Food & Beverage

The Wok People, Cheers launch first unmanned convenience store

The store operates 24/7 in the UMC Singapore staff cafeteria. 

FIH lodges preliminary offer document for SGX listing, IPO

IPO proceeds will fund overseas expansion and acquire rights for new themed restaurants in Japan.

Grocery shoppers turn to house brands as food prices rise

Nine in 10 shoppers have bought house brands in the last 12 months. 

F&B profits “erode” as customer pool stagnates

The number of new F&B establishments was unmatched by the growth of tourists and locals.

Food Empire secures US$40m investment from Ikhlas Capital

In exchange, Food Empire will issue 5-year redeemable exchangeable notes.

RE&S Holdings net profit dips by 0.7% YoY in FY 2024

Earnings per share also decreased to $0.021.

Food Empire net profit drops by 12.8% in H1 2024

This was due to profit depreciation in the Russian market. 

Singapore and Indonesia sign halal certification recognition pact

Singapore is the third country to sign such an agreement with Indonesia.

Gardenia maker QAF Limited sees 154% PATMI increase as tax costs decrease

Income tax expense dropped 28% YoY to $1.7m to $.4.4m in H1.

Singapore greenlights law to facilitate surplus food donation to reduce waste

Donors will be protected by the law, given they comply with safety and hygiene rules.