Food & Beverage
FoodXervices to wind down by end-April after 92 years of business
FoodXervices to wind down by end-April after 92 years of business
The company cited the loss of its headquarters as a key factor in its decision.
Yeo Hiap Seng retrenches 25 staff following Malaysia production shift
The company will offer affected employees job placement, career guidance, and counselling.
Singapore brewing to wind down as APBS shifts production to Malaysia, Vietnam
The transition is expected to impact around 130 roles over the next two years.
F&N names Tarang Gupta CEO-designate in 90-day handover plan
Current CEO Lim Yew Hoe will retire on 30 September after a three-month transition period.
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
Foodservice continues to trip over rising costs and supply chain obstacles
Complicated menu items or low-selling items should be removed.
Pizza Hut chases solo diners
The meal may be solo, but the experience is still social.
Café chain The Providore ends operations in Singapore
The company has not publicly confirmed a reason for the closures.
F&B sales fall 3.4% in January on CNY timing effect
Across segments, restaurant sales registered a 9.3% YoY drop.
CLD launches 272-unit food manufacturing hub in Kallang
Development includes ramp-up food factory and heritage block.
Deliveroo exits Singapore market after 11 years
Its platform will remain live until 4 March 2026.
Food Empire profit slumps 32% in FY 2025
Net profit rose 37% in FY2025 on record revenue and 45% jump in normalised EBITDA.
UK's Sides expands in Singapore with Sentosa opening
This follows the debut of its first outlet in April 2025.
Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut
Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.
F&B operators to brace for higher costs as EP, S Pass salary floors rise
The minimum salary for EP holders will rise to $6,000, and for S Pass to $3,600.
Higher tax drags F&N’s profit by 13% to $64m in Q1
The effective tax rate increased to 29.4%.
Tim Ho Wan focuses on value, subdued locations in Singapore reach
Dim sum chain responds to rising costs and labour shortages by doubling down on quality.
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