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The Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Heat (RTH) food market is thriving in Southeast Asia, one household at a time. Thanks to its convenience and value for money, RTE and RTH foods are a perfect fit for busy lifestyles. Going beyond the typical fare of soups and instant noodles, brands are...

Of the five senses commonly associated with food, taste is paramount. Plating food in an appealing way used to be the hallmark of fine dining, but in the age Instagram, it has become a prerequisite. Smell, presentation, and ambience all have a role to play in the modern dining...

With the ever-shifting consumer needs and demand, supermarkets continue to evolve and change the way we view the grocery landscape and modern retail shopping. Adopting unique ways to attract customers, supermarkets are totally transforming their space to make weekly grocery trips even more enjoyable. In addition to serving all...

With more than three decades of culinary experience, Celebrity Chef Eric Teo is a well-known TV personality and former President of the Singapore Chefs Association.  He runs his own consultancy company, ET Culinary Arts and serves as Master Mentor at the Asian Culinary Institute Singapore. Chef Teo was recently...

Four hundred and fifty meals a day, seven days a week. Private members’ club, Straits Clan, in collaboration with The Lo & Behold Group is teaming up with Singapore’s MICHELIN-star restaurant chefs Julien Royer, Keirin Buck, Shigeru Koizumi and many more, to bring meals to migrant workers at the...

As global cuisine continues to evolve, we are also witnessing a revolution of ethnic cuisine as it blends traditional and contemporary aspects into uniquely Asian creations. From pandan to durian, prepare to blow your mind with these peculiar but palatable dishes the region has to offer.   All Wrapped...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy with lockdowns and social distancing measures, some food businesses are looking to alternatives to bring to the table.  Many are already working with tech companies to digitize food service operations to cater to the massive demand for groceries and daily...

Isan, the northeast region of Thailand, makes up thirty percent of the country’s population located on the Khorat Plateau. The cuisine bears heavy influence from the Laos and Khmer palate of Cambodia. Found everywhere from street food vendors and high-end restaurants in Bangkok, to its growing presence in the...

Just because it’s ugly, doesn’t mean it’s basic! In the wake of food waste and its ever-growing pile in Singapore, kitchens are joining forces to destigmatize imperfect food and raise awareness.   From the Bud In the last decade, over 763,000 tons of food waste was generated in Singapore,...

Shake Shack’s Chick’n Shack Burger (Source: Shake Shack’s Facebook Page) Burger-lovers, unite! Asia is turning into a magnet for giant fast food chains, bringing both their hype and burgers across the continent to a place near you. If you just can’t get enough of those juicy patties, dripping sauce...