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Food and beverage sector

Best of both worlds: Is blended meat the food of the future?

Burgers made with Q Protein’s beef patty with cheese, a blend of premium beef mince, soya-based protein and shredded cheese.
Burgers made with Q Protein’s beef patty with cheese, a blend of premium beef mince, soya-based protein and shredded cheese.

Battle for your sushi dollar: What’s shaking up Singapore’s sushi scene?

(Clockwise from top left) Sushi Tei's Sakura Ebi Salmon Roll, Sushi Kenshin's signature handroll, Sushi-GO's spring menu Sakura Tai Zanmai, Fat Cow's three wagyu nigiri.
(Clockwise from top left) Sushi Tei's Sakura Ebi Salmon Roll, Sushi Kenshin's signature handroll, Sushi-GO's spring menu Sakura Tai Zanmai, Fat Cow's three wagyu nigiri.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 25, 2026

This handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (C-R) and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (2ndL) walking with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) upon his arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad. Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, ahead of planned Iran-US peace negotiations. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /Pakistan's Prime Minister Office " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
This handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (C-R) and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (2ndL) walking with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) upon his arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad. Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, ahead of planned Iran-US peace negotiations. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /Pakistan's Prime Minister Office " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Chips today, fog tomorrow? Study links processed foods to waning focus

Researchers in three universities have found that as the proportion of ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet increases, their performance on attention-based tasks decline.
Researchers in three universities have found that as the proportion of ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet increases, their performance on attention-based tasks decline.

American whiskey distilleries reroute shipments to Singapore as trade tensions bite

Whisky drinkers in Singapore could soon see a broader range of bourbon-led cocktail creations at bars and restaurants here.
Whisky drinkers in Singapore could soon see a broader range of bourbon-led cocktail creations at bars and restaurants here.

As Clementi Mall changes hands, residents worry over dwindling diversity

A recent influx of foreign investors and businesses is changing Singapore’s retail landscape, with local businesses concerned that they will be pressured by rising rents.
A recent influx of foreign investors and businesses is changing Singapore’s retail landscape, with local businesses concerned that they will be pressured by rising rents.

Johor eateries may raise prices as Middle East crisis bites

Restaurant and stall operators have warned that price increases are likely in the coming weeks if rising operational costs, driven by global instability, continue to mount.
Restaurant and stall operators have warned that price increases are likely in the coming weeks if rising operational costs, driven by global instability, continue to mount.

Refreshed guide for local food manufacturing firms to measure progress towards sustainability goals

Global security challenges have reshaped how food is produced and traded, said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling.
Global security challenges have reshaped how food is produced and traded, said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling.

The longer the marriage, the bigger the discount? Singapore restaurants roll out quirky deals

(From left) Discounts tied to the length of a cheese pull at Pizza Maru's new Changi Airport Terminal 2 outlet, to disco brunch at La Vache! Steakhouse, and Haku Sushi's Rolling Omakase Lunch.
(From left) Discounts tied to the length of a cheese pull at Pizza Maru's new Changi Airport Terminal 2 outlet, to disco brunch at La Vache! Steakhouse, and Haku Sushi's Rolling Omakase Lunch.

News analysis

After false starts and a muted launch, can beverage container return scheme improve recycling in S’pore?

One of the reverse vending machines that accept used drink containers carrying the “10c SG Return” logo, at an HDB void deck in Admiralty.
One of the reverse vending machines that accept used drink containers carrying the “10c SG Return” logo, at an HDB void deck in Admiralty.

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