As more restrictions have come into place in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic, local supermarkets have seen a spike in demand for frozen products.
NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative, the largest supermarket chain based in Singapore, has seen increased demand for frozen foods such as poultry, processed food, and vegetables, according to Channel News Asia. “Demand for these items has increased by more than 20% compared to the last two months”, an NTUC spokesperson said.
Following neighboring Malaysia’s announcement on travel restrictions in and out of the country, NTUC FairPrice implemented new purchase limits on March 17.
The supermarket chain said it will continue to diversify its sources and work with suppliers from different countries to ensure a stable supply of daily essentials. “In addition, we will continue to stockpile to ensure undisrupted supplies in the event of crises like this, which helps to provide a buffer for alternative supply sources if needed”, the spokesperson said.