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Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Wake Up to a Symphony of Flavour as Popeyes® Singapore Launches First-Ever Breakfast Menu
New 'Breakfast Symphony' menu celebrates indulgent mornings with bold Louisiana soul and local comfort SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2025 - Breakfast lovers in Singapore, set your alarms for deliciousness! Popeyes Singapore is proud to announce the launch of its first-of-its-kind breakfast menu, rolling out island wide across all 19 outlets starting 28 May 2025. Unique to Asia, the breakfast lineup, themed "Breakfast Symphony: Perfectly Tuned Flavours for Your Palate," promises an indulgent start to your day with bold Louisiana flair blended seamlessly with beloved local favorites. "This marks a major milestone for us and a significant step forward for the brand across the region. This innovative menu represents our vision to become more than just a meal option - it's about creating memorable morning experiences that resonate with diverse tastes and lifestyles. Whether it is families gathering for a hearty breakfast, kids delighting in playful dishes, or individuals seeking comforting local flavours, our thoughtfully crafted items promise quality, indulgence, and authenticity in every bite," shared Jedrick Tan, CEO of Popeyes Singapore. Signature Breakfast Creations: Bold, Balanced, Unmistakably Popeyes Leading the breakfast symphony are two perfectly composed signature items: Poppy Cajun Stack: Layers of fluffy brioche buns, Popeyes Special Sauce, smoky turkey bacon, herb-infused sausage, Cajun-spiced hashbrown, freshly cracked egg, and luscious melted cheese from $8.90. Chicken & Waffles Platter: Made fresh to order, Golden waffles, crispy outside and fluffy inside, served fresh with your choice of juicy chicken thigh or aromatic sausage, accompanied by turkey bacon and eggs from $9.90. More breakfast delights include: Customisable Breakfast Platters featuring buttermilk pancakes or brioche buns, thick-cut sausage or fresh chicken thigh, egg, and more from $8.90. Muffins and Poppy Junior Pancakes: The Junior Pancakes are paired with wholesome sides like corn and milk – a great options for little ones to start the day right from $5.50. Poppy Cereal and Chicken Porridge: Silky porridge, crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, crunchy You Tiao—a comforting local breakfast from just $2.90! Celebrate our breakfast launch on 28 May from 7.30am at selected outlets! From 28 May to 24 June 2025, enjoy exclusive offers including vouchers for Café Americano, Cajun Hashbrown, and weekly deals with up to 54% savings. New Breakfast Hours:4am–11am (24-hour outlets) | 7:30am–11am (selected outlets) From Fried Chicken Favourite to All-Day Dining Destination Since joining hands with Restaurant Brands International, parent company of Popeyes, in 2022, Fei Siong Fastfood has transformed Popeyes Singapore into an all-day dining sensation. The breakfast launch, along with café-style beverages and indulgent soft serves, marks Popeyes' bold evolution beyond its beloved fried chicken offerings. With strong momentum, the brand is also expanding its footprint, with its 21st outlet opening soon at KINEX. Hashtag: #Popeyes The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Popeyes Singapore Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes® Famous Louisiana Chicken is one of the world's most iconic chicken brands, known for its bold Cajun and Creole flavours and signature fried chicken. In Singapore, Popeyes is operated by Fei Siong Fastfood Pte Ltd, part of Fei Siong Group. Popeyes Singapore has grown its islandwide presence while expanding beyond its fried chicken roots to offer indulgent café-style beverages, desserts, and Asia's first Popeyes breakfast menu. The brand continues to serve soulful, flavourful meals for every part of the day. Popeyes Singapore
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Heinz announces replacement for popular sauce, but there's a twist
Heinz has launched a new condiment called "Fish & Chips Sauce", essentially a revamped tartare sauce. The company is marketing it as "Tartare 2.0", aiming to make it the preferred sauce for fish and chips. The sauce contains traditional tartare sauce ingredients like gherkins and dill. It's currently available at Tesco for £3.39. Heinz, which no longer makes tartare sauce, says its research indicates growing fish consumption and a desire among young adults for new fish-and-chips sauces. Heinz removes classic sauce from shelves in huge condiment rebrand
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Innovations in Fat, Sugar, and Salt Reduction to be Explored in IFT Webinar and at IFT FIRST
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025-- The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, will dive into how the food and beverage industry is creating healthier, more nutritious foods to meet changing consumer dietary preferences through a series of upcoming events that will spotlight the pivotal role science and technology must play in adapting to new regulations. The first is the upcoming webinar ' Reducing Sugar Without Compromising Taste: Innovations in Formulation ,' which is being held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT. Sponsored by Crush Dynamics, this free webinar will explore scientific insights, practical formulation techniques, and marketing strategies to equip attendees with actionable knowledge to tackle sugar reduction challenges. The webinar will feature three multi-disciplinary speakers with expertise in nutrition and product development. Lisa Sanders , PhD, is owner and principal scientist at Cornerstone Nutrition, LLC. Sanders, a consulting nutrition scientist for IFT, will bring her expertise spanning 15 years advancing evidence-based nutrition which includes managing scientific research programs at Kellogg Company and Tate & Lyle. Christine Farkas , Certified Research Chef and Innovation Consultant at Crush