Achievements, Awards
& Accreditations
In 2021, QAF was honoured with two awards, the “Singapore’s Best Employers 2021” award in April and the Forbes “World’s Best Employers 2021” in October.
QAF was ranked No. 47 out of 200 companies in the “Singapore’s Best Employers 2021”. It was ranked No. 262 out of 750 companies in the Forbes “World’s Best Employers 2021”. Both awards were based on anonymous employee surveys.
Singapore
ISO 9001 (since 1996) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
TUV SUD PSB
HACCP (since 2001) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
TUV SUD PSB
Food Safety Excellence Awards (Platinum Award) for 20 consecutive years of ‘A’ Grading - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
Singapore International 100 Company 2015, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
Grade 'A' Award for hygiene, sanitation and processing standards (since 1995) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
Malaysia
Putra Malaysian Marketer of the Year 2015 - Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Putra Gold Award 2015 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to the National Greening Program through the tree-planting activity at Brgy. San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna – Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
China
ISO22000:2005 Certification – Gardenia Food (Fujian) Co Ltd
SGS
Work Safety Standardization Certificate – Gardenia Food (Fujian) Co Ltd
State Administration of Work Safety
Australia
In recognition of the company’s energy efficiency achievements – Bakers Maison Australia Pty Ltd
Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW
Singapore
Singapore International 100 Company 2014, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2014 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
Certificate of Compliance with General Labor Standards - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Labor and Employment
Certificate of Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Labor and Employment
Certificate of Recognition as Child Labor-Free Establishment - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Labor and Employment
Tripartite Certificate of Compliance with Labor Standards - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Labor and Employment
Plaque of Appreciation for invaluable and unwavering support in the implementation of DTI Programs and Services - Philbaking & Gardenia Bakeries
The Department of Trade and Industry – National Capital Region (DTI-NCR)
Australia
NSW Food Authority Licence – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NSW Government
Coles Supermarkets Sustainable Program for Sow Stall Free Pork (St Arnaud site) – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Coles Supermarkets
APIQ Certification - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
APIQ Certification - Free range piggery (St Bernard's site) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
APIQ Certification - Free range piggery (Avon Lodge) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Pork Limited
Woolworths Quality Control (WQA) Standard – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Pty Ltd
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
ISO 9001:2008 Slaughter and Processing of Pork - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
HACCP Certification - Receival of livestock, slaughter, storage, boning and value adding of pork - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
BSI (British Standards Institution)
Animal Welfare Certification for Livestock Processing Establishments - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Aus-Meat Ltd
FeedSafe - Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Animal Feed Safety Systems - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
QSA Audit
Approved Arrangement Certified Quality Assurance Program – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Export Registration Certificate – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Government
Singapore
Singapore International 100 Company 2013, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
Hermes Creative Awards 2013, Gold Award for QAF Limited Annual Report 2012 - QAF Limited
Hermes Creative Awards
Patron of the Arts 2013, Arts Supporter Award - QAF Limited
National Arts Council
Malaysia
Putra Icon Award 2013 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Putra Gold Award 2013 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Certificate of Appreciation - Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd
Spastic Children’s Association of Selangor and Federal Territory
Philippines
Plaque of Green Rating for the 6th Cycle of Public Disclosure Program for The Laguna de Bay Region, Good Environmental Performance – Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Laguna Lake Development Authority
Australia
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System - Bakers Maison Pty Ltd
SGS Australia Pty Ltd
Coles Supermarkets Sustainable Program for Sow Stall Free Pork (St Arnaud site) – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Coles Supermarkets
APIQ Certification - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Pork Limited
APIQ Certification - Free range piggery (St Bernard's site) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Pork Limited
Woolworths Quality Control (WQA) Standard – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Pty Ltd
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NCS International
Animal Welfare Certificate of Attainment - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Aus-Meat Ltd
ISO 9001:2008 - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NCS International
HACCP Certification - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NCS International
FeedSafe - Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Animal Feed Safety Systems - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
QSA Audit
NSW Sustainability Advantage Program (Environment) (Bronze Partner) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NSW Office of Heritage and Environment
Singapore
Singapore International 100 Company 2012, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
HACCP Certification - Ben Foods (S) Pte Ltd
AJA Registrars Ltd
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2012 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
ISO 9001:2008 Certification (since 2003) - GARDENIA Philippines
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
HACCP Certification (since 2003) - GARDENIA Philippines
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
Australia
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System - Bakers Maison Pty Ltd
SQF Institute
HACCP Certification – Bakers Maison Pty Ltd
SGS
Singapore
Singapore International 100 Company 2011, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
HACCP Certification (since 2008) - NCS Cold Stores (S) Pte Ltd
AJA Registrars Ltd
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2011 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Malaysia's Top Ten Favorite Brands 2011 (3rd place) - GARDENIA Malaysia
The Nielson Company, Superbrands survey
Philippines
Pro-Active Programs Achievement Award for Labor Management Relations - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Trade and Industry, Center for Industrial Competitiveness, Search for Model Company
Pro-Active Programs Achievement Award for Family Welfare/Community Relations Programs - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Trade and Industry, Center for Industrial Competitiveness, Search for Model Company
Pro-Active Programs Achievement Award for Quality and Productivity - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Department of Trade and Industry, Center for Industrial Competitiveness, Search for Model Company
HACCP Certification (since 2003) - GARDENIA Philippines
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
Australia
Leadership in Pig Welfare 2011 - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Compassion in World Farming
Certificate of Attainment for Meat-Value Added, Meat Mince, Meat Pork - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Quality Assurance (WQA) Standard
Singapore
1st Bakery in Singapore to receive Gold Award for 15 Consecutive Years of 'Grade A' Status - GARDENIA Singapore
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
'Grade A' Award for hygiene, sanitation and processing standards - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd (since 1995)
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
ISO 9001 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd (since 1996)
TUV SUD PSB
HACCP - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd (since 2001)
TUV SUD PSB
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2010 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
Superbrands 2010 - GARDENIA Philippines
Superbrands Asia
PNS/ISO 9001:2008 Certification - GARDENIA Philippines (since 2003)
Certification International Philippines, Inc
HACCP Certification - GARDENIA Philippines (since 2003)
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
Australia
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System - Bakers Maison Pty Ltd
SQF Institute
Singapore
ISO 9001 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd (since 1996)
TUV SUD PSB
HACCP - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd (since 2001)
TUV SUD PSB
Singapore International 100 Company 2009, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
'Grade A' award for hygiene, sanitation and processing standards - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd (since 1995)
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
Malaysia
Malaysia's Top Ten Brands 2009 (7th place) - GARDENIA Malaysia
The Nielson Company, Superbrands survey
Philippines
Superbrands 2009 - GARDENIA Philippines
Superbrands Asia
ISO 9001:2008 Certification - GARDENIA Philippines
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
HACCP Certification - GARDENIA Philippines (since 2003)
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
