Food and beverage sector

EU to ban plant-based ‘steaks’ and ‘bacon’ but veggie ‘burgers’ can sizzle on

A chef cooks a plant-based meat substitute at a factory in Duppigheim, eastern France, on March 18, 2024.

Starbucks Korea to shut stores early on June 22 for history lessons after ‘Tank Day’ fiasco

The move comes after public backlash in May over a marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

Frozen laksa and mee pok made by Singaporean hawkers stocked in US supermarkets

Melbourne-based Singaporean Jameson Wong launched Singapore Hawker Haven in 2024 after a midnight craving for mee pok.

Yakult Singapore might make more orange Yakult based on demand before it stops for good in end-June

Yakult Singapore told ST that production volume is adjusted according to consumer demand.

Letter From Pahang

Cafes to check out in Malaysia’s Pahang state

hakopi - Cafe owner Akmal Zamri, second from left, recording a coffee cupping session at Temerloh's Kopi Empat Petang with friends.
ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI

Forum: Strengthening outreach for Beverage Container Return Scheme

Starbucks sees sales recovery in South Korea after ‘Tank Day’ controversy

Industry observers said the figures suggest Starbucks may be bouncing back from its sharp decline in sales seen in late May.

Noma to reopen Copenhagen restaurant with star chef Rene Redzepi in new role

Rene Redzepi in an Instagram post said he will take on a new creative role when Noma Copenhagen reopens on August 5.

Orange Yakult: Rest in peach, you will be missed by your loyal fans

Teacher Brenda Chew made a trip down to NTUC FairPrice at Bishan specially to buy the orange Yakult.

Ordering extra sauce in your McDonald’s burger? It will now cost you 30 cents

McDonald’s had previously started charging for additional condiments from Jan 2, 2025.

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