The Philippines National Winner will compete against top chefs across the region to celebrate Italian Gastronomy while fostering innovation and culinary excellence The Philippines National Finals of the Barilla Pasta Championship Asia has crowned Chef Aaron Joseph Gulinao, of The Westin Manila, as the National Winner of this year’s competition. Chef Aaron will represent the Philippines alongside eight other top chefs in the prestigious Barilla Pasta Championship Asia Finals, which will be … [Read more...] about Chef Aaron Joseph Gulinao to represent Philippines in Barilla Pasta Championship Asia Finals 2025
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Crafted in Singapore, brewed in Tokyo: Home-grown Alchemist opens first Japan outposts
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
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
