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
Top Brand Excellence Award, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 - GARDENIA
NTUC FairPrice
People’s Choice Award, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 – GARDENIA
NTUC FairPrice
Top Business Partner Award, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NTUC FairPrice
Resilience Award, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NTUC FairPrice
Best Sustainability Award, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NTUC FairPrice
CSR Award, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NTUC FairPrice
Forbes: World’s Best Employers 2021 - QAF Limited
Forbes
Singapore’s Best Employers 2021 - QAF Limited
The Straits Times and Statista
Top Supplier, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2021 - Ben Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NTUC FairPrice
SGX Fast Track List 2021 to 2022 - QAF Limited
Singapore Exchange
Singapore's No. 1 White Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2021) - GARDENIA
NielsenIQ SG
Singapore's No. 1 Wholemeal Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2021) - GARDENIA
NielsenIQ SG
Singapore's No. 1 Flavoured Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2021) - GARDENIA
NielsenIQ SG
Singapore's No. 1 Non-filled Bun Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2021) - GARDENIA
NielsenIQ SG
Philippines
ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certification - Vitabread Food Products Inc.
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certification - Nutribaked Food Products Inc.
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
Malaysia
Putra Platinum Award 2021 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2021, Corporate Branding (Bronze Award) - Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd
Public Relations & Communications Association of Malaysia for Gardenia's “Beacon amid the Pandemic” campaign.
FSSC 22000 v5 - Farmland Bakery (M) Sdn Bhd
Intertek Certification Limited
Singapore
ISO 22000:2018 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
TUV SUD PSB Pte Ltd
Top Business Partner, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2020 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NTUC FairPrice
Top Brand Excellence, FairPrice Partners Excellence Awards 2020 - GARDENIA Singapore
NTUC FairPrice
SGX Fast Track List 2020 - QAF Limited
Singapore Exchange
Singapore's No. 1 White Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2020) - GARDENIA Singapore
NielsenIQ SG
Singapore's No. 1 Wholemeal Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2020) - GARDENIA Singapore
NielsenIQ SG
Singapore's No. 1 Flavoured Bread Brand (Jan - Dec 2020) - GARDENIA Singapore
NielsenIQ SG
Singapore's No. 1 Bun Bread Brand (Jul 2019 - Jun 2020) - GARDENIA Singapore
The Nielsen Company
ISO 22000:2018 - NCS Cold Stores (S) Pte Ltd
BVCH SAS UK Branch
Malaysia
Putra Brand of the Year 2020 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Putra Platinum Award 2020 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
FSSC 22000 v.4.1 - Farmland Bakery (M) Sdn Bhd
Intertek Certification Limited
Australia
2020 APCO Industry Sector Award: Agriculture & Nurseries - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
Woolworths' Sustainability Supplier of the Year 2020 - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Group
Philippines
Company Halal Registration Certificate - Nutrimax Fresh-Baked Inc, Mindanao plant
Islamic Da'wah Council of the Philippines Inc
Singapore
Best Annual Report 2018 (Silver) - QAF Limited (Companies with $300 million to less than $1 billion in market capitalisation)
Singapore Corporate Awards 2019
Singapore International 100 Company 2019, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
Experian
Food Safety Excellence Scheme, Grade A - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Singapore Food Agency
BizSAFE Level 4 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Workplace Safety and Health Council
SGX Fast Track List 2019 - QAF Limited
Singapore Exchange
Malaysia
Putra Hall of Fame Award 2019 – GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Putra Platinum Award 2019 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
Top 4 Outstanding Business Taxpayer of 2019 – Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc
The City of Life Awards 2019 for outstanding companies and organisations in the City of Binan
No. 10 Top Real Property Taxpayer - Nutrimax Fresh-Baked Inc
Office of the Provincial Treasurer of Misamis Oriental
In appreciation for the valuable and significant contribution to the revenue of the Province of Misamis Oriental
Australia
Champion Trophy Winner 2019 (Convenience Food) - Rivalea Limited
Gold Medal Winner 2019 (Convenience Meal) - Rivalea Limited
Best in Class Winner 2019 (Convenience Main Meal) - Rivalea Limited
Three awards won by Rivalea Limited for its Riverview Farms Hot Roast Pork with Crackle at the Australian Food Awards 2019.
