Have you ever wondered how the food that your parents cook gets served on your lunch or dinner table? Although we import our food from many countries, we have a lot of local farmers in Singapore that produces the food that feeds our families as well.
Currently, 10% of the food we consume is locally produced and Singapore is setting her sights to produce 30% of our nutritional needs by 2030. To do so, NTUC Fairprice has been supporting local farmers and suppliers by carrying their products across its 150 outlets, thereby increasing their visibility and brand awareness.
Why You Should Support Local
More often than not, consumers who are price sensitive prefer imported produce to local produce due to the cheaper prices. With local produce, get to taste the freshness of home and enjoy better nutrition! As the products reach our supermarkets within a shorter amount of time, they retain higher levels of freshness and also has a much lower carbon footprint due to lesser transportation hours needed to put food on our table.
As food produced in Singapore adheres to strict agricultural regulations, there are also reduced chances of wastage caused by spoilage or contamination. With the pandemic as well as climate change on the back of our minds, consciously choosing to purchase locally grown produce, consumers are in turn supporting local farms, and this powers Singapore to become a more self-sufficient nation.
How You Can Support Local
Individual efforts can go a long way in helping to support our local heroes and we all can start by choosing local produce the next time we go grocery shipping. Keep a lookout for the SG Fresh Produce logo, which will help you identify eggs, fish, vegetables and all types of local produce that are proudly cultivated in Singapore.
From 28 Oct to 10 Nov 2021, snag great deals when you shop local at FairPrice and save up to 41% off! Partnering with over 15 local farmers, enjoy various fresh produce and products:
Known as the biggest mushroom grower in Singapore, Kin Yan does not use any pesticide in its farming. Food safety and freshness are at the heart of every stage of its operations, from harvesting to packing and delivering.
Did you know they have mushroom kits as well where you can grow mushrooms in the comfort of your own homes? Choose from their Pink Oyster Mushroom Kit (S$12.50, U.P.S$18) or their Golden Oyster Mushroom Kit (S$12.50, U.P.S$18) which will take around four to seven days to grow and will be a great addition to vegetable dishes or on its own.
Sustenir
Boasting a smart indoor vertical farm, Sustenir focuses on growing superfoods with great nutritional value. All the products are grown 100% in Singapore, for locals and by locals.
For the health conscious, try their Super Kale (S$4.65, U.P.S$5.50) that is lighter, crisper and sweeter than the European or American counterpart with a zesty hint or go for their Spectacular Spinach (S$4.15, U.P.S$4.95). Free of pesticides, it can be consumed raw as a salad, used in boiled soup or sautéed.
Chew’s
With a history that spans 30 years, Chew’s is one of Singapore’s most trusted egg farms, supplying over 180 million eggs a year. Its poultry houses are eco-conscious and climate-controlled.
With a range of products from Cage-free (S$3.20) to Omega-6 (2 for S$5.95, U.P.S$3.25) to Sakura Eggs (S$3.15) or Organic Selenium Eggs (S$3.95) these eggs are enriched with nutrients that are great for your health and body.
The Fish Farmers
The Fish Farmer’s fishes are grown naturally with no injections, hormones or antibiotics. They are reared in the sea, which in turn gives their meat a firm texture and a clean taste that are similar to their wild-caught counterparts’.
With an array of seafood such as Seawater Seabass, Mullet, Red Snapper, Golden Promfret and Milk Fish, their fresh fish would definitely be great steamed, fried or any way you prefer it to be cooked.
Dedicated to delivering high-quality produce, Jurong Frog Farm has an unfailing adherence to a strict policy against the use of hormones and antibiotics.
Enjoy Fresh Frog Meat ($2.69/100g) that is delivered directly from the farm, that takes no more than 18 hours to reach the shelves of our local supermarkets. No hormones, antibiotics or steroids are used in livestock rearing as well so you can be assured that you are enjoying quality meats.
These are just some of the many local farmers we have in Singapore and you can show your support by visiting your nearest NTUC Supermarket today! Find an outlet here now.
