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FNA DEEP DIVE: SAUCES
Secret is in the sauce: APAC firms highlight importance of flavour and healthier innovation in the region
By Guan Yu Lim and Pearly Neo
30-Apr-2021 - Last updated on A growing demand for unique flavours, healthier options and increased convenience is leading the growth of the sauces sector in Asia Pacific today.
In this edition of the FNA Deep Dive, we take a closer look at the sector to find out how companies in the region are conducting product innovation to meet consumer demands in these areas as tastes and preferences continually evolve.
As a whole, the market for sauces, dressings, and condiments is a very sizeable one, estimated at US$30.5 billion globally in 2020 and projected to reach US$39.2 billion by 2027, according to Global Industry Analysts.
SINGAPORE - The Covid-19 cluster at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is of concern, but there is no need to be overly worried, said several experts.
As the pandemic rages on elsewhere, the development is a reminder that hospitals are vulnerable and infection control needs to be taken extremely seriously.
A nurse who had been fully vaccinated was diagnosed with Covid-19 on Tuesday (April 27) after coming down with a cough, body ache and sore throat.
Another eight patients and staff have been diagnosed. They are linked to the nurse (Case 62541), and were detected from proactive testing of patients and staff in the affected ward, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday afternoon (April 29).
SINGAPORE - The use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has been paused in the United States, while countries like Denmark and Germany have halted or restricted the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, with health authorities citing risks of blood clotting as a potential side effect of both vaccines.
This comes after a small number of patients with low levels of blood platelets who received the vaccines experienced cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), a type of blood clotting in the brain.
The Straits Times speaks to Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, vice-dean of global health at the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, to find out more.
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The survey of 1,000 people noted that 62 per cent are more likely to wear their mask properly now than during the circuit breaker. Similarly, 54 per cent are more likely to observe a 1m safe distance now than a year ago. TNP PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE, LIM YAOHUI
The survey of 1,000 people noted that 62 per cent are more likely to wear their mask properly now than during the circuit breaker. Similarly, 54 per cent are more likely to observe a 1m safe distance now than a year ago. TNP PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE, LIM YAOHUI
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