Potato News from Singapore

KFC Cheese wedges (Source: KFC Singapore)

May 04, 2022

Another frozen Potato Supply Chain hickup: NO Fries for KFC customers in Singapore

KFC Singapore said on Thursday April 28 that it is not offering French fries for now but assured customers that the item 'will be back soon'. Instead, the fast-food chain is offering wedges, cheese wedges and golden cheddar wedges on its menu in Singapore.

January 19, 2021

AsiaOne: 'We tried McDonald's new Mala McShaker fries and it's addictively good'

After seaweed, french onion, cheese and truffle renditions, which have all received varied public response, there is now a mala version of McShaker fries.

December 28, 2020

Burger King is selling a sundae stuffed full of French fries in Singapore

Burger King described the dessert as 'eccentric, but delicious' with contrasting temperatures, textures, and flavors. It's an ice-cream sundae full of fries.
And, yes, the fries are served hot.

June 09, 2020

PepsiCo appoints new CEO for Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and China

PepsiCo has announced that Wern-Yuen Tan has been appointed CEO of Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and China (APAC), overseeing all of PepsiCo’s operations in the region.

Dr. Stefan Doboczky, member of the Managing Board of Royal DSM, H. E. Jacques Werner, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Singapore, and Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of Singapore’s Economic Development Board

March 29, 2015

DSM opens Nutrition Innovation Center in Singapore to support customers in Asia-Pacific

DSM Nutritional Products has opened a Nutrition Innovation Center for Asia Pacific as part of DSM’s new S$8.8 million premises at Mapletree Business City, further strengthening Singapore’s thriving nutrition science and technology ecosystem.

September 11, 2012

'Ireland's Potato' a successful QSR concept in Asia

Singapore is lining up for its first taste of a franchise called Ireland’s Potato, a popular potato-based culinary experience that is already thriving in Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong, although the franchise is not Irish as such and apparently originated in Hong Kong.

July 29, 2012

En Singapur se desarrolló una máquina capaz de servir puré de papas al instante (Video)

Por si pensábamos que quedaban cosas por inventar... y más en vending, donde se ha demostrado que la industria es más que innovadora, la preparación de platos in-situ se está extendiendo. Como plato principal o como acompañante, el puré de papas es a...

December 01, 2010

Strong interest in USPB International Chef Seminar

This past month the U.S. Potato Board held its third annual International Chef Seminar. It was conducted in Singapore for chefs from Singapore and Malaysia.