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photo: Cut Chicken Parts at Aeon Phnom Phen The Government of Cambodia had announced reductions on import tariffs on frozen whole poultry and poultry parts from 35 percent to 15 percent with effect from January 1, 2018. At the same time, the import duties on bone-in and boneless beef, pork,...

photo: Chef Norbert introducing the Poultry Nutrition Workshop USAPEEC Singapore successfully organized the twin U.S. Poultry and Food Safety Workshops in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from May 21 to 22, 2019. Targeted at a range of food service personnel including junior chefs, restaurateurs, and educators from culinary schools, these...

photo: A Wok Hey Stall Cosmopolitan Singapore serves a diverse array of food. One can be easily spoilt for choice. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a rising number of eateries, restaurants, and even hawkers are reinventing traditional favourites. However, this does not mean a total overhaul of...

photo: A section of the poultry practical class carried out by SHATEC as part of collaboration in the poultry curriculum project Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC), Singapore’s oldest established culinary school organized a poultry practical class for its culinary students. The class was open to students undergoing the...

photo: Nasi Lemak dish with Chicken Rendang For people residing abroad, the practice of cooking and eating together are linked to their memories of home according to Dr Kelvin Low, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the National University of Singapore.[1] Food is an important aspect of culture no matter...

Kaya Toast with Foie Gras and Scrambled Egg (Photo: The Quarters’ Facebook page) Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) sector has seen an improvement in productivity levels over the past five years. The real value added per actual hour worked has increased by 1.4 percent per annum. Yet, this figure...

photo: Diamond shaped egg tart One of the most popular and craved pastries in Singapore is the egg tart. During the frequent hot sunny afternoons, it is common to see Singaporeans snacking on the sweet golden creamy egg custard enclosed in the crunchy crusts accompanied by an icy cold drink....

photo: Fatpapas, a halal certified restaurant which includes chicken burgers, chicken kebab and turkey bacon in its menu Dining out with Muslim friends and colleagues has become much easier now than before as more and more local restaurants and cafes are obtaining halal certification. Singapore’s halal food market is turning...

photo: Herbal Chicken Soup In tropical climes, the flu season usually coincides with the onset of the rainy season. During this period, the elderly will cook bowls of steamy savory chicken soup for the young ones. But does it really help? The widespread faith in the healing properties of the...