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Food and beverage sector

US infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart supplier’s whole milk powder, FDA says

The FDA sent warnings to retailers like Target in December for continuing to sell the products after they were recalled.
The FDA sent warnings to retailers like Target in December for continuing to sell the products after they were recalled.

The ‘McDonaldisation’ of nasi lemak: Can central kitchens save Singapore's food industry?

The pH levels, viscosity and salinity of Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang’s dishes are measured at the central kitchen to ensure consistency.
The pH levels, viscosity and salinity of Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang’s dishes are measured at the central kitchen to ensure consistency.

Viewpoint

Hooters’ Singapore exit and the fall of the American idol

Hooters is closing down its sole Singapore outlet in Clarke Quay at the end of January after an almost 30-year run.
Hooters is closing down its sole Singapore outlet in Clarke Quay at the end of January after an almost 30-year run.

All Lotteria fast food outlets in Japan to be converted to Zetteria brand by March

Zensho Holdings, which purchased Lotteria in 2023, has been converting the outlets into the Zetteria brand.
Zensho Holdings, which purchased Lotteria in 2023, has been converting the outlets into the Zetteria brand.

Singapore wins 2026 Gelato World Cup in Italy

(From left) The winning chefs from the Singapore National Pastry Team Chew Wei Lung, Dexter Lee, Loh Cheng Kit and Jason Tan and their winning entry titled "Circus".
(From left) The winning chefs from the Singapore National Pastry Team Chew Wei Lung, Dexter Lee, Loh Cheng Kit and Jason Tan and their winning entry titled "Circus".

US chain Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore to shut on Jan 24

Ruth's Chris Steak House at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore.
Ruth's Chris Steak House at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore.

Some drink producers feel the squeeze even with $2.5k grant for container return scheme

Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.
Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.

Budget 2026: Restaurant association seeks help with labour cost, to control excessive rent increases

ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of diners at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on restaurants, food and beverage (F&B) businesses, sales, manpower crunch, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 
ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of diners at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on restaurants, food and beverage (F&B) businesses, sales, manpower crunch, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 

New $2,500 NEA grant to help beverage producers defray cost of container return scheme

All registered beverage producers will be automatically given the grant of up to $2,500 per producer, valid until the end of September 2027.
All registered beverage producers will be automatically given the grant of up to $2,500 per producer, valid until the end of September 2027.

South Korea to streamline procedures for entry of North Korean food products

Officials stressed that the move does not signal a resumption of large-scale commercial trade with North Korea.
Officials stressed that the move does not signal a resumption of large-scale commercial trade with North Korea.

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