Turning to dry foods to save cost

Picking the right option: Consumers are increasingly turning to dry foods that come with a longer shelf life and help them save on expenses in the long run. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Consumers are increasingly turning to dry foods, resulting in a noticeable drop in the sales of fresh food items, say industry players.

Malaysian Bakery, Biscuit, Confectionery, Mee and Kuey Teow Merchants Association president Chaang Tuck Cheong said sales of fresh kuey teow noodles and chee cheong fun (rice noodle rolls) had seen a decline of 10% to 20%.