Food and beverage sector

Twelve Cupcakes owes over $1m to creditors; workers may get Oct salary in Q1 2026

Twelve Cupcakes, which suddenly ceased operations on Oct 29, has entered full liquidation as of Nov 24.

Drinks giant Suntory to debut Barrel, its first Hibiki concept restaurant, in Cecil Street

Barrel takes over the space that previously housed American grill restaurant Rosemead and rum bar Sugarhall, both of which shut on July 26.

New bubble tea brand Cai Ca replaces 6 Gong Cha outlets, launches soya milk tea line

Mr Kang Puay Seng (middle) said he found himself at a crossroads when Gong Cha’s Singapore franchise ended at the end of September.

CEO Insights

How Philippines’ Jollibee has rewritten what it takes to thrive in S’pore’s tough fast-food market

Jollibee’s president and head of international business Dennis Flores said Singapore led Jollibee’s international performance in the first half of 2025.

Old-school Hakka restaurant gets fresh lease of life with change of ownership

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Ms Chen Yiwen, 40, the new owner of Plum Village - Singapore's best known Hakka restaurant, on Nov 18, 2025.

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Letter From Gumi

Once it was South Korea’s Silicon Valley. Now it is known for making Shin ramyun and viral gimbap

Little known to most, the south-eastern city of Gumi is home to ramyun maker Nongshim’s flagship factory.

Food Picks

Savour three kinds of soya sauces in milky gelato from Ethos Gelato Lab

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Ultra-processed foods a danger to global public health, experts warn

Bags of chips and other snack foods are displayed on shelves at a store in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

French court says Perrier can keep marketing as ‘natural mineral water’

A consumer rights group had pressed for a suspension of Perrier sales over the company's microfiltration process.

Beware of fraudsters impersonating food delivery platforms

The victims received unsolicited calls from scammers claiming to represent food delivery platforms.

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