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Food and beverage sector

Pasta bar Scarpetta debuts new burger bar Smash Street on April 3 in Amoy Street

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eqsmash25 - Smash Street - Classic Smash Burger+Fries+Chicken Poppers.

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J-power: How two Japanese food brands in Singapore thrive when others fail

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Mr Takagi Takaaki, 74, Managing Director of Creative Food Concept, with her daughter, Ms Sae Takagi, 39, Shareholder of Creative Food Concept, at the entrance of their Tampopo restaurant at Takashimaya Shopping Centre on March 11, 2026. 

Feature on long-lasting Japanese food brands that have continued to thrive in Singapore. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Takagi Takaaki, 74, Managing Director of Creative Food Concept, with her daughter, Ms Sae Takagi, 39, Shareholder of Creative Food Concept, at the entrance of their Tampopo restaurant at Takashimaya Shopping Centre on March 11, 2026. 

Feature on long-lasting Japanese food brands that have continued to thrive in Singapore. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Website launched to help people find beverage container return machines for 10-cent refund

Under the scheme, consumers pay a 10-cent deposit for bottled and canned drinks that range from 150ml to 3 litres.
Under the scheme, consumers pay a 10-cent deposit for bottled and canned drinks that range from 150ml to 3 litres.

Dinner and no drinks: Restaurants are struggling as Americans drink less

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly – and the bottom line is, too.
Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly – and the bottom line is, too.

Unilever considers potential separation of food assets

Unilever is speaking with advisers as it studies future options including a potential separation of most or all of the food business.
Unilever is speaking with advisers as it studies future options including a potential separation of most or all of the food business.

Australian tea brand T2 Tea to shut all outlets in Singapore

T2 Tea has branches at 313@Somerset, Suntec City and Vivocity.
T2 Tea has branches at 313@Somerset, Suntec City and Vivocity.

Waiters in S’pore among food services workers to get annual pay rise of up to 6.7% for next 3 years

About 15,000 full-time food services workers will have their monthly salaries raised to at least $2,220, said the Ministry of Manpower.
About 15,000 full-time food services workers will have their monthly salaries raised to at least $2,220, said the Ministry of Manpower.

Hong Kong chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore

The boarded up space of the former Itacho Sushi outlet at Ion Orchard. It was among the four outlets listed on Google Maps as permanently closed as at March 15.
The boarded up space of the former Itacho Sushi outlet at Ion Orchard. It was among the four outlets listed on Google Maps as permanently closed as at March 15.

Forum: In our quest for productivity, don’t forget the human touch

F&B outlets update collection processes, train staff ahead of drink container return scheme

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Hawker stalls at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre on June 15, 2025. Can use for hawker, cost of living, local culture, economy, inflation, spending. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
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Hawker stalls at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre on June 15, 2025. Can use for hawker, cost of living, local culture, economy, inflation, spending. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG

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