SFMA Event Highlights 2023

SFMA Event Highlights 2023 - Key focus areas & activities that SFMA has for the food manufacturing industry for 2023.

Internationalisation

With the aim of helping local food manufacturers to internationlise and export their products overseas. SFMA organises and bring our local food manufacturers overseas for various events such as Trade Shows, Study Missions and Retail Promotions.

Capability Building

SFMA constantly organises seminars, workshops and learning journey with the aim of helping Food Manufacturers improve their capability in area such as Innovation, Productivity, Branding & Marketing and etc.

Jobs Development Partner (JDP) Programme

Jobs Development Partner (JDP) Programme is a government initiative to help SMEs accelerate industry transformation and spur job creation and job redesign. Interested SMEs can sign up for step-by-step complimentary holistic advisory services.

Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT)

Enterprise Singapore launched the Global Ready Talent programme (GRT) on 10 Oct 2019, Singapore enterprises offering student internships or management associate programmes are eligible for up to 70% funding support on qualifying costs.

The Meatless Meat Challenge 2022

The aim of the Meatless Meat Challenge 2022 is to accelerate alternative meat protein options developed in Singapore and to help local food enterprises to stay ahead of the competitive industry.

Monash Food Innovation - New Frontiers Innovation Program 2021

Monash Food Innovation (MFI) in conjunction with Enterprise Singapore and the Singaporean Food Manufacturers Association, completed the New Frontiers Innovation Program 2021. The program was centered around senior (over 65 years) Australians.

Sugar Smart Challenge 2020

In view of the nation's 'War on Diabetes' campaign and the recent regulatory measures to reduce sugar intake (e.g. Nutri-Grade Labelling of Sugar Sweetened Beverages) in Singapore, the Sugar Smart Challenge will provide a platform to bring together food manufacturers, ingredient players and start-ups to be put through a full-year innovation process with the main focus of developing sugar-reduced or sugar-substituted products which are ready to hit the shelves.

Food Innovation Product Award 2019 (FIPA)

The Food Innovation Product Award (FIPA) is a food innovation competition that builds on SFMA's existing collaborations between the industry and Institutes of Higher Learning. Students from the Food Science and Technology courses from ITE, Polytechnics and Universities will partner food manufacturers to develop innovative food products and market launch strategies.

Singapore Food Gifts Initiative

The Singapore Food Gifts initiative was launched by Minister Lim Hng Kiang, Senior Minister of State Sim Ann and SFMA's Thomas Pek on 18 November 2017, and is part of SFMA's drive to accelerate the commericalisation of innovative products and help local food manufacturers access new markets.

SG Food Makers

SG Food Makers is an initiative comprising a series of activities aimed at enhancing public perception and understanding of Singapore's food manufacturing sector.

SFMA Shared Resources

SFMA Shared Resources is an SFMA members only closed Facebook Group. Main purpose is to provide a platform for members to share resources such as manpower, logistics, warehouse storage etc.

SFMA x Esso Fleet Card Programme

SFMA has tied up with ExxonMobil to offer all SFMA members discount of up to 28%* off Diesel & 26%* off Petrol on Esso Fleet Card Programme.

SFMA - GS1 Barcode Membership Discount

Be the first 100 SFMA members to sign up for GS1 barcode membership & enjoy a 15% discount on GS1 barcode membership fees for up to 2 years* (Applies to new GS1 members only).

Standards Sales Package

Standards Sales Package for SFMA members! Standards can be your strategic business tool as it serves to improve the quality of your products and services and raise productivity. Public awareness of food safety issue heightens the need for companies to adopt the food safety management system to identify, prevent and reduce food-borne hazards. Adoption of standards can sharpen your competitive edge through increased consumer confidence and market access.

Singapore Food Expo

www.singaporefoodexpo.org.sg

Asia Pacific Food Expo

www.asiapacificfoodexpo.org.sg

Singapore Food Gifts Initiative

www.sgfoodgifts.sg