Food supply
Tong Seng Produce ramps up capabilities to meet Singapore’s growing rice stockpiling needs
Its flagship rice brand SongHe contributes more than 20% to total revenue each year, says managing director Jerry Ng
Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino raises concerns about food supplies
Double blow for farmers already grappling with fertiliser and diesel shortages caused by Iran war
‘Whole deck of cards just toppled’: FoodXervices’ Nichol Ng on how a 92-year-old family business unravelled – and what’s next
The company tried various ways to stay afloat, but revival plans collapsed
From Thai jasmine rice to salmon: Singapore could see tighter supply of some foods amid Iran war
Diversified sources, stockpiling will mitigate disruptions, SFA says
When the gates close – designing the resilient city
Each crisis – including the current conflict in the Middle East – has shown how global supply chains buckle. Will Singapore rethink its urban planning and design?
Beyond supply: Why capability is the next frontier of food resilience
If food cannot arrive in ready-to-consume forms, do we have the ability to convert raw inputs into shelf-stable products?
Hormuz closure threatens global food supply: Why grocery price hikes are coming
The cost and availability of fertiliser will affect the whole world
World food prices rose in March as Iran war lifted energy costs
The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally traded food commodities, averaged 128.5 points in March
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
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
