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There are plenty of  wholesale food supplier ,  wholesale food trading ,  local food distributor ,  local food supplier  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 a 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 factors should be taken into considerations: Intangibles; 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 household incomes, Singaporeans are able to purchase foo

Wintertime is usually associated with illnesses like colds and flu. We tend to consume vitamins and other dietary supplements which we believe will protect us from these on-off illnesses. However, most of us will still end up with some form of flu and cold symptoms during the winter months. Soup consumptions have been known to be a traditional remedy for such illnesses in the olden days from the European continent to the east such as China, Korea & Japan. This practice has been documented from as long back as 4000 years back, as a soothing remedy especially during the time of sickness and the winter season. So, where do we get our soups in a hectic city such as Singapore? Work expectations from bosses and the stress we undertook on a daily basis are common excuses for people to seek the easy way out. Packing lunches and dinners are a common way of living amongst the population. However, in view of families opting for healthier choices such as home-cooked food in rec

Every individual would have the experience of planning for that big event in their life milestone. Just when you have most of the things on your list covered, one of the trickiest parts is food! There are simply too many things to consider when choosing the perfect caterer for your event. Quality of food, presentation, food hygiene and safety, and of course cost! There are many mistakes that people made through the course of catering food for their guests, the list can be an endless one! Here, we share some of the major mistakes which catering newbies should not even make at the first place; 1: TOO MANY FOOD CHOICES Guests can simply become overwhelmed with too Many Choices! Variety is the spice of life, as they say, but in circumstances such as at a social event, variety can also be your greatest enemy. There’s nothing quite worse than having too many options, sometimes it’s less tragic to not have enough. Your guests should feel as though they have a nice wide ran

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. Below are some of the reasons why you should have home-cooked food at the comfort of your home; 1)       This is pretty straightforward; Healthier! Outside foods are mainly sold for commercial reasons and you can expect MSG and all sorts of unhealthy condiments going into your food to make it tasty! 2)       Communal meals; humans are by and large social animals and social interactions help keep us sane and having a sense of belonging. These have long term benefits such as good mental health, leading to a confident YOU and of course, a longer l

As a working middle income family with kids living in a cosmopolitan city such as Singapore, you are faced with daily challenges such as sending your kids to schools on time, commuting to work in crowded public transport, rushing for a quick bite among the lunch crowd, work challenges faced in the workplace, getting knock off on time to pick up the kids, and finally, rushing home to get dinner ready. Yes, this is the lifestyle of the average working-class living in Singapore. With this much of activities in a full day, it really kind of drains your energy by the time you are settled down on the bed. Where’s the work-life balance we are talking here? Here, we have listed some of the concerns and factors affecting the work-life balance that everyone looks forward to; Demanding workload Not understanding direct supervisors at work Childcare – sending kids to and from childcare centres To have home-cooked food with family members Leisure trips – overseas (few times i

Choosing the right  food supplier in Singapore  is one of the common headaches faced by business owners of small F&B setup. For the inexperienced, the quantity to be ordered, pricing, quality & credit terms etc are issues that need to be solved for such F&B start-ups. This is not even to mention the concept you had to curate way before the opening of your café / eatery. Your Brand Story, Brand Values, Brand Experience etc are essential elements for your Brand to achieve sustainability in this competitive industry. You can find more of this at this Brand Agency  www.etereomedia.com  on the Branding services they provide. Next, what are some of the pressing issues faced by newcomers of this industry when their retails are up and running? We’ve listed some of the common challenges faced by such start-ups; Cashflow issues due to small capital outlay Reliable suppliers Reputable suppliers Brand awareness, especially so for the first 6 months Market

Today, we look at the latest trends to have a better understanding of how consumers behave and act towards food selections and consumptions. These trends are important for food establishments to have a grasp on how they should position and market their products to the consumers out there in the market. 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. Although there will still be doubts when similar claims are  being made by legitimately han