In a statement shared today (May 10) by FamilyMart Malaysia, the convenience store chain announced that its FamiCafé in Menara U, Shah Alam, has obtained halal certification from Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM). This makes it the first convenience…
Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, delivered food to people’s doorstep in San Francisco for those ordering from Uber Eats. He completed 10 trips and managed to rake in $98.91. He tweeted about this from his personal handle saying “Spent a few hours delivering for…
Philippines specialty store retailer SSI Group will play host to Chinese restaurant chain Crystal Jade in the territory. The firm has contracted with Crystal Jade Management to own and operate the brand in the Philippines as part of its expanding F&B…
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…
Marley Spoon launched its meal kit service in Tasmania on Wednesday, making it the first service of its kind available on the Australian island state. The delivery service will initially cover the greater Hobart and Launceston areas, but Marley Spoon said it…
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is set to develop and open more than 1500 Popeyes restaurants in Mainland China over the next 10 years. Popeyes China will be the last of Restaurant Brands International’s three major brands to enter the Chinese market. Burger King…
Restaurant chain Oporto has launched in Vietnam under local franchisee Ben Thanh Group, with plans to open 24 restaurants across the territory in the next 10 years. The brand’s CEO Craig Tozer indicated the Vietnamese expansion provides a further gateway to a…
Japanese ramen chain Afuri is to open its first outlet in Singapore, at Funan mall. Brought to Singapore by F&B group Japan Foods Holding, the Funan outlet will be known as Afuri Ramen + Dumpling. Besides Afuri’s signature yuzu ramens, the expanded menu will…
Hong Kong’s latest food truck may have found its sweet spot on Disneyland’s doorstep after its first location was deemed too remote. Mein by Maureen, which offers lo mein (noodles in seafood sauce), has made its new home on Park Promenade, the only…
Indonesia will soon export chicken as production has doubled, Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said. “Right now, we are campaigning for self-reliance in protein which is found in abundance in our husbandry and fishery commodities,” he stated here on…