Dynamics, has over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional projects that bring together culinary research, technical expertise, and market insights. Finally, Renee Leber , Food Science and Technical Services Manager at IFT, will join as a food additives and ingredients expert who has over 10 years of product development experience working for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Freshway Foods, and US Foods. Register for the webinar. The webinar will provide a preview for one of the keynote sessions at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , the annual food science and technology event that is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The keynote, sponsored by IFT's Scientific Journals, is titled ' Reducing Fat, Salt, and Sugar for Healthier Foods ,' and will examine the latest insights into consumer dietary preferences. Taking place Monday, July 14, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT, this discussion will examine the newest research, strategies, and innovative approaches for reducing added sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, all while maintaining taste and consumer satisfaction. The keynote follows the release of ' Alternative Sweeteners and Sugar Reduction ,' a free-to-read special collection from IFT's Journal of Food Science and Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety . This collection explores a variety of topics including sweetness perception, human physiological response to sweeteners, sensory aspects, and use cases of alternatives sweeteners, as well as sugar-free and reduced-sugar products. The health and nutrition focus at IFT FIRST continues with ' The Desire Dilemma: How GLP-1 Agonists Shape Behavior and Future Research Opportunities ,' which is being held Tuesday, July 15, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. CDT and will explore recent research on GLP-1 agonists and how these compounds can reshape consumer behavior, food choices, and cravings. Moderated by author and food ethnographer June Jo Lee , the panel will feature Lydia Alexander , MD, Chief Medical Officer at Enara Health and President at The Obesity Medicine Association; Nicole Avena , PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University; David Despain , Senior Principal Nutritionist at Nestlé Health Science; and Bruno Didier , Head of B2B at CookUnity. 'At IFT, it is our priority to equip members, and the food system community, with the knowledge and tools they need to meet evolving consumer preferences,' said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. 'Our member resources and IFT FIRST bring together diverse perspectives and practical insights that empower professionals to lead in an ever-changing marketplace. These conversations around sugar, salt, and fat reduction are not just timely—they're essential to building a healthier, more responsive food system grounded in science.' IFT FIRST will also feature several can't-miss scientific sessions focused on health and nutrition, including: 'How Do New Technologies Illuminate Ultra-Processed Foods' Impact on Health?' 'What Collaborative Efforts Bridge Technology, Diet, and Public Health?' 'Navigating Trade-Offs: Improving Food Security and Reducing Waste' 'How Does the Gut Microbiome Influence Health and Enhance Food Innovation?' Through cutting-edge scientific programming and multi-disciplinary discussions, IFT FIRST addresses the biggest issues impacting the food industry across novel technology and innovation, health and nutrition, sustainability and climate, food safety, and consumer insights. The dynamic expo floor, a celebration of the latest food innovations and technologies, features some of the top food, health, and wellness companies in the world launching or showcasing the products and solutions that will help usher in a new era of food. The expo floor will also include the return of the popular Startup Pavilion and will also serve as the launching pad for a new product development tool that will be unveiled to the world. Register for IFT FIRST . IFT members receive special pricing on registration. To learn more, email [email protected] . About IFT FIRST IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo is one of the most influential food technology events in the world as it unites instrumental leaders across the global food system to help shape the future of food. Each year, IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) convenes prominent food, health, and nutrition professionals across industry, academia, and government to collaborate, innovate, and educate. IFT FIRST features a dynamic expo floor that connects many of the top global food and wellness companies with buyers and those with purchasing influence, while also offering cutting-edge scientific programming that explores the hottest topics across the science of food. IFT FIRST also offers valuable networking opportunities, unique food competitions, and engaging interactive experiences to connect, enrich, and empower attendees in their missions to transform the global food system. For more information, go to . About Institute of Food Technologists Since 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has served as the voice of the global food science community. IFT advocates for science, technology, and research to address the world's greatest food challenges, guiding our community of more than 200,000. IFT convenes professionals from around the world – from producers and product developers to innovators and researchers across food, nutrition, and public health – with a shared mission to help create a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. IFT provides its growing community spanning academia, industry, and government with the resources, connections, and opportunities necessary to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving food system as IFT helps feed the minds that feed the world. For more information, please visit . 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