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Food prices

Fast food’s turndown sheds light on the US economy

Fast-food chains are seeing headwinds to their business model.
Fast-food chains are seeing headwinds to their business model.

Malaysia to implement toll discounts, price caps to ease costs during CNY period

Price controls would be enforced for nine days, from Feb 13 to 21.
Price controls would be enforced for nine days, from Feb 13 to 21.

Fewer women in Japan plan to give Valentine’s chocolate as inflation bites

Women traditionally give a box of chocolates to men, including their romantic partner and father.
Women traditionally give a box of chocolates to men, including their romantic partner and father.

Canada's Carney wins admiration globally but struggles to lower food costs at home

A person shops in a grocery store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
A person shops in a grocery store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

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.

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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.