Name: Prefer: Leveraging fermentation for soluble coffee and cocoa amid climate challenges
Uploaded: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 5 min 1 s
Description: Singapore-based food tech start-up Prefer has raised US$4.2 million to scale production of soluble coffee and cocoa powders made through fermentation. Co-founder and CTO Ding Jie Tan explains how the process recreates key aroma compounds and helps manufacturers mitigate extreme weather challenges for a consistent supply, along with cost benefits.

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Prefer: Leveraging fermentation for soluble coffee and cocoa amid climate challenges

01 Sep 2025 | Prefer

Singapore-based food tech start-up Prefer has raised US$4.2 million to scale production of soluble coffee and cocoa powders made through fermentation. Co-founder and CTO Ding Jie Tan explains how the process recreates key aroma compounds and helps manufacturers mitigate extreme weather challenges for a consistent supply, along with cost benefits.

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