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Outlook for F&B industry in Singapore

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There are plenty of  wholesale food supplier ,   wholesale food trading ,   local food distributor ,   local food supplier   and even   ship provisions supply   in a small city-state such as Singapore. Being conveniently located along major shipping routes for the world trade, this is one small city that offers plenty of food varieties from all over the world. However, for the population of just 6 million,  food supplier Singapore  &  food distributor Singapore  in the small city-state need to take note of current consumers’ behavioural trends and to be of relevance in their food variety and food origins. The following consumer trends should be taken into considerations: •  Singaporeans are leading hectic lifestyles and have no time to prepare their meals so they would rather eat out. •  Western influence has had households opt for foods common to the west, and are gradually more receptive of these instead of the usual traditional food. •  Due to high househol

Healthy living starts with healthy food

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In Singapore, we live in such a fast-paced, busy society. Information is constantly being directed at us from multiple sources, whether it’s TV, advertisements, online, offline or phone messages. Many of us struggle to balance work, family, friends, exercise, hobbies and passions which practically means that it is so difficult to be able to do all this and   have time to slow down, cook, and sit down for a meal. Most have used this ‘not enough time’ excuse to find the easy way out; getting takeaways for almost all meals for the day.  However, finding time to sit down, and focus on enjoying your food can have wonderful benefits for everyone. These benefits include greater enjoyment of and gratitude for each meal, increased understanding of your body’s cues for when you are actually   full vs. eating to excess, and connecting with your body to understand how food fuels and nourishes you. Here are some tips for healthy eating whether you are eating out or at home: Start with a

Consumers' behaviour and sustainability

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With the world population expected to grow to over 10 billion by the end of the century, stakeholders (Producers, Processors, Distributors, Consumers) all around the world are finding sustainable ways to meet the consumption demands of the human population in years to come.  For  Singapore food distributor  and   wholesale food supplier  such as OreganoTrading & SSKim had taken notice of this trend and are finding ways to achieve food sustainability through their work processes. To add, Oregano trading is also a well-known  food trading company in Singapore  that provides  wholesale meat Singapore  and other  wholesale food in Singapore . Adding to the woes of a sustained global food supply chain are climate changes, limited farming lands due to urbanisation, and lack of capital investments & innovations especially in under-developed & developing countries. It remains to be seen if governments and regulators all around the world are able to achieve des

Consumers’ habits to the F&B industry

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This article serves to help companies to gain a better understanding of the Millennials in order to capture their share of the market effectively. Based on research and statistics, we drew the following conclusions on the target segment and their behaviour. 1. Millennials want High quality food at Cheap Price 2. Millennials are Health Conscious and Price Sensitive 3. “Photogenic” Foods 4. Transparency of Food, and social & environmental responsibility 5. Adventurous, keen to explore new and innovative flavours 6. Rely on reviews for the choice of brand 7. Willingness to pay more for premium products 1.      Millennials want High quality food at Cheap Price The Millennial generation values both quality and price competitiveness. Food companies are now putting more emphasis on health and high-quality ingredients in order to appeal to Millennials. For example, the makers of Oreo launched “Oreo Thins”, a slimmed-down version of the original Oreo Cookie whi

F&B Industry Market Trends

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The F&B industry has gone a long way for a small city such as Singapore. Evolving consumer habits and operating landscape have kept such F&B operators at their toes over the past decades. Below are the latest trends in the consumers’ segment and it is paramount for food operators and  food distributor in Singapore  to take notice of and to cater for these needs into the future. 1. Healthier Alternatives Consumers are trying to achieve a balanced diet by eating more healthily and exploring alternative health products. It was also reported that there has been an increase in vegan  claims over the last 5 years. Bakery is one of the industries that can seek product  innovation in this area. Across Asia Pacific, Australia is leading the way in this trend.  Singapore and Thailand are the leading countries within Southeast Asia. 2. Brand Story Consumers today are looking at the stories behind every product, telling about their origin, ingredients or inspiration. Althou

Family bonding with home cook food

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There are so many reasons to cook at home and yet, it is alarming to note that urban dwellers are not having much of it. Studies have revealed that having home-cooked meals as a family regularly leads to healthier and happier beings, especially the kids. A close knitted family through daily get together meals would also most likely to have grown up children who are less likely to abuse alcohol, drugs and smoking in their teenage years. Having home-cooked meals on a regular basis also tend to be healthier as we naturally consume less sugar and processed foods as compared to outside food. Preservatives, MSG, sugar, salt are commonly found in most outside foods for various commercial reasons which usually result in lower energy levels and poor mental health. Having home-cooked meals five or more days a week is even associated with a longer lifespan. Communal meals not only can make us feel happier but also brings along better mental health benefits in the long term. The reason bei

Food delivery services in Singapore

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With the rise of foreign helper levy and the size of houses are getting smaller, many new parents are setting up families near their parents. It will be much easier to plan for babies as they will have their parents to help out with taking care of their little ones. Yes, it is always a better option to have your parents to take care of your children but the downside is, you cannot expect your parents to cook and clean up your house for you. It is pretty hard to finish your work on time so rushing back to cook for your family is almost impossible or practical. And we should never take our parents for granted, even if they offer to help. Taking care of children can be very tedious. Here is how careful planning can solve new families’ problems. 1.      Engage tingkat delivery services Tingkat delivery services   have become more popular, delivering freshly made food right at your doorstep every night. You do not need to plan or make any decisions, every night your dinner will ar

Growth forecast for Bakery & F&B industry

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In today’s article, we will look at the forecast of revenue for Singapore’s Food & Beverages Industry (2015 – 2021). According to Statista.com, one of the leading statistics companies on the internet, Singapore’s F&B Industry amounts to US$108m in 2017 and is expected to grow at a 15.9% CAGR from 2017 to 2021, reaching a market volume of US $195m in 2021. For growth forecast of Global Bakery Products (2016 – 2021), a survey launched by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research, had stated that the global market for bakery products is projected to grow and exceed US$485 billion by Year 2020. A report by Research and Markets, further supported this trend, stating that the market will continue to grow and is expected to reach USD $530 Billion by 2021, at 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period. Both reports had also stated that the developing regions, such as the Asia-Pacific, are currently the growing markets for Bakery