Sarah ChenFood
Singapore Bakery Big Mouth Bakehouse Shuts Down Nine Months After Rebranding
The business behind the former Fluff Bakery ceased operations after struggling with accumulated debt, rising operating costs and weak retail sales.
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Minjun ParkFood
Japan’s I’m Donut? Enters Southeast Asia with First Kuala Lumpur Store
The Japanese bakery brand launched its debut regional outlet at The Exchange TRX with a 30-item menu featuring localized offerings.
Rajiv MenonFood
Hong Kong Bakery Brand Builds 30,000 Members Without Retailer POS Data
Powered by KlikNGo, the receipt-scanning loyalty program doubled repeat purchases and drove 47 per cent of sales uplift for the century-old manufacturer.
Maria SantosGeneral
Edible Adventures: Pop Marts Toy-Inspired Desserts Invade Singapore in Global Bakery Debut
Beijing-based creator of popular ‘blind box’ toys, Pop Mart, is branching out with a new line of business, launching its premiere international bakery in Singapore. The company is giving a fresh, three-dimensional, and edible spin to its famous characters,…
Wei ZhangFood
Miopane Bakery: Fresh Taiwanese Bagel Sensation Now Baking in Los Angeles
The Taiwanese bakery, Miopane, has successfully ventured into the United States market, launching its first store in Pasadena, Los Angeles. The Pasadena store boasts an open, production-centric layout, highlighting bagels showcased behind a glass counter with…
Sarah ChenFood
Simson’s Pantry Bolsters Bakery Line with High-Protein Mini Pizza Bases: A Tasty Transformation of a Family Favourite
Simson’s Pantry, the renowned bakery brand, has broadened its healthier product line by launching a new high-protein mini pizza base. This move comes following the successful initiation of its High Protein Souvlaki Flatbreads earlier this year. Enhancing…
Minjun ParkFood
Baileys Joins Forces with Melbourne’s Simply Mike’s Bakery to Unveil Limited-Edition Cinnamon Scroll Liqueur
In a unique pairing of flavors, Baileys has collaborated with the Melbourne-based bakery Simply Mike’s to bring to market a limited-edition Baileys Cinnamon Scroll. This creative concoction combines the warmth of cinnamon with the rich, creamy taste of…
Aiko TanakaFood
Budget bakery boom as Koreans turn to convenience store bread
In response to escalating prices in bakery franchises, that can exceed 10,000 won for just a few items, South Korean consumers are progressively seeking out more affordable private label (PB) bread. These are readily available in convenience stores and large…
Aiko TanakaFood
Filipino Bakery Chain Mary Grace Set For First International Venture In Singapore
Singapore has recently seen an influx of Chinese food and beverage (F&B) brands. Among them are the florist-café Tomacado, the popular teahouse Incloud, and Siji Miinfu, a specialist in Peking duck. However, the island nation is also preparing to welcome a…
Rajiv MenonFood
Luxury bakery chain Lady M shuts stores in Mainland China
Luxury confections brand Lady M will close all outlets on the Chinese mainland by September 10 but plans to return with a new business strategy later. The New York-based patisserie brand has 27 licensed stores in Chinese cities including Shanghai, Beijing,…
Minjun ParkFood
Paris Baguette opens its largest Singapore store
Best known for its Paris Baguette bakery franchise, SPC Group has opened four food brand stores in Singapore. The group is planning to make Singapore as its third axis of global growth after China and the United States. The group opened the new stores at…
Minjun ParkFood
Macau chain Koi Kei Bakery shuts stores as tourists stay away
Macau souvenir bakery Koi Kei Bakery, known for its peanut brittle and almond biscuits, will be closing its Hong Kong branches in Tsim Tsa Tsui, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok this Saturday, leaving the airport outlet (pictured) its sole remaining store in the…
Sarah ChenFood
Gontran Cherrier opens first Asian bakery in Hong Kong
Fourth-generation French baker and globally recognized pastry chef Gontran Cherrier has opened his first boulangerie and restaurant in Hong Kong’s K11 Musea. The Hong Kong store and restaurant mark the first flagship for Asia with further openings planned…
Maria SantosFood
Croquant Chou Zakuzaku opens in Singapore
Japanese bakery brand Croquant Chou Zakuzaku will open its first store in Singapore next month. The Croquant Chou Zakuzaku Singapore flagship store will take over its sister brand’s outlet Bake Cheese Tart at Ion Orchard. The new Japanese store will offer its…
Sarah ChenFood
Hattendo bakery to franchise stores in Hong Kong
Japanese baker Hattendo is planning to ramp up its store rollout in Asia, with particular focus on Greater China and Southeast Asia. The company – known for its cream-filled buns – already has stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. Its next stop is…
Aiko TanakaFood
Bali bakery Starter Lab to open in Singapore
Bali-based bakery Starter Lab is opening its first overseas branch in Singapore. Located at 721 Havelock Road, Singapore’s Starter Lab will be able to host up to 35 people around a communal table and bars, offering take-away coffee and bread. Its menu is…