Food industry
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
Despite 2025’s high-profile closures, Singapore’s retail and entertainment sectors are not shrinking: observers
Exits by notable brands from Cathay Cineplexes to Eggslut likely signal market recalibration rather than a contraction, they say
China vows to stabilise grain, edible oil production in key meeting
Beijing seeks food security in the face of economic challenges and pressures from urbanisation
Singapore F&B players push for more changes in import rules to ease food cost squeeze
Operators laud moves to diversify food sources, say more can be done to help local business compete against global players with strong supply chains
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
Noodle maker Leong Guan’s shares close 4.3% higher on Catalist debut
The company’s placement of about 20.7 million shares at S$0.23 apiece has brought in S$4.75 million
Noodle maker Leong Guan Holdings to offer 20.65 million shares at S$0.23 each in Catalist listing
The group intends to distribute a minimum of 80% of FY2025 net profit as dividends
