Thursday, 5th August 2021
Click here for an in depth article about COVID-19's impact on our food systems.
Synopsis
COVID-19 has been a stress test for the world's food supply chains. Most of us would recall the panic buying at supermarkets after the government raised the DORSCON level to orange, leading to empty shelves, filled carts and long lines. Similar scenes could also be observed in various countries as they entered lockdown at different points in time.
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of have a resilient food system, accelerating several food tech trends and increasing the willingness of governments to discuss food system transformation.
Talking Points
What are food systems and why are they important?
What are some technology that have been adopted to improve food systems?
Thursday 1st April 2021
Synopsis
Just like how Impossible Meats have taken the world by storm as a meat substitute that feels and tastes like meat, now there's a substitute for eggs!
A mung bean-based substitute that comes in a bottle and looks like blended eggs.
Would you try it?
Talking points
What are the advantages of plant based eggs on the environment?
What are the nutritional benefits of a plant based substitute?
Friday 5th March 2021
Click here for an article about Evoware.
Synopsis
An Indonesian company wanted to reduce the plastic waste in the country and at the same time, better the livelihood of the local seaweed farmers and integrate seaweed into the local diets because of its nutritional benefits. They've created packaging and cups that are made from seaweed so are completely edible and can completely breakdown to be incorporated into food!
Talking points
Who are the stakeholders that would benefit from this innovation and how?
Would this be an innovation that could be introduced in the Singapore local market? Consider the cost of manufacturing, advertising and changes to price of food.
How can the soluble packaging affect food quality, aesthetics and flavour?
Evoware's website: https://rethink-plastic.com/brand/evoware/