Singapore F&B
Base salary under food services Progressive Wage Model to rise to S$2,220 from Jul 1
This baseline monthly gross wage requirement for workers in the sector will be raised again in 2027 and 2028
Japanese food chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore
Its four remaining outlets are listed on Google Maps as permanently closed
Cafe chain The Providore abruptly shuts all 6 outlets in Singapore; NTUC to provide support to affected union members
Staff were reportedly informed of the closure only on the same day
Budget 2026: Retail, F&B rents make up lower share of business costs in last few years
Rent increases have also trended below nominal GDP growth and inflation in recent years, says PM Wong
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
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
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
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 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
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
