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Purple reign: Philippines seeks to keep grip on ube throne

Ube was a staple of Philippine gardens as long as 5,000 years ago, boiled and eaten by families as a substitute to rice when their provisions ran out.
Ube was a staple of Philippine gardens as long as 5,000 years ago, boiled and eaten by families as a substitute to rice when their provisions ran out.

Viral Japanese bakery I’m Donut? to open outlet in Singapore

Japanese bakery I’m Donut? made waves on social media for its pillowy doughnuts.
Japanese bakery I’m Donut? made waves on social media for its pillowy doughnuts.

Starbucks’ Peanuts merchandise draws queues, brisk sales after S’pore launch

The autumn-themed Starbucks collection features beloved Peanuts characters Snoopy and Woodstock across a range of merchandise.
The autumn-themed Starbucks collection features beloved Peanuts characters Snoopy and Woodstock across a range of merchandise.

Philippines halts exports of fresh purple yam as demand rises

Ube is increasingly sought by processors and overseas buyers, but planting materials needed to expand production are limited.
Ube is increasingly sought by processors and overseas buyers, but planting materials needed to expand production are limited.

China’s viral ‘spicy strips’ take a bite of global snack market

A factory in Pingjiang, China, turns out nearly 700 tonnes of spongy, red-coloured latiao, or spicy strips, a day.
A factory in Pingjiang, China, turns out nearly 700 tonnes of spongy, red-coloured latiao, or spicy strips, a day.

From old bungalows to chic cafes: How the RTS is reshaping JB neighbourhoods

Annie Low runs Shuu Patisserie, a European cottage-inspired bakery located in Taman Abad in Johor Bahru.
Annie Low runs Shuu Patisserie, a European cottage-inspired bakery located in Taman Abad in Johor Bahru.

Letter From Dak Lak

Beyond bitter: Vietnam brews a new image for robusta, one sip at a time

Aeroco’s owner Le Dinh Tu drinking coffee with visitors at the cafe on his farm near Ea Kao Lake in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital in Dak Lak province, on June 30.
Aeroco’s owner Le Dinh Tu drinking coffee with visitors at the cafe on his farm near Ea Kao Lake in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital in Dak Lak province, on June 30.

Chick-fil-A opening second outlet at Millenia Walk on July 30

Chick-fil-A Millenia Walk will serve the same items as the brand’s first Singapore restaurant at Bugis+.
Chick-fil-A Millenia Walk will serve the same items as the brand’s first Singapore restaurant at Bugis+.

Do these high-protein recipes live up to the hype?

Cottage cheese beef bowl, which is trending on TikTok .
Cottage cheese beef bowl, which is trending on TikTok .

Trending Food

From KFC to Brotzeit to Lau Pa Sat, 10 dining deals to score for World Cup season

Look out for themed dishes and cocktails, as well as limited-edition merchandise.
Look out for themed dishes and cocktails, as well as limited-edition merchandise.

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