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Farm-to-Table Recognition Programme (FTTRP)
The Farm-to-Table Recognition Programme (FTTRP) recognises food businesses in the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants and caterers) sector that support local produce.
It is a tiered award system that recognises HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in any of the following food categories:
Hen Shell Eggs
Leafy Vegetables
Beansprouts
Fish
Mushrooms
Quail Eggs
These six food categories are commonly used in various delectable cuisines, and a substantial amount is produced locally.
The Programme was developed in partnership with the Association of Catering Professionals Singapore (ACAPS), the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA). It aims to raise the awareness and increase demand for local produce among businesses and consumers.
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Who can apply for FTTRP?
The FTTRP is open to all HoReCa businesses i.e. hotels, restaurants and caterers. Other food establishments like canteens and bars that meet the eligibility requirements can also apply.
What are the recognition tiers that businesses can apply for?
There are three recognition tiers for businesses to aspire towards, based on the number of categories of produce they are sourcing locally.
Base Tier
HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in one food category.
Mid Tier
HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in two food categories.
Highest Tier
HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in three or more food categories.
The current categories of local produce are:
Hen Shell Eggs
Leafy Vegetables
Beansprouts
Fish
Mushrooms
Quail Eggs
Businesses that achieve the Basic Tier are encouraged to progress to the Mid or Highest Tier over time.
Why be recognised under the FTTRP?
There are visibility and publicity benefits for recognised HoReCa businesses. Through the efforts of SFA and the programme partners, benefits that businesses have received include:
Listing on SFA’s public registry of HoReCa businesses that are recognised under the FTTRP
Exposure on websites and social media platforms by SFA and the programme partners
Being featured in stories about the FTTRP when suitable
Participation in consumer campaigns related to the FTTRP
Publicity in other advertisements and advertorial platforms
For businesses with a parent company, the parent company can apply when the ingredients are centrally procured. Parent companies that attain the recognition can display the FTTRP logo
at their outlets where appropriate.
Step 2: Ensure you can meet the requirements
Varies
You must continually procure and be able to show i.e. through invoices, that at least 15% of your ingredients are from local farms or food aggregators in the following categories:
Hen Shell Eggs
Leafy Vegetables
Beansprouts
Fish
Mushrooms
Quail Eggs
The formula to calculate the percentage of local ingredients is shown below.
Requirements for invoices
You must be able to submit at least 1 month’s worth of invoices with a summary sheet. The date on all invoices must be within 6 months of the date of application.
Local produce: Invoices must contain names and locations of the local farm.
Imported produce: Invoices must contain names of importers and countries of origin of the produce.
Invoices that list the procurement values in denominations other than SGD: SFA will use the FX rate at the time of application to calculate the percentage criteria.
Check out the FAQs to learn more about the requirements.
Step 3: Ensure you agree to the terms
The FTTRP logo is awarded on an application basis and each application is valid for 2 years. During the 2-year period, you may be subject to random audits by SFA. SFA conducts random audits to ensure that businesses are using the logo legitimately.
You must also agree to submit draft artwork/materials bearing the logo to SFA for approval before actual printing, production and use.
Zip file with all the required invoices properly labelled
Fill in the FTTRP Online Application Form and upload the zip file as directed. There are no application or processing fees.
Check out the FAQs for tips on preparing
your submission.
Step 5: SFA reviews your application
6 weeks
Assuming the application is complete, SFA will take about 6 weeks to process your application. During this time, SFA may contact you to clarify the information submitted.
Step 6: Receive recognition
1 month
Once SFA is satisfied that you have met the requirements, your application will be approved. You will be notified via email.
Your business will be listed on SFA’s website within 1 month as one of the HoReCa businesses that have been awarded under
the FTTRP.
The FTTRP logo is valid for use for 2 years. This applies to all tiers. If you wish to continue using it after the validity ends, you will need to submit a fresh application.
Step 7: Submit artwork for approval
3 days
Whenever you want to use the FTTRP logo, submit your draft artwork/materials bearing the logo to SFA for approval before actual printing, production or use.
You can submit your artwork to the SFA officer who worked with you on your application. SFA Will take about 3 days to assess the artwork.
