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Food and beverage sector

World’s most expensive coffee goes on sale in Dubai at $1,300 a cup

Barista Serkan Sagsoz, co-founder of Julith Coffee, prepares Nido 7FC Panama coffee that costs 3,600 dirhams (S$1,275) at his cafe in Dubai on Oct 30.
Barista Serkan Sagsoz, co-founder of Julith Coffee, prepares Nido 7FC Panama coffee that costs 3,600 dirhams (S$1,275) at his cafe in Dubai on Oct 30.

Ramen revival: Regional flavours from Osaka to Niigata, $3.90 hawker options, S’pore-style noodles

(Clockwise from top left) Tokusei Karashibi Miso Ramen and Niku-Niku Karashibi Miso Ramen from Kikanbo, Next Shikaku’s Slow-cooked Oyster Broth “Koeru”, Ginger Shoyu Ramen With Special Topping and Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen from Ramen Soshiji and Black Tiger Prawn Tempura, Signature Tonkotsu Ramen and Abura Dry Ramen from hawker stall Uma Haus.
(Clockwise from top left) Tokusei Karashibi Miso Ramen and Niku-Niku Karashibi Miso Ramen from Kikanbo, Next Shikaku’s Slow-cooked Oyster Broth “Koeru”, Ginger Shoyu Ramen With Special Topping and Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen from Ramen Soshiji and Black Tiger Prawn Tempura, Signature Tonkotsu Ramen and Abura Dry Ramen from hawker stall Uma Haus.

Twelve Cupcakes staff gather at MOM services centre to seek recourse after chain closes

Twelve Cupcakes announced on Oct 30 that it had closed down and gone into provisional liquidation.
Twelve Cupcakes announced on Oct 30 that it had closed down and gone into provisional liquidation.

Alcohol stocks take $1 trillion hit as drinking habits change

The alcohol industry has been hammered by shifting drinking habits and, rising health concerns, compounded by US tariffs.
The alcohol industry has been hammered by shifting drinking habits and, rising health concerns, compounded by US tariffs.

South Korea investigates death of worker at London Bagel Museum over reported overwork

The 26-year-old employee had reportedly worked nearly 80 hours in a week.
The 26-year-old employee had reportedly worked nearly 80 hours in a week.

Twelve Cupcakes closes down with about 80 staff affected; union says not given advance notice

Twelve Cupcakes, founded by artiste Jaime Teo and former radio DJ Daniel Ong, was sold in 2016 to India's Dhunseri Group.
Twelve Cupcakes, founded by artiste Jaime Teo and former radio DJ Daniel Ong, was sold in 2016 to India's Dhunseri Group.

Modern steakhouse Coach Restaurant opens at Jewel Changi Airport on Oct 31

eqcoach29 - Coach Jewel Front 1.

Source and copyright: The Coach Restaurant
Condition: Free
Float: LIFE
eqcoach29 - Coach Jewel Front 1.

Source and copyright: The Coach Restaurant
Condition: Free
Float: LIFE

Chomp Chomp Food Centre to close from Oct 27 for upgrading, will reopen in January 2026

The closure is for repairs and upgrading to be carried out and this is slated to last until Jan 26, 2026.
The closure is for repairs and upgrading to be carried out and this is slated to last until Jan 26, 2026.

Free-flowing in Singapore: So many restaurants, so many booze offers

Restaurants like (clockwise from left) Sarai Fine Thai, 10|Scotts and Gu:um are offering all-you-can-drink-deals.
Restaurants like (clockwise from left) Sarai Fine Thai, 10|Scotts and Gu:um are offering all-you-can-drink-deals.

Tea chain Chagee sticking to high prices despite sales plunge

Chagee has rolled out a line of extracted brewed teas and cha lattes at prices double or even triple what other chains charge for their discounted drinks. 
Chagee has rolled out a line of extracted brewed teas and cha lattes at prices double or even triple what other chains charge for their discounted drinks. 

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.