Food and beverage sector

Singapore’s Wilmar posts higher interim profit on strong industrial, food businesses

Wilmar International’s food products unit reported a 56 per cent rise in earnings.

Home-grown gelato favourite Tom’s Palette to shut after 21 years

In a video posted on its Instagram account, Tom’s Palette announced that it would be closing in mid- to late October.

Jollibee cuts store, spending targets as cost pressures linger

Philippines-based fast-food giant Jollibee is known for its fried chicken and sweet spaghetti.

Chinese restaurant Havelock Palace apologises for cooking seafood foraged from Changi Beach

The restaurant, located in Clarke Quay, said it has since tightened its food sourcing and receiving controls, and strengthened supplier documentation and traceability.

Hoshino Coffee to close outlets in United Square, Chinatown Point by end-August

Hoshino Coffee said its United Square and Chinatown Point outlets would be permanently closed, with their last days of operations on Aug 23 and Aug 31 respectively.

India regulator won’t ease ‘energy drink’ label deadline, unnerving companies, sources say

Red Bull cans on sale in New Delhi. India’s energy drinks retail sales are growing 12.6 per cent annually.

Nerf gun bullet, slipper, underwear among litter in machines to collect recyclable bottles, cans

A plastic cup (left) jammed the opening of a reverse vending machine. Other inappropriate items found in some machines islandwide include an umbrella (right) and an electronics charging case.

The restaurant business is changing beyond recognition

Ordering in rather than eating out is a Covid-19 pandemic habit that has stuck.

Famed South Korean army stew franchise files for court rehabilitation

The order bars the company from disposing of assets or repaying debts without court approval.

River Valley patisserie Pantler, known for Japanese-French desserts, to close on Aug 30

Pantler will continue operating with dine-in and takeaway services running as usual till Aug 30.

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