Food & Beverage
Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online
Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online
The digital shift closes any room for fraudulent or ambiguous halal claims.
Food Empire's revenue up 23.9% to $554.7m in 9M 2025
Higher sales in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, contributed $95.5m to growth.
JB Foods revenue soars 57.7% YoY in H1 2026
This was due to higher average selling prices of the group’s cocoa ingredient products.
Japan Foods widens net loss in H1
The group said it was mainly due to closures of underperforming restaurants.
Can AI vending kitchens help Singapore’s restaurants survive soaring costs?
The government is looking into developing 'automated kitchens'
What to know about SaladStop!’s new AI assistant, Lulu
It will debut in Singapore in November before its global launch.
GS Holdings acquires Dyspatchr for $1.52m
Dyspatchr is a distributor of unique and fine beer, wine and spirits in Singapore.
Sheng Siong Group Q3 net profit surges to $43.8m
The group had a net profit of $116.1m for the past nine months.
Food Innovators Holdings returns to profitability in H1
Growth was driven by its Japan and Malaysia operations.
DoorDash enters Singapore market with Deliveroo acquisition
The company pledged to equip Deliveroo’s 178,000 merchants with more tools.
Retail sales reaches $4.3b in August driven by online sales
This was an increase of 5.2% compared to the previous year.
GS Holdings incorporates new subsidiary
Principal activities include the management and licensing of intellectual property.
SEHCs designed for social good, business flexibility: MSE
The Minister responded to parliamentary questions about SEHC’s model.
Keong Saik Bakery shuts Jewel Changi store earlier than planned
It will close due to rising costs and competitive pressures.
Temasek Shophouse grows ecosystem with addition of 2 partners
The new outlets will start operations on 29 September.
BaseHall 02 earns triple platinum sustainability certifications
It met strict requirements in environmental performance and wellness.
Del Monte Pacific records $7m net profit in Q1
Its sales increased by 13% to $261m.
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