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[Sikodolaukazzz]

Bak kwa prices soar during CNY period, but businesses say customers are not deterred​

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Chinese New Year is approaching, and as the festive spirit soars, so have the prices of certain goodies such as bak kwa, a popular barbecued sliced-pork treat.

As much as bak kwa is a staple for Chinese New Year, the yearly price hikes during this period have also undeniably become a part of the festive period.

Several businesses AsiaOne spoke to have confirmed that the prices for their bak kwa are higher during this period, with one store even going up by $10 per kilogramme (kg).

"Our normal price per kg is $68, now it's selling at $78," said Roy Aw, the third-generation owner of Hu Zhen Long, an old-school bak kwa store located along Sago Street.

According to the 61-year-old, this pricing will likely remain until the start of Chinese New Year.

When AsiaOne visited Kim Hua Guan at Balestier Road on Tuesday (Jan 7), staff member Elizabeth said: "Every week (approaching Chinese New Year), there'll be an increase in price of two dollars [for bak kwa]."

Their bak kwa currently ranges from $64 to $66 per kg — an increase of about four dollars compared to the usual off-peak cost of $60 to $62 per kg.

Bak kwa prices at Kim Hua Guan will increase by two dollars every week leading up to Chinese New Year. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Carol Ong
The store will continue adopting this pattern until Jan 26.

Popular bak kwa brands like Bee Cheng Hiang and Kim Hock Guan have also raised their prices in the lead-up to Chinese New Year.

A Shin Min Daily News report saw that their bak kwa prices have increased from $72 per kg last year to $74 per kg and $75 per kg respectively this year.

Hu Zhen Long, an old-school bak kwa store along Sago Street, have marked up their prices by $10 for the Chinese New Year season. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Carol Ong
It seems that despite the mark-ups, bak kwa remains popular with customers.

"For us, the demand is always there," Hu Zhen Long's Roy shared with AsiaOne.

This sentiment is echoed by Kristy, a store manager at Kim Joo Guan's flagship store located along South Bridge Road, who said that they're "usually sold out every day in [the] physical store".

 

[sbfuncle]

Normal days also got bak kwa why need to buy during cny.
Should be becos of tam chia ter nao problem.

 

[laksaboy]

Better not believe everything you read on the local propaganda publications.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Where possible always try to buy from Malaysia or USA, boycott Singapore

Only personal care items then buy locally, if not available locally just buy from other country example skincare products or water flosser other country price much better depending on brand used

 

[k1976]

Can always order online

 

[rocket]

Bak kwa = poison.

 

[rocket]

Normal days also got bak kwa why need to buy during cny.
Should be becos of tam chia ter nao problem.

Last time ppl not so rich and only afford meat after collecting bonus during cny. Now is different becoming like routine or ritual to buy same as abalone.

 

[liamricci]

huge fan

 

[dirtywoman]

Bak kwa = poison.

cancerous food. high saturated fat and lots of bad cholesterol LDL....

 

[dirtywoman]

Pork bak kwa contains 15 milligrams of cholesterol per serving. It's also high in fat and sodium, and contains sugar.

Bak kwa is a processed meat product and a popular Chinese New Year treat. It's traditionally made from pork and is a sweet and savory barbecue meat that's cut into thin squares.

Because processed meats are often made from the fattiest parts of the meat, they are high in cholesterol.

Consuming can lead to short-term issues like heartburn, bloating, and acid reflux.

Long-term health issues include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

 

[nbcf]

Bak kwa prices soar during CNY period, but businesses say customers are not deterred​

https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/b...rral&utm_campaign=A1+trending&utm_content=c13

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Chinese New Year is approaching, and as the festive spirit soars, so have the prices of certain goodies such as bak kwa, a popular barbecued sliced-pork treat.

As much as bak kwa is a staple for Chinese New Year, the yearly price hikes during this period have also undeniably become a part of the festive period.

Several businesses AsiaOne spoke to have confirmed that the prices for their bak kwa are higher during this period, with one store even going up by $10 per kilogramme (kg).

"Our normal price per kg is $68, now it's selling at $78," said Roy Aw, the third-generation owner of Hu Zhen Long, an old-school bak kwa store located along Sago Street.

According to the 61-year-old, this pricing will likely remain until the start of Chinese New Year.

When AsiaOne visited Kim Hua Guan at Balestier Road on Tuesday (Jan 7), staff member Elizabeth said: "Every week (approaching Chinese New Year), there'll be an increase in price of two dollars [for bak kwa]."

Their bak kwa currently ranges from $64 to $66 per kg — an increase of about four dollars compared to the usual off-peak cost of $60 to $62 per kg.

Bak kwa prices at Kim Hua Guan will increase by two dollars every week leading up to Chinese New Year. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Carol Ong
The store will continue adopting this pattern until Jan 26.

Popular bak kwa brands like Bee Cheng Hiang and Kim Hock Guan have also raised their prices in the lead-up to Chinese New Year.

A Shin Min Daily News report saw that their bak kwa prices have increased from $72 per kg last year to $74 per kg and $75 per kg respectively this year.

Hu Zhen Long, an old-school bak kwa store along Sago Street, have marked up their prices by $10 for the Chinese New Year season. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Carol Ong
It seems that despite the mark-ups, bak kwa remains popular with customers.

"For us, the demand is always there," Hu Zhen Long's Roy shared with AsiaOne.

This sentiment is echoed by Kristy, a store manager at Kim Joo Guan's flagship store located along South Bridge Road, who said that they're "usually sold out every day in [the] physical store".

Baised comments like "the demand is always there" and "usually sold out every day....." by the bak kwa sellers themselves should be taken with a pinch of salt. This is not independent and objective reporting.

 

[knowwhatyouwantinlife]

Just eat natural mostly with that occasional treat in the restaurant, boycott such low tier and opportunistic franchises, whatever is save spend it at Bangkok, Guangzhou, Seoul, Tokyo all just a short flight away