Opportunity knocks for organics in Singapore

AgExporter, June, 2004

Singapore's 4.6 million population is comprised mostly of Chinese (77 percent), Malays (14 percent) and Indians (7 percent). This multi-racial population fosters a variety of ethnic and foreign cuisines.

Some ethnic groups have specific dietary requirements. The Malays, who are mostly Muslim, follow halal slaughter requirements and abstain from eating pork and drinking alcoholic beverages. Most Indians avoid eating beef. Strict Chinese Buddhists refrain from eating meat on religious holidays.

This article was based on a report prepared for the Office of Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Tel.: (011-65) 6476-9120; Fax (011-65) 6476-9517; E-mail: ato.sing@pacific.net.sg