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Singapore food manufacturers scramble to comply with fresh rules

Already in rough waters, the industry now faces an extended circuit breaker with reduced demand, supply-chain problems and cash flow issues

Published Wed, Apr 22, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Covid-19

Singapore

SINGAPORE'S food manufacturers may be facing a rare test in the form of the Covid-19 crisis, as extensive shutdowns, supply chain and cash flow issues assail them from various quarters.

Some food manufacturers, already trying to cope with the situation, were forced to halt operations within hours as new measures were announced on Tuesday night, including the tightening of the list of essential services that can still operate, and the extending of the "circuit-breaker" period by another month till June 1.