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The RAS secretariat team
RAS Originals
September 30, 2026

We are hiring: Executive, Programme & Partnerships

RAS is hiring an Executive, Programme & Partnerships to help run the events and programmes that bring Singapore's F&B industry together. Meet the team.

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Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from Jul 2025 to Jul 2026
F&B Industry Insights
September 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - JULY 2026

July's data shows the sector's decline is slowing—but don't mistake stabilisation for recovery. Fast food is surging while cafes and food courts struggle. The real story: a market that's resetting into distinct winners and losers. Cost pressures remain unrelieved. Here's what the numbers mean for your business—and how to position now. Read our full breakdown to understand what this means for your operations and bottom line.

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Cover of the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2026 e-booklet: Never Back Down, The Arena of Champions
RAS Epicurean Star Award
August 26, 2026

RAS Epicurean Star Award 2026 e-Booklet

Read the official e-booklet for the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2026 — the finalists, the categories and the stories behind the champions.

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The RAS Herald, January to July 2026, cover
RAS Originals
July 1, 2026

The RAS Herald · January to July 2026

A look back at the first half of 2026, from KopiTalks and Lo Hei to the return of Restaurant Asia.

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Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from June 2025 to June 2026
F&B Industry Insights
June 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - JUNE 2026

June's F&B takings slipped to $1.5 billion, with every segment down month-on-month even as retail sales grew 4.0% — a clear sign that discretionary dining is being trimmed first. Read our full breakdown to understand what this means for your operations and bottom line.

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Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from May 2025 to May 2026
F&B Industry Insights
June 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - MAY 2026

May’s F&B takings rebounded strongly to $1.65 billion, revealing a clear shift as diners return to full-service restaurants while food courts face deepening pressure. Read our full breakdown to understand what this two-speed market means for your operations and bottom line.

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Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from April 2025 to April 2026
F&B Industry Insights
June 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - APRIL 2026

F&B growth moderates to +0.4% YoY as the sector hits a cooling phase. Fast food thrives, but food courts face headwinds. Online sales plateau at 19.9%. Read the full April 2026 Index to see which operators are adapting.

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RAS 23rd Term Management Committee at the 45th AGM
RAS Originals
May 25, 2026

The 23rd Term Begins: Recapping the 45th RAS AGM

130 members, one election, a new Management Committee, and a President's speech that didn't pull punches. Here's what happened at the 45th RAS AGM.

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Two F&B operators reading an industry news paper at a cafe
RAS Originals
May 21, 2026

Welcome to the RAS Blog

The RAS Blog is open for business. Here is what we will write about, what we will not, and why the new site is a significant upgrade.

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RAS Epicurean Star Award 2026 logo
RAS Epicurean Star Award
May 20, 2026

RAS Epicurean Star Award 2026: Need to Know

Singapore's most prestigious F&B awards are back. Here's what you need to know about the 26 categories, how judging works, and how to nominate your establishment.

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Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from March 2025 to March 2026
F&B Industry Insights
May 20, 2026

F&B Services Index – March 2026

Singapore's F&B sector recorded 2.3% year-on-year growth in March 2026, with total sales hitting an estimated $1.6 billion.

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Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from Jul 2025 to Jul 2026
F&B Industry Insights
September 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - JULY 2026

July's data shows the sector's decline is slowing—but don't mistake stabilisation for recovery. Fast food is surging while cafes and food courts struggle. The real story: a market that's resetting into distinct winners and losers. Cost pressures remain unrelieved. Here's what the numbers mean for your business—and how to position now. Read our full breakdown to understand what this means for your operations and bottom line.

Read the story →
Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from June 2025 to June 2026
F&B Industry Insights
June 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - JUNE 2026

June's F&B takings slipped to $1.5 billion, with every segment down month-on-month even as retail sales grew 4.0% — a clear sign that discretionary dining is being trimmed first. Read our full breakdown to understand what this means for your operations and bottom line.

Read the story →
Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from May 2025 to May 2026
F&B Industry Insights
June 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - MAY 2026

May’s F&B takings rebounded strongly to $1.65 billion, revealing a clear shift as diners return to full-service restaurants while food courts face deepening pressure. Read our full breakdown to understand what this two-speed market means for your operations and bottom line.

Read the story →
Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from April 2025 to April 2026
F&B Industry Insights
June 8, 2026

F&B Services Index - APRIL 2026

F&B growth moderates to +0.4% YoY as the sector hits a cooling phase. Fast food thrives, but food courts face headwinds. Online sales plateau at 19.9%. Read the full April 2026 Index to see which operators are adapting.

Read the story →
Total F&B Sales Value chart showing growth from March 2025 to March 2026
F&B Industry Insights
May 20, 2026

F&B Services Index – March 2026

Singapore's F&B sector recorded 2.3% year-on-year growth in March 2026, with total sales hitting an estimated $1.6 billion.

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Paul Liew, KEK Seafood
October 4, 2026

Beyond the Menu, episode 1: Paul Liew of KEK Seafood

How does a heritage brand stay relevant without losing its soul? In the premiere episode, Paul Liew of KEK Seafood talks through the pivot that carried his family's brand to the next generation.

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Beyond the Menu

Candid conversations with founders, chefs and operators about the calls that make or break an F&B business in Singapore. New episodes land on the RAS YouTube channel first, so subscribe and you will not miss one.

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