10 promising alt-seafood companies to watch
These innovative and promising alt-seafood companies are taking strides to combat climate change by developing seafood with cell-based and lab-grown technologies.
WWF-Singapore launches pilot to help reduce e-commerce packaging waste
In partnership with SingPost, UOB, and Better Packaging, the pilot aims to facilitate the concept of reusable e-commerce packaging to foster a circular economy.
Singapore banks open city’s first solar-powered ATM kiosk
The kiosk boasts a 30 per cent annual energy consumption sourced from self-generated solar energy from the solar roof panels.
Alt-seafood startup Umami Meats nets $2.4m to scale production in Singapore
The company says its cultivated seafood offers the same nutrition as farmed or wild seafood and provides the same flavours – free from antibiotics, heavy metals, and microplastics.
Pandamart x Olio to redistribute Singapore’s unsold food to minimise food waste
Olio’s “Food Waste Hero” volunteers will collect the surplus food on scheduled dates and upload details onto the app.
Singaporean alt-chicken brand Tindle debuts in the US
The plant-based chicken is now available in different preparations in select restaurants across California, New York, Miami, and Philadelphia.
Singapore oat-milk brand Oatside is fast winning over Asian tastebuds
Oatside is winning over the tastebuds of consumers in four Asian countries less than two years after it was created in its founder’s kitchen.
Temperature-adapting glass from Singapore could help cut energy costs
During summer, the glass suppresses the sun’s heat while boosting “radiative cooling” – a natural phenomenon where heat emits through surfaces towards the cold – to make the room cooler.
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A recent report shared that more consumers in the country are interested in “conscious consumption” – becoming aware of the benefits of going plant-based, not just for their health but also for the planet.
Singapore scientists find new way to upcycle e-waste
Scientists in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered a new use for the hazardous material – by repurposing them as a plastic alternative used in laboratory cell culture containers.
Eat Just’s Good Meat will now be available in Singapore hawker centres
“A lot has changed in our world over the last year, but one thing has stayed the same: Singapore continues to lead the global transformation to a smarter, more sustainable food system,” said Josh Tetrick, CEO, Just Eat.
Nextevo launches its sustainable yarn made from pineapple waste
The company seeks to positively impact farmers and help relieve environmental pollution by transforming agricultural waste into sustainable, value-added products for everyday living.
London, LA, Barcelona, top list of most vegan-friendly cities in the world
“Around 6000 cities were considered, but only 54 cities made the initial cut,” states Vikas Garg, CEO & Founder, Abillion.
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The alt-meat market is expected to grow to $140 billion during the next 10 years.