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Food prices

Shrinking sales: US’ biggest shrimp supplier India, rocked by tariffs, seeks new markets

Shrimp accounts for two-thirds of India’s seafood exports, making the shellfish the backbone of Indian marine trade. 
Shrimp accounts for two-thirds of India’s seafood exports, making the shellfish the backbone of Indian marine trade. 

Diners unfazed if budget meal options shrink, many prefer regular coffee shop fare

Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.
Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.

Despite Trump’s claims, grocery prices in US are rising. Here’s why

The cost of groceries surged in December 2025, according to data released on Jan 13, 2026. But President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim that they’ve fallen.
The cost of groceries surged in December 2025, according to data released on Jan 13, 2026. But President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim that they’ve fallen.

Japan PM Takaichi to consider suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to carry out aggressive but responsible fiscal policy, and markets have reacted to speculation on her plans.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to carry out aggressive but responsible fiscal policy, and markets have reacted to speculation on her plans.

Dubai chewy cookie frenzy sends pistachio prices in South Korea soaring

Dujjonku is made by combining pistachio cream and kadaif, a thread-like Middle Eastern pastry made from flour, cornstarch and salt.
Dujjonku is made by combining pistachio cream and kadaif, a thread-like Middle Eastern pastry made from flour, cornstarch and salt.

Stallholders say HDB’s move to make budget meals optional offers some relief amid rising costs

The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.
The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.

HDB coffee shops renewing leases no longer required to offer budget meals from Jan 10

The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.
The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.

World food prices dip in December but still up in 2025, says UN

Vegetable oil prices eased 0.2 per cent in December to a six-month low, as weaker soy, rapeseed and sunflower oil quotations offset gains in palm oil.
Vegetable oil prices eased 0.2 per cent in December to a six-month low, as weaker soy, rapeseed and sunflower oil quotations offset gains in palm oil.

From sambal to swank: Why a Malaysian food influencer’s upmarket move struck a nerve

Malaysian influencer Khairul Aming's plans to open an upmarket Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has sparked online criticism after he said prices will not be "people friendly".
Malaysian influencer Khairul Aming's plans to open an upmarket Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has sparked online criticism after he said prices will not be "people friendly".

Is carob the new cocoa? NUS researchers fine-tune carob as chocolate alternative

ST20251125_202536000629/ Hester Tan/ hscarob/ NUS created a sustainable alternative to chocolate, carob pulp by grinding and roasting creating 2 versions. Associate Prof Liu Shao Quan (left) and Mr Manfred Ku, PhD student from Department of Food Science and Technology, NUS at 2 Science Drive 2 on 25 November 2025
ST20251125_202536000629/ Hester Tan/ hscarob/ NUS created a sustainable alternative to chocolate, carob pulp by grinding and roasting creating 2 versions. Associate Prof Liu Shao Quan (left) and Mr Manfred Ku, PhD student from Department of Food Science and Technology, NUS at 2 Science Drive 2 on 25 November 2025

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