Singapore F&B

Hotels, restaurants see stronger CNY dining demand, as reunion dinner bookings stream in earlier

While diners are gravitating towards premium experiences, corporates seem more budget-conscious this year

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (in orange suit) and director of Kwong Cheong Thye Alvin Choo (in pink suit) observing an autonomous guided vehicle in operation at Kwong Cheong Thye’s new factory.

Refreshed Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan to simplify digital adoption, support scaling efforts

The second iteration plan allows companies to adopt the right solutions to enhance their operations and thrive in a competitive market

RAS is calling for support from the government to consider targeted, structural interventions crucial to enhancing cost predictability and stimulating domestic demand within the F&B sector.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

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

Kwong Cheong Thye's fifth-generation leaders Alvin Choo (right), head of business development, and Allan Choo, head of operations.

New factory helps 133-year-old sauce maker Kwong Cheong Thye ramp up exports, sell more at home

The family-owned brand, now led by its fifth generation, is seeing rapidly growing overseas demand for its soya sauce

Open Farm Community sits on a 35,000-sq-ft plot of land in Minden Road, bordering the Dempsey dining enclave.

Open Farm Community in Dempsey to close after 10 years

The home-grown urban farm and restaurant concept will hold its last day of service on Jan 11

The latest closures follow the shuttering of PizzaExpress Singapore's Holland Village outlet in January 2024.

PizzaExpress Singapore shuts Millenia Walk and Scotts Square outlets; two operating stores remain

The British pizza restaurant chain opened its first outlet in the Republic in 2016

November’s performance surpassed the expectations of private-sector economists.

Singapore retail sales up 6.3% in November

Most retail sectors record year-on-year growth in sales

Reservations for French restaurant Brasserie Gavroche came in earlier this December compared to 2024, especially for corporate set lunches and dinners.

Singapore F&B players see stronger festive demand, but retailers report uneven spending

Hotels and restaurants have not had cutbacks in festive spending despite the challenging economic environment

Fong emphasises that she is not the boss – the company is still owned by her aunts – even if, as chief operating officer, she has spearheaded several initiatives to modernise the family business.

Appeal to the young, don’t intimidate the old: Tong Heng’s fourth-gen heir on reinventing a 90-year-old bakery

Famous for its diamond-shaped egg tarts, the family business is one of 42 newly recognised SG Heritage Businesses

Jason Soon (left) and Nigel Soon of Kim Guan Guan Coffee Roaster. The company has launched retail brand Kim's Duet to reach coffee drinkers directly.

From capsules to coffee bags, Kim Guan Guan aims to elevate Singapore kopi

Amid its transformation and foray into retail, the coffee supplier was acquired by billionaire Sam Goi’s PSC Corporation in 2024