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25/01/2022

For the first publication of the FoodTech Confidential newsletter we are all about the coffee business, trends and innovations from Asia.

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19/10/2021

Each NFT corresponds to a physical, exceptional bottle of a 1973 46 year old Armagnac cask finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky that is sold by Glenfiddich.

Glenfiddich, the Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand, has partnered with BlockBar, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for luxury wine and spirits products, to launch a series of 15 limited edition liquor NFTs.

19/10/2021

In order to play their part in reduce food waste, IMPERFECT DRINKS, "ugly" fruits and vegetables that would have otherwise been rejected to make its juices.

Singapore healthy snack company Boxgreen is launching a beverage brand called Imperfect Drinks to upcucle food waste and provide work experience for ex-offenders.

18/10/2021

Although everyone seems divided in these tumultuous times, there are still a few things in this world we all can agree on: Jeopardy won’t be as good without Alex Trebek, Facebook is evil, and…

18/10/2021

Yango Deli, run by the Russian tech giant Yandex , is opening four London "dark stores" - shops closed to customers, where workers prepare orders for delivery - putting 1.4 million potential customers in range.

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13/10/2021

The new airport features are designed to give travelers the option to order from restaurants and pay in Uber Eats app to skip the line for pickup at select airports in the coming months. It has also added searchable pickup maps for all Uber Eats users looking for self-pickup options at home or on the ground wherever they’re staying—tailored to customers looking to find convenient pickup options while avoiding the traditional costs associated with restaurant delivery.

Uber Eats is looking to improve the airport dining experience and customer pickup experience for customers at home or on the ground wherever they’re staying.

12/10/2021

This narrative comes to life through a variety of experimental activations during Fall 2021, spanning digital and physical – life, re-fashioned, through the lens of Prada. A series of experimental initiatives take place in Milan, Florence, Rome, Paris, London, New York, Shanghai and Tokyo until the end of October.

Fashion brand Prada launched its Fall/Winter 2021 Prada campaign, titled "Feels like Prada", to showcase the collections for women and men designed by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons through an exploration of the evocation of feeling.

11/10/2021

Rebel Foods has built over 45 brands across 10 countries – India, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. It also operates more than 4,000 “internet restaurants,” which cater exclusively to delivery orders.

Rebel Foods is aiming to launch its IPO within the next 18 to 24 months.

10/10/2021

NOD, which stands for No Ordinary Drink, a new beverage company headquartered in Shanghai, China announced the closing of its pre-A round of fundraising. The amount is not disclosed.

One Capital (ONE) served as the lead investor, with follow-on investments from Mr. Lee Hsien Yang (ex-Chairman of Fraser & Neave, owner of Tiger Beer and F&N beverages) and Mr. Koh Boon Hwee (ex-Chairman of Yeo Hiap Seng).

NOD, which stands for No Ordinary Drink, a new beverage company headquartered in Shanghai, China announced the closing of its pre-A round of fundraising.

09/10/2021

Held on October 5 in Antwerp, Flanders, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2021 saw restaurants from 26 countries across five continents place on the list. The Chairman was the only Chinese cuisine restaurant on the list. The news came after The Chairman won two coveted titles – The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in China – in March 2021 in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2021.

The Chairman in Hong Kong is the only Chinese cuisine restaurant to earn a spot in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2021.

08/10/2021

Diageo will build a research and development center in Shanghai to strengthen its innovations for the Chinese market.

Diageo will build a research and development center in Shanghai to strengthen its innovations for the Chinese market.

07/10/2021

"Now China Xintiandi, a high-end commercial property developer, is offering people the chance to "stay green" as they eat, shop and relax.

The company is encouraging all catering tenants across its various properties to roll out "green menus" which feature the use of veggies, beans and other plant-based ingredients to replace meat."

Fresh salmon bowls, juicy beef burgers or foamy latte coffee are common lunch choices for office workers in downtown Shanghai.