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Pistachio prices hit 8-year high on war in major grower Iran
17+ hour, 52+ min ago (514+ words) Iran is the world's second-largest producer of pistachios. Published'Apr 13, 2026, 10: 25 AM Updated'Apr 13, 2026, 04: 58 PM KUALA LUMPUR " After upending global supply chains that move critical fuels and fertilisers, the war in Iran has pushed prices of a popular nut grown in the country…...
Middle East war takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (600+ words) The rising price of LPG has hit the Philippines' humble street food vendors. Published'Apr 12, 2026, 02: 05 PM Updated'Apr 12, 2026, 02: 53 PM MANILA - Filipinos like their "pares, a traditional beef stew, served hot " but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect…...
In the online "maxxing" era, what is the deal with fibre and protein?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (850+ words) Surveys show that more people, especially Gen Z and millennial customers, are aiming to consume more protein and fibre for better health. Published'Apr 11, 2026, 11: 20 AM NEW YORK " First, it was protein. Now, it is fibre. The "maxxing" mindset has permeated social…...
Taiwan detects first cases of swine fever
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) A vendor cuts meat at a pork stall at a local traditional market in Keelung, Taiwan, on Oct 23. Published'Oct 23, 2025, 12: 50 PM Updated'Oct 23, 2025, 04: 17 PM Taipei " Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the…...
Tiong Bahru pilot to encourage responsible recycling kicks off; blue bins being removed
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (802+ words) Three-year-old resident Ethan Bei arriving in a mini push car with plastic bottles for a community recycling drive at Tiong Bahru Community Centre on April 11. Published'Apr 11, 2026, 04: 30 PM Updated'Apr 12, 2026, 12: 25 AM SINGAPORE " More than 50 residents streamed in for Tiong Bahru's first community…...
SFA lifts ban on import of pork products from Taiwan after African swine fever outbreak is contained
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) The restrictions, which have been in place since Oct 25, were lifted on April 9. Published'Apr 11, 2026, 09: 39 PM Updated'Apr 11, 2026, 09: 42 PM SINGAPORE - A temporary ban on the import of pork and pork products from Taiwan has been lifted, after an African swine fever outbreak…...
Bibimbap boom: Eateries offering the dish and K-style cai fan, with free-flow sides, are on the rise
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1665+ words) Bibim Deli's South Korean chef-owner Min Yohan at the casual eatery at Suntec City. Published'Apr 11, 2026, 02: 00 PM SINGAPORE " Step aside, Hanwoo beef. All hail bibimbap. South Korean premium beef may have dominated Singapore headlines since it became available here in late…...
Fomer actor Huang Yiliang turns fishmonger and hawker
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1410+ words) Former actor Huang Yiliang at his stall Old Fisherman at Circuit Road Hawker Centre. Published'Apr 11, 2026, 10: 30 AM SINGAPORE " By 7am, six days a week, former actor Huang Yiliang is at Mac Pherson Market and Food Centre, scaling and cleaning fish at his…...
New halal-compliant ingredient to help S'pore seniors with chewing difficulties enjoy meals
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (601+ words) Satay, ketupat and satay sauce (left) and curry fishballs (right), made with MAKANsoft powder (background). Published'Apr 10, 2026, 07: 45 PM Updated'Apr 11, 2026, 12: 15 AM SINGAPORE - Seniors who struggle to chew or swallow often lose their appetite and enjoyment of food, putting them at risk of…...
Paragon and Janice Wong unveil Singapore's largest chocolate art installation
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (582+ words) Published'Apr 09, 2026, 02: 35 PM Updated'Apr 09, 2026, 02: 37 PM SINGAPORE " Paragon mall in Orchard Road is now home to the largest chocolate art installation in Singapore. The feat was made official in the mall's atrium, where a representative from the Singapore Book of Records certified…...