Multi-generational F&B families: How S’pore food brands like Nya Nya and LiXin carry heritage forward 21.02.2026

Two multi-generational Singaporean food brands, Nya Nya and LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles, are navigating the complexities of succession while preserving their heritage. Nya Nya, an extension of founder Lilian Tan's 1980 Nonya Delicatessen, now involves her son Damian Lim and his children, aiming for five outlets. LiXin, established in 1968 by Lim Lee Seng, has expanded to 19 outlets under his son Eddie Lim, who introduced modernizations like fishball machines and a central kitchen, overcoming initial family resistance. Both families balance preserving traditional recipes and values with adapting to modern operations, with younger generations contributing digital and operational expertise.

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