Food and beverage sector

Starbucks Korea regains coffee chain lead five months after ‘Tank Day’ controversy

Starbucks regained the top spot in sales after four months in second place.

Tasting menus below $100 per person: How restaurants are putting affordable luxury on the menu

Dishes from Assaggi.

Prima to move out of historic Keppel Road flour mill building in 2028

Diners saddened but unsurprised by Crystal Jade outlet closures; affected workers secure interviews

The Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen outlet at Suntec City, which closed in July.

Crystal Jade closes four more outlets, cuts 120 jobs ahead of proposed sale

Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen outlet at Suntec City on July 15.

7-Eleven exits India amid mounting competition

7-Eleven is a global chain of convenience stores best known for quick grab-and-go snacks, beverages, and household staples, often operating 24 hours.

Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy after expansion

Oprah Winfrey had decided to invest in True Food Kitchen and joined the board after dining in its Palo Alto, California, location.

Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages

Federal law prohibits Starbucks from using “sugar-free” to describe beverages containing more than 0.5g of sugar per 12-ounce serving.

OldTown White Coffee to close last Singapore outlet at Kallang Wave Mall

OldTown White Coffee’s final day of operations in Kallang Wave Mall in Singapore is Oct 11.

‘Unsafe’ Nestle low-fat dairy whitener sample found at India hotel, says regulator

India’s regulator, in September 2026, said it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard.

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