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World first: Singapore gives GOOD Meat approval to to commercialise serum-free media for cultivated meat
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has granted a world-first regulatory approval to GOOD Meat for the use of serum-free media in the production of cultivated meat.
Cyber attacks: Why ag tech innovation could be an 'easy' target for hackers to threaten food supplies
While ag-tech innovators are striving to power global food security improvements, international experts have warned their solutions could 'easily' fall victim to cyber attackers who want to disrupt food supplies.
Microplastic misery: Researchers warn of risk to food supplies after new Australia study
Broken-down microplastics have been found in blue mussels and water within the intertidal zone at some in southern Australia’s, sparking fears they are now finding their way into food supplies.
Plant-based problem? Vegans and vegetarians with taste for processed products more susceptible to depression - study
New research has found that vegan and vegetarians with a taste for processed foods are more susceptible to depression than those with diets high in fresh produce.
FODMAP diets and IBS: Distinct microbiome profile among people who see the biggest benefits
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who see the biggest benefits of adhering to a low FODMAP diet, which restricts intake of fermentable carbs, have a distinct gut bacterial profile, new research has revealed.
Avoiding greenwashing accusations: Food firms need to get to the roots of sustainability to achieve credibility – BBC expert
Tinkering with packaging or tweaking air miles won’t cut it with increasingly sustainability-savvy consumers, and instead food brands need to thoroughly trace the environmental impact of every ingredient they use to avoid accusations of greenwashing,...
Food science potential: How fibre-rich formulations could minimise gut and kidney harm caused by processed foods
Scientists have shown how shown how chemical compounds found in highly processed foods play a role in chronic kidney disease, and are now turning their attention to new formulations and prebiotic ingredients that could help minimise the risk.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020: Advance programme released for APAC's premier food and nutrition summit
The advance programme for our third Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which takes place in Singapore in July, has been published and features expert speakers from major brands, leading academic institutions, and policy and market experts.