By Cath Isabedra Airline food has long suffered from a bad reputation—bland, uninspired, and seen as a necessity rather than an experience. But under the leadership of Catherine Goh, CEO of Santan, that perception is shifting. “Let’s be honest—airline food has a bad reputation, and we set out to change that,” says Goh. “My vision for Santan was to prove that inflight meals can be delicious, high-quality, and packed with authentic flavors.” Santan has successfully … [Read more...] about Innovation at the skies: Elevated airline dining at 35,000 feet
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Can food tech innovate like software? Nurasa and New Wave Biotech explore the limits — and opportunities
By Sukhi Wei of Nurasa and Zoe Law of New Wave Biotech New whitepaper outlines how Lean Startup principles can accelerate food tech innovation and scale-up In a region as fragmented and fast-moving as Asia, could Lean Startup thinking offer biomanufactured ingredient innovators a more effective path to validation and scale? A new whitepaper from Nurasa and New Wave Biotech, The Lean Startup Meets Food Tech: Does It Work? explores how Lean Startup thinking - originally designed for … [Read more...] about Can food tech innovate like software? Nurasa and New Wave Biotech explore the limits — and opportunities
How beanless coffee is brewing sustainability in the coffee industry
By Cath Isabedra Every morning, billions of people around the globe reach for their coffee cups, eager for that first sip of energy and comfort. Yet, behind this beloved ritual lies a brewing crisis—climate change is threatening coffee production, pushing prices to historic highs, and leaving the industry scrambling for solutions. Soon, this beloved beverage may become a luxury rather than a daily staple. For Jake Berber, co-founder and CEO of Prefer, these challenges inspired … [Read more...] about How beanless coffee is brewing sustainability in the coffee industry
