Singapore PM declares ‘war on diabetes’ in National Day message
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong has said the city state needs to "go all out" to fight the soaring number of diabetes cases.
Archives for August 9, 2017
Doubling Chinese stores looks like a bold move by struggling McDonalds
McDonald’s will almost double the number of its stores in China in a shift of focus away from big cities to less-developed urban areas.
Government plan to clean waters will ‘help’ Kiwi farmers
Red meat farmers will benefit from a multi-million dollar New Zealand government drive to improve fresh water quality, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).
Healthier wine? Fortification with white rose petal extract increases polyphenol content
Wine fortified with white rose petal extract (WRE) can provide added health benefits due to its higher antioxidant and polyphenol content, a Korean study has found.
This week Down Under
Unilever acquires Aussie ice cream icon
Weis, one of Australia’s best-loved frozen bar manufacturers, has been snapped up by Unilever to bolster its ice cream range.
Asia's Food Leaders Series
Watch: Lesaffre eyes major Asia growth after $4m hub opening
With a growing reputation as Asia-Pacific's premier food industry hub, Singapore has attracted its fair share of prominent European companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region.