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Food prices

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

World food prices fall for third month in November, UN’s FAO says

Meat prices declined 0.8 per cent, with pork and poultry leading the decrease, while beef quotations stabilised as the removal of US tariffs on beef imports tempered recent strength.
Meat prices declined 0.8 per cent, with pork and poultry leading the decrease, while beef quotations stabilised as the removal of US tariffs on beef imports tempered recent strength.

Festive feasting: 16 Christmas meals from $15 to $300 and takeaway turkey treats

Peppermint's festive feast spread.
Peppermint's festive feast spread.

Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN

FILE PHOTO: Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen in Gaza City, August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen in Gaza City, August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo

Thai rice prices surge on major orders from China and Singapore

Thai Rice Mills Association president Banjong Tangjitwattanakul said domestic paddy prices have continued to climb despite the peak harvest season.
Thai Rice Mills Association president Banjong Tangjitwattanakul said domestic paddy prices have continued to climb despite the peak harvest season.

Trump talks up economy in meeting with McDonald’s owners, operators

US President Donald Trump reversed course on Nov 14 when he announced the elimination of duties on more than 200 imported food items.
US President Donald Trump reversed course on Nov 14 when he announced the elimination of duties on more than 200 imported food items.

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