Alchemist, the acclaimed coffee brand from Singapore, has made its highly anticipated debut in Japan with the grand opening of two new locations in Tokyo. This marked the brand’s first international expansion outside Singapore. The Tokyo stores, located in the vibrant neighbourhoods of Aoyama and Asakusa, opened their doors to the public in late June 2025. Both locations were carefully selected for their alignment with Alchemist’s minimalist aesthetic and commitment to quality-driven, … [Read more...] about Crafted in Singapore, brewed in Tokyo: Home-grown Alchemist opens first Japan outposts
Asia Food Journal
Clearing the bottlenecks: What it will take to scale cellular agriculture in Asia
By Cath Isabedra The future of protein is no longer theoretical—it's being cultivated in bioreactors, advanced in regulatory roundtables, and tasted in regional food tech hubs. But in Asia, the road to commercial viability for cultivated meat and seafood hinges on one essential pillar: food safety. While innovation continues in biomanufacturing and novel protein development, regulatory readiness and public trust remain the deciding factors for long-term success. Calisa Lim, … [Read more...] about Clearing the bottlenecks: What it will take to scale cellular agriculture in Asia
Tecnologico de Monterrey promotes sustainable agriculture with nanobiotechnology
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. July 2025.– Researchers at Tecnologico de Monterrey are leading a pioneering project in the country that explores the potential of nanobiotechnology to improve the natural processes of nutrition, immunity, and development in plants, marking an important step toward more sustainable and resilient agriculture in Mexico. Although nanotechnology has been widely applied in sectors such as electronics and materials, its integration with biotechnology for agricultural … [Read more...] about Tecnologico de Monterrey promotes sustainable agriculture with nanobiotechnology
