Bitter times for Kampong Speu palm sugar
Due to the unfavourable weather, manufacturers have produced a mere 70-80 tonnes this season, or just over half of normal, compared to the 150 tonnes ordered by exporters.
Japan restaurant operators making further inroads in Asia
The growing popularity of Japanese food overseas has provided a boost, but the key to steady business is the development of fine-tuned flavors and ingredients tailored to local…
Asia’s largest cell-cultured chicken facility to be up and running in Singapore from 2023
Singapore is the first country to approve the sale of cell-based meat in December 2020, with the product coming from Good Meat.
China keen on Battambang durians
Companies intend to buy durian in the southwest of Battambang province for export to China in the future, creating opportunities for the farmers to expand their scale of operation.
Restaurant chains think outside box to blunt hit from soaring prices
Popular udon restaurant Marugame Seimen now cooks only the amount needed to fill the order – a way to stay competitive amid the spiraling costs ushered by the pandemic.
Traditional Chinese medicine meets coffee and ice cream in Guangzhou
In addition to specially roasted coffee, the shop also designs ice cream that is infused with TCM ingredients. It has found favor among young customers who appreciate healthy food.
Philippine restaurants struggle to source supply, meet demand
Industry experts propose this may persist as pandemic lockdowns in China – a critical trans-shipment hub – disrupt logistics while the Ukraine invasion cuts access to food…
Chef, 10, cooks up her menu for online fame
10-year-old Sun Jiarui has garnered more than 830,000 followers and 9 million likes on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, with her short cooking videos.
Wave of price hikes sweeping Japan’s beer industry
Beer and other alcoholic beverages will be a bit more pricey in autumn, as major brewers plan to raise their prices due to soaring prices of grains and other raw materials.
Omakase adds new flavor to Seoul’s food scene
From coffee to grilled pork, chef-curated dining services transcend business boundaries.
