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Latest News
Latest News For Food & Beverage Industry
Recent headlines and updates relevant to the food and beverage industry.
 
Statistics & Trends
Facts, Figures & Trends
Key performance ratios, recent trends, future developments and sources of statistics.
 
Books, Reports & Publications
Books, statistical reports, salary guides and other publications.
 
Types Of Establishments
Bars & Pubs
Bars & pubs are primarily drinking establishments that serve alcoholic beverages.
 
Cafes, Coffee Houses & Snack Bars
Cafes, coffee houses & snack bars serve light meals and refreshments.
 
Canteens
Canteens are usually “food shops” primarily providing food services at fixed locations (e.g. staff canteens).
 
Coffee Shops, Eating Houses & Food Courts
Coffee shops, eating houses and food courts are usually made up of several individual food stalls selling food and beverages.
 
Fast Food Outlets
Fast food outlets typically provide minimal table service.
 
Food Caterers
Food caterers primarily provide food and drinks catering for specific events under contract.
 
Food Stalls
Stalls that retail food and/or drink inside a privately-owned food shop (e.g. coffee shop and food court).
 
Hawker Stalls
Food stalls rented out by the Government located in hawker centres or food markets.
 
Restaurants
Restaurants primarily provide made-to-order food and beverages for consumption at the premises.
 
Programmes & Assistance
Industry & Capability Development
Funds set aside to increase the capability of F&B businesses and the industry as a whole.
 
Training & Skills Upgrading
Grants and subsidies for F&B businesses to train and upgrade the skills of employees.
 
Product Development & Innovation
Grants and tax incentives for F&B businesses to develop new products or innovations.
 
Campaigns & National Movements
Campaigns and national movements that F&B businesses participate in.
 
Licences & Permits
Operating F&B Outlets
F&B businesses must obtain these licences before they can retail food and/or beverage.
 
Operating Central Kitchens/Food Processing Establishments
F&B businesses must obtain these licences before they can operate food processing establishments, cold stores, slaughter-houses and food factories.
 
Selling/Retailing Liquor & Tobacco Products
All businesses must obtain these licences before they can sell/retail liquor and tobacco products.
 
Importing/Using Certain Ingredients & Equipment
All businesses must obtain these licences (including registrations) to import/use rice, processed food, food appliances, etc.
 
Providing Entertainment
All businesses must obtain these licences to play copyrighted music, place a TV, etc. at their premises.
 
Laws & Regulations
F&B Premises
F&B businesses must ensure that their premises, smoking areas, outdoor refreshment areas, etc. comply with the laws.
 
Manpower
F&B businesses need to pay special attention to these manpower laws and regulations.
 
Halal Certification
F&B businesses must obtain halal certification before they can claim that their products or establishments are halal.
 
Import/Export
F&B businesses who wish to import/export products should be familiar with customs and food laws.
 
Other Laws & Regulations
Other laws and regulations that F&B businesses need to pay special attention to or be aware of.
 
e-Services
e-Services For Food & Beverage
This checklist provides an overview of the common e-Services you may need for your F&B establishment.
 
National Events & Competitions
Singapore Food Festival
Participate in this annual festival to increase sales and awareness.
 
World Gourmet Summit
Participate in this annual premium culinary event to showcase your culinary talents or host world-renowed chefs.
 
Singapore Tourism Awards
These awards are given to those who have made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry.
 
Trade Associations
Food And Beverage Managers Association (FBMA)
FBMA is a major network for F&B executives and managers.
 
Restaurant Association Of Singapore (RAS)
RAS is the largest representative body for F&B establishments.
 
Singapore Chefs Association (SCA)
SCA is a family for culinary professionals and chefs.
 
Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association (SFMA)
SFMA develops and promotes the interests of the food manufacturing industry.
 
Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)
SHA represents the interests of the hotel industry in Singapore.
 
Role Of Key Government Agencies
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore & The F&B Industry
IE Singapore helps F&B businesses venture overseas or export their products.
 
National Environment Agency (NEA) & The F&B Industry
NEA licenses and regulates F&B establishments.
 
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) & The F&B Industry
STB helps F&B businesses to reach out to tourists.
 
Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) & The F&B Industry
WDA helps F&B businesses recruit, train and certify employees.
 
SPRING Singapore & The F&B Industry
SPRING helps F&B businesses to improve their capabilities.
 
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