The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced a public consultation on four proposed measures to cut down on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). FIA responds to the announcement by suggesting for more measures, such as nutrition education and incentives for developing healthier drinks, in Singapore’s efforts to reduce sugar intake from beverages.

The obesity epidemic has been on an upwards trend worldwide. With the increasing consumption of sugar as one of the factors, low/no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) is now an attractive alternative to sugar. However, LNCS has generated concerns over potential carcinogenicity, weight gain and more. Are there any long-term health consequences of using LNCS? Should health professionals recommend LNCS as a means to improve health? Lawyer and nutritionist Alan Flanagan addresses these questions and discusses the impact of LNCS on health.

Food and Nutrition Research Consultant Emil Fazira from Euromonitor International shares the top three key trends driving the global food innovation, as well as the current megatrend in the food innovation landscape – ethical living.

On the 23rd of November 2018, FIA collaborated with Cargill to hold the Re-imagining the Future of Food event, featuring CEOs of some of the biggest food and beverage companies in Asia to discuss the role that technology and innovation can play in helping to secure the future of food.