Food industry
Next gen steers Vietnam’s US$1 billion sugar empire to go global - starting with three-person Singapore office
Chairwoman Dang Huynh Uc My is determined that sugar alone will not define AgriS’ future
New tax proposal takes aim at Thailand’s salty food obsession
Salt is deeply embedded in Thai cuisine, which emphasises a balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavours
How a US$15 million Chinese pork deal turned into a cautionary tale for foreign investors
Behind-the-scenes moves, including a surprise restructuring, have left Chuming Group’s backers vexed and puzzled
K-meat fever hits Singapore
The long-awaited arrival of Korean beef and pork raises the bar in a dining scene already crowded with Japanese, Australian, American and Spanish equivalents
Damage done: Vietnam’s food-safety push creates bitter aftertaste for businesses despite U-turn
The new inspection rules, now suspended for 70 days, are jamming border crossings, disrupting supply chains and could push near-term prices up
Culinary Class Wars’ Anh Sung-jae talks fame and rise of K-beef fever
WHAT does the judge on one of the highest-rated cooking shows have to do with the debut of Korean meat in Singapore?
F&B association calls for rental caps, foreign worker levy removal in Budget 2026 wish list
The sector is afflicted by escalating operational costs, persistent manpower shortage and intense market competition
Chinese teahouse chain Chagee is said to explore Hong Kong listing
The company’s US shares have fallen more than 50% since its April 2025 listing
New framework for grading food establishments to kick in from Jan 19: Singapore Food Agency
The new system offers a ‘more effective way’ to assess food safety performance, says SFA
‘The timing is now right’: Koufu founder Pang Lim on handing over the reins to a new generation
Chua Sher Lin will lead the group in more M&As, which are a key growth strategy