F&B

Five Singapore business leaders look back on 2025

Key figures in industries from finance and F&B to live music and art reflect on the challenging year they faced

The new facility at 8 Jalan Besut (above) is one of the tallest automated cold-chain food logistics facilities in the world.

Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics taps Japan’s Mitsui OSK for regional cold-chain expansion

A cold-chain food logistics facility with 500,000 sq ft of space in Jurong is a key part of CKL’s growth plan

These businesses run the gamut from homegrown brands aiming to seize greater market share to international chains that view Singapore as a strategic springboard to the region.  

Chagee, Mixue, Scarlett, Xiang Xiang: Expanding in Singapore’s cut-throat F&B business

Even industry leaders such as Eggslut and Haidilao have been forced to exit or dial back expansion plans

Customers at the Mixue outlet in Mae Sot, Thailand. The franchise was brought in by Thai-Chinese entrepreneur Xu Yu Ying.

New overseas flavours sweeten the deal as Mae Sot’s economy stirs back to life

Initial plans for the Thai border town to thrive as an industrial hub faltered; now, sparks of development flicker in consumer demand and cross-border trade

Cindy Karim charts a new path for the Karim family, building businesses that speak to her generation’s ambitions.
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Cindy Karim: Redefining a billion-dollar Indonesian family empire

The Karim family’s eldest child is shaping its next chapter through culture and hospitality

Asahi Group, known for its flagship Super Dry beer, said the personal details of 1.52 million customers may have been leaked in the Sept 29 attack.

Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack

The beverage maker says the personal details of 1.52 million customers may have been leaked in the Sep 29 attack

Campbell's said in a statement its chicken “comes from long-trusted” federally-approved suppliers “and meets our high quality standards.”

Campbell’s responds to ‘absurd’ charge it uses 3D-printed chicken

FOOD giant Campbell’s has dismissed as “absurd” claims allegedly made by a senior executive, who has since been placed on leave, that its soups are made with “3D-printed” chicken and consumed by “poor...

Ernest Ting, the third-generation owner of traditional dimsum restaurant Swee Choon, hopes to formalise franchise plans by next year.

Swee Choon plans Philippines expansion in push to be dimsum’s quick-service king

Having built a strong base of Filipino customers in Singapore, the family business is looking into franchise partnerships

Twelve Cupcakes, which suddenly ceased operations on Oct 29, has entered full liquidation as of Nov 24.

Twelve Cupcakes owes over S$1m to creditors; workers may get Oct salary in Q1 2026

Liquidators hope to pay October salaries for 80 staff in early 2026, subject to asset recoveries

Domino’s UK is tapping into the fast-growing market of chicken products and healthier options for pizzas.

UK’s Domino's Pizza CEO steps down as strategy shift takes hold

The move comes as the chain broadens its focus beyond core pizzas to drive growth in a tough market