amazon decided to capitalize on them. They thought that trend-craving convenience-demanding consumers would go crazy for these little boxes of pre-portioned meals, I mean imagine having both the ingredients and the step-by-step instructions dropped on […]
The king keurig of beer has arrived: introducing Drinkworks
It’s true, the industry of single-serving coffee pods still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability. They are far from environmentally-friendly, but they are convenient. They have become a real time saver for those early morning risers who love to pop in a pod and enjoy the exact right amount of coffee […]
Pea Power: Israeli seed-breeder Equinom raises $10m
Israeli-based seed breeding startup Equinom, is designing advanced crops like “shatter-free sesame or high-protein peas without the need for genetic engineering.
Sweetgreen is rolling out compostable bowls to fight food waste
Many restaurants joining the sustainable bandwagon often turn to compostable fiber packaging to avoid sending packaging waste to landfills. However, an investigation last year in The Counter (formerly New Food Economy), which sent compostable packaging to a lab for testing highlighted that PFAS were commonly used in them. PFA compounds have been linked to health […]
Starbucks is adding Beyond Meat to its menus…but it isn’t going international quite yet. Where are they launching it?
Last month the world went wild when Starbucks added plant-based milks, including coconut and oat, to its menu. Following the introduction of these vegan treats, the coffee-chain is now incorporating vegan breakfast sandwiches made from Beyond Meat.