Goodness
in Every Bite.
At Foodfare, we are deeply-rooted in our social purpose to provide affordable, tasty and healthier meals to the community.
Live the Goodness Inside.
About Foodfare
Foodfare was established in 1995 with the social purpose of providing affordable, tasty and healthier meals to the community. Over the years, we have grown rapidly to more than 100 multi-format locations nationwide. Our three business divisions cover different market segments and serve over 85 million meals annually. In 2016, we accelerated our growth with a new integrated Headquarters at Senoko Way.
Our Vision
To be a best-in-class social enterprise and a market leader in the Food Services industry.
Social Mission
To provide value, quality cooked food in Singapore by providing a pricing benchmark for the industry to follow.
Growing Our Social Food Prints
From the beginning, Foodfare was a different kind of business – one driven not by profit, but by a social purpose of providing affordable, tasty and healthy food accessible to all.
1995
Moderate food prices
Foodfare was established to help moderate and stabilise food prices for Singaporeans during the introduction of GST, when there were profiteering practices among some industry players.
1995
Moderate food prices
Foodfare was established to help moderate and stabilise food prices for Singaporeans during the introduction of GST, when there were profiteering practices among some industry players.
1996
Hawker centre stalls
Our first foray into hawker centres began in West Coast, Golden Mile, Ghim Moh and Aljunied, where we ran self-operated stalls selling affordable food.
1996
Hawker centre stalls
Our first foray into hawker centres began in West Coast, Golden Mile, Ghim Moh and Aljunied, where we ran self-operated stalls selling affordable food.
1997
Feeding our army boys
We established our Institutional Catering Division to provide safe and nutritious meals to the Singapore Armed Forces. Partnering with Prima, we formed Foodfare Catering Pte Ltd, which became an appointed caterer for our soldiers.
1997
Feeding our army boys
We established our Institutional Catering Division to provide safe and nutritious meals to the Singapore Armed Forces. Partnering with Prima, we formed Foodfare Catering Pte Ltd, which became an appointed caterer for our soldiers.
2001-2005
Quality excellence
In the early 2000s, we achieved an Excellence in Food Hygiene, Sanitation and Processing certification by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore.
Social collaborations
Through the Yellow Ribbon Programme, we partnered with the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE) to train more than 3,000 inmates in culinary skills.
In 2005, we also introduced a new brand identity.
2001-2005
Quality excellence
In the early 2000s, we achieved an Excellence in Food Hygiene, Sanitation and Processing certification by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore.
Social collaborations
Through the Yellow Ribbon Programme, we partnered with the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE) to train more than 3,000 inmates in culinary skills.
In 2005, we also introduced a new brand identity.
2006
Ensuring affordable meals for workers
We launched the $1.40 NTUC Breakfast Set for NTUC Union Members to enjoy better savings daily. This popular offering became our signature mainstay and prompted the introduction of NTUC Value Meals across all our food courts. To further moderate prices, we also implemented beverage price freezes during tough economic times.
2006
Ensuring affordable meals for workers
We launched the $1.40 NTUC Breakfast Set for NTUC Union Members to enjoy better savings daily. This popular offering became our signature mainstay and prompted the introduction of NTUC Value Meals across all our food courts. To further moderate prices, we also implemented beverage price freezes during tough economic times.
2009
Our Foodfare logo got an update, with the U-tification of logos across the NTUC Social Enterprises.
2009
Our Foodfare logo got an update, with the U-tification of logos across the NTUC Social Enterprises.
2010
Rice Garden
The first pilot of Rice Garden was a hawker stall in Aljunied that served affordable value meals for low-income workers affected by the economic downturn. We then expanded to offer authentic Hainanese curry rice and nasi lemak in various locations.
2010
Rice Garden
The first pilot of Rice Garden was a hawker stall in Aljunied that served affordable value meals for low-income workers affected by the economic downturn. We then expanded to offer authentic Hainanese curry rice and nasi lemak in various locations.
2011
Expanding our outreach to the masses
We launched “One Million Plates For Singaporeans”, a social project to help Singaporeans through escalating inflation. During this period, we provided a total of $290,000 of discounts to help subsidise their meals.
Happier meals for families
We introduced Singapore’s first 3-generation food court concept at The Clementi Mall, with a kid’s dining area and kid’s meals for multi-generational family units.
Spreading the love of our local kopi culture
We acquired Wang Café, a local heritage brand with signature local coffee and toast. We aim to preserve and grow our local coffee culture, improving its relevancy to both young and old.
2011
Expanding our outreach to the masses
We launched “One Million Plates For Singaporeans”, a social project to help Singaporeans through escalating inflation. During this period, we provided a total of $290,000 of discounts to help subsidise their meals.
Happier meals for families
We introduced Singapore’s first 3-generation food court concept at The Clementi Mall, with a kid’s dining area and kid’s meals for multi-generational family units.
Spreading the love of our local kopi culture
We acquired Wang Café, a local heritage brand with signature local coffee and toast. We aim to preserve and grow our local coffee culture, improving its relevancy to both young and old.
2012-2013
Foodfare arrives in the city!
With the opening of our first flagship food court at Marina Bay Financial Centre, we brought affordable fare to workers in the Central Business District. Our second food court in the city opened at Clifford Centre in December 2013.
2012-2013
Foodfare arrives in the city!
With the opening of our first flagship food court at Marina Bay Financial Centre, we brought affordable fare to workers in the Central Business District. Our second food court in the city opened at Clifford Centre in December 2013.
2015
Foodfare’s hawker centre
Our very first hawker centre opened in Bukit Panjang to deliver affordable meals in a clean and comfortable environment. We also commit to offer at least one Healthier Choice item at every stall.
2015
Foodfare’s hawker centre
Our very first hawker centre opened in Bukit Panjang to deliver affordable meals in a clean and comfortable environment. We also commit to offer at least one Healthier Choice item at every stall.
2016
Foodfare HQ finds a new home
We moved into a new 4-storey building at Senoko Way. This is a 60,000-sqft facility that houses a central kitchen, bakery facility, training centre, research labs, integrated warehouse and modern offices managed by our passionate staff.
2016
Foodfare HQ finds a new home
We moved into a new 4-storey building at Senoko Way. This is a 60,000-sqft facility that houses a central kitchen, bakery facility, training centre, research labs, integrated warehouse and modern offices managed by our passionate staff.
2017-2018
NTUC Foodfare appointed to manage 9 NEA hawker centres
NTUC Foodfare was appointed the managing agent for 9 hawker centres, including the 2 new hawker centres at Kampung Admiralty and Pasir Ris Central.
First in Singapore to provide diabetic-friendly ready meals
Following the success of Chef’s Finest and Chef’s Finest Light ready meals, we worked with Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Applied Science to launch a range of diabetic-friendly ready meals under the Chef’s Finest Low-GI label. It is also the first low-GI ready meals to be endorsed by Health Promotion Board.
2017-2018
NTUC Foodfare appointed to manage 9 NEA hawker centres
NTUC Foodfare was appointed the managing agent for 9 hawker centres, including the 2 new hawker centres at Kampung Admiralty and Pasir Ris Central.
First in Singapore to provide diabetic-friendly ready meals
Following the success of Chef’s Finest and Chef’s Finest Light ready meals, we worked with Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Applied Science to launch a range of diabetic-friendly ready meals under the Chef’s Finest Low-GI label. It is also the first low-GI ready meals to be endorsed by Health Promotion Board.