consumer-healthcare https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico consumer-healthcare https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 Beyond McDonald’s: From coffee to hotpot, China’s growing burger market draws brands racing for a bite https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/beyond-mcdonalds-coffee-hotpot-chinas-growing-burger-market-draws-brands-racing-bite Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:46:36 +0000 Consumer & Healthcare Companies & Markets /companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/beyond-mcdonalds-coffee-hotpot-chinas-growing-burger-market-draws-brands-racing-bite The niche Western import is turning into one of the most hotly-contested segments of the country’s restaurant space Skyrocketing beef prices finally have Americans reaching their spending limit https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/skyrocketing-beef-prices-finally-have-americans-reaching-their-spending-limit Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:50:34 +0000 International Companies & Markets Consumer & Healthcare Energy & Commodities /international/skyrocketing-beef-prices-finally-have-americans-reaching-their-spending-limit The US cattle herd remains near its lowest levels in about five decades Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/ice-cream-makers-bet-consumers-still-want-treats-just-healthier-ones Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:55:49 +0000 Consumer & Healthcare Companies & Markets Lifestyle /companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/ice-cream-makers-bet-consumers-still-want-treats-just-healthier-ones The rise of appetite suppressants and demand for healthier foods pushes manufacturers to cut portion sizes and simplify ingredients lists UltraGreen.ai net profit rises 53% to US$39.2 million in H1, led by higher sales growth https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-net-profit-rises-53-us39-2-million-h1-led-higher-sales-growth Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:22 +0000 Tessa Oh Companies & Markets Consumer & Healthcare /companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-net-profit-rises-53-us39-2-million-h1-led-higher-sales-growth Earnings per share stand at US$0.0356 for the period