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Food and beverage sector

Melon cream bun recalled in S. Korea over foul odour. The culprit: Durian flavouring used by mistake

At the production facility, durian flavoring was mistakenly used in place of melon due to a labeling error.
At the production facility, durian flavoring was mistakenly used in place of melon due to a labeling error.

Day 1 of S’pore’s beverage container return scheme kicks in but eligible bottles, cans hard to find

Mr Muhammad Sirajuddin Ibrahim (right), 29, a part-time events crew member, explaining the beverage container return scheme to members of the public outside the Sheng Siong outlet at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 on April 1, 2026.
Mr Muhammad Sirajuddin Ibrahim (right), 29, a part-time events crew member, explaining the beverage container return scheme to members of the public outside the Sheng Siong outlet at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 on April 1, 2026.

New Bahru to add first international brands including Sushiro and Beams in Factory Block refresh

Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro is one of 12 new tenants joining New Bahru.
Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro is one of 12 new tenants joining New Bahru.

Priced to entice: Say hello to wallet-friendly Italian restaurants in Singapore

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Credit: PHOTO: TUTTO
Float: Sunlife
hyprice28 - Tutto Hero

Credit: PHOTO: TUTTO
Float: Sunlife

Tarte by Cheryl Koh to shut both Shaw Centre and Raffles City outlets on April 26

A post on Instagram on March 27 announced the closure of local tart specialist Tarte by Cheryl Koh.
A post on Instagram on March 27 announced the closure of local tart specialist Tarte by Cheryl Koh.

Letter from Hong Kong

‘Scrappy and so adaptable - like Hong Kong people’: Promoting the city’s iconic food

Hong Kong foodie influencer Virginia Chan sampling dishes at a “daipaidong”-style (street food) restaurant in Mong Kok.
Hong Kong foodie influencer Virginia Chan sampling dishes at a “daipaidong”-style (street food) restaurant in Mong Kok.

6 S’pore restaurants on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list; Odette is No. 19

Chef-owner Julien Royer of Odette.
Chef-owner Julien Royer of Odette.

Final pour: Tiger Beer to end production in Singapore after 96 years

The brewing of Heineken and Tiger Beer in Singapore will be progressively phased out over the next two years.
The brewing of Heineken and Tiger Beer in Singapore will be progressively phased out over the next two years.

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

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

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

Source and copyright: Smash Street
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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)

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.