About Us

Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Trade Association was first established on 1 April 1947 by a group of bakers in Singapore. Its aim was to promote and expand the development of bakery trade in Singapore then. 

The association was registered with the Registrar of Trade Union as Singapore Bakery Trade Union when it was first established.  On 6 July 1968, it was renamed as Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Trade Association.  The inclusion of confectionery trade helped grow our member size to new height.

Our first premise was at Middle Road. On 1 April 1950, we were relocated to No.71 Bencoolen Street.  And before long, on 14 February 1954, it was relocated again to No.78 Waterloo Street.   The Association was operating in leased premises then.  Rapid increase in rent coupled with the hassle of frequent relocations, the need to own a premise to facilitate the Association's activities arose.

In 1979, the Association organized a fund raising activity to gather fund for its premise.  With members' donations and help from Chinese Wheat Flour Merchants of Singapore, the Association bought over the double-storey shop house located at 50 Geylang Lorong 24A Singapore, where it currently operates.

Many traditional trades were lagged behind as a result of globalization and technology advancement.   Like other industries in Singapore, the bakery and confectionery industry needs to adapt to the evolving environment, consumer buying habits and technology advancement.  Our industry has progressed with time and the Association has brought this trade in line with modern time.  Over the years, our industry has developed a strong shop front retailing and internet retailing emphasis as well as upholding a good reputation for delicious and hygienic products and quality services.

Objectives

• To secure the complete Organisation in the Association of all Singapore Bakeries and Confectioneries and any other members in accordance with this Rules and Regulations.

• To protect the interests of members and to enhance rapport and Co-operation amongst members.

• To take up any matter affecting the interest of the Association or the trade with Government's Departments and any other Association.