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Bento boxes first originated in Japan in the fifth century when farmers, fishermen and hunters brought along their lunches with them to work. The practice was nothing out of the ordinary, but the boxes were. The design came from a farmer’s seed box with multiple compartments for different dishes,...

Frozen food and e-commerce channels have emerged from the pandemic and lockdowns as the darlings of the food industry, triggering significant shifts in shoppers’ behavior in Asian markets. The data was gleaned from a FMCG and CPG 2021 report by international research data and analytics group, YouGov. The report...

Lendlease, in collaboration with WWF-Singapore, announced the launch of the “Circularity in Retail: Tackling the Waste Problem” report on August 5, as part of their commitment under PACT (Plastic ACTion). In line with Singapore’s zero-waste ambitions, the study serves as a guide for the retail sector to improve efforts towards a...

In the days and months following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in immunity-boosting food and beverages (F&B) tripled among consumers. Google Trends data searches for the word ‘immune’ within the F&B category continually shot up until 100 weeks after the pandemic announcement. While F&B brands are more...

With the NFL football season fast approaching, game days require championship-level meals and snacks. Whether your game day calls for a full-blown party or supporting your favorite team at home with friends, the nibbles you serve are going to set the stage for game time. Build your menu with...

Often referred to as “food for the soul”, music is one of the universally celebrated cultural aspects of human society.  Indeed, there is an actual correlation between music and food – one feeds the ear, the other feeds our stomach. Several studies have shown that listening to music while eating increases...

Before wondering about the bizarreness of this combination, give us a moment to explain. There are some combinations that might sound as wrong as they taste, but then there are those that use entirely different ingredients and end up making the dish even more delicious. Chocolate and chicken are...

If you want to get over the sluggish mid-afternoon slump without overloading yourself with caffeine, here’s something to think about. A classic high tea spread with finger sandwiches, quiches, scones, and cakes, served on fine china and silver platters. While quintessentially a British tradition, afternoon tea has gained quite...

For Americans around the world, the Fourth of July marks the birth of U.S. independence, and till today, it remains an important national holiday and a symbol of patriotism. Falling in mid-summer, the day has become a major celebration accompanied by outdoor leisure activities, family get-togethers, fireworks, parades and...

Owing to increased egg consumption, the global egg market is expected to grow to USD 227.39 billion in 2021, from USD 213.13 billion last year. According to a study by ReportLinker, Asia Pacific was the largest region in the sector, accounting for 64% of the market in 2020, followed...