HACCP Certification (since 2009) - Bakers Maison Australia Pty Ltd
SGS Australia Pty Ltd
SQF Code, Edition 8 - Bakers Maison Australia Pty Ltd
SGS Systems & Services Certification Pty Ltd
Best New Product Award 2019, Finalist (Bakery) - Bakers Maison Australia Pty Ltd
Awarded to Bakers Maison for its Almond Filled Croissant at Fine Food Australia 2019.
Singapore
Best Annual Report 2017 (Bronze) - QAF Limited (Companies with $300 million to less than $1 billion in market capitalisation)
Singapore Corporate Awards 2018
Singapore International 100 Company 2018, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
Grade A for hygiene, sanitation and processing standards - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
Singapore's No. 1 Selling Bread Brand (Jan 2018 - Dec 2018) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
The Nielsen Company
Singapore's No. 1 Wholemeal Bread Brand (Jan 2018 - Dec 2018) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
The Nielsen Company
ISO 22000:2005 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
TUV SUD PSB Pte Ltd
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2018 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
ISO 9001:2015 - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Certification International Philippines, Inc.
Halal Plant Accreditation - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc, Laguna plant
Islamic Da'wah Council of the Philippines
Australia
NSW Food Authority Licence – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NSW Government
Approved Arrangement Certified Quality Assurance Program – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Export Registration Certificate – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Government
Coles Supermarkets Sustainable Program for Sow Stall Free Pork (Victoria) – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Coles Approved Supplier - Rivalea Australia (Pty) Ltd
Coles Approved Supplier - Diamond Valley Pork 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
APIQ Certification - Free range piggery (Emu Plains) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Pork Limited
Woolworths Supplier Excellence Program – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Pty Ltd
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
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System – 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)
Singapore
Top Influential Brands 2017, No. 1 Brand, Bread category - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Top Influential Brands 2017, Top Brand, Bread category - Bonjour Bakery Pte Ltd
Influential Brands
Superbrands 2017 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
SuperBrands Singapore
Grade A Award for hygiene, sanitation and processing standards (since 1995) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
BizSAFE Level 3 - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Workplace Safety & Health Council
Singapore International 100 Company 2017, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
Singapore’s No. 1 Selling Bread Brand in the Total Bread Category and Wholemeal Bread Segment (Oct 2016 - Sep 2017) – GARDENIA Singapore
The Nielsen Company
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2017 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Australia
Approved Arrangement Certified Quality Assurance Program – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Export Registration Certificate – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Government
NSW Food Authority Licence – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NSW Government
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
APIQ Certification - Free range piggery (Emu Plains) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Pork Limited
Woolworths Supplier Excellence Program – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Pty Ltd
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System – 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
Coles Supermarkets Sustainable Program for Sow Stall Free Pork (Victoria) – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Coles Approved Supplier - Diamond Valley Pork Pty Ltd
Coles Supermarkets
Singapore
Singapore’s No. 1 Selling Bread Brand (July 2015 to June 2016) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
The Nielsen Company
HACCP (since 2001) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
TUV SUD PSB
ISO 9001 (since 1996) - Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
TUV SUD PSB
Singapore International 100 Company 2016, Top Companies Ranked by Overseas Sales Turnover - QAF Limited
DP Information Group
Malaysia
Putra Gold Award 2016 - GARDENIA Malaysia
Consumers' survey on the Most Preferred Brand (Foodstuff category), Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Philippines
8 Years of Service Award (For the promotion of voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation, and mobilization of blood donors in the conduct of Mobile Blood Donation for 8 consecutive years) - Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc.
Philippine Red Cross, Laguna Chapter
Australia
NSW Food Authority Licence – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
NSW Government
Coles Supermarkets Sustainable Program for Sow Stall Free Pork (Victoria) – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Coles Approved Supplier – Diamond Valley Pork
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
APIQ Certification - Free range piggery (Emu Plains) - Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australian Pork Limited
Woolworths Supplier Excellence Program – Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Woolworths Pty Ltd
SQF 2000 Level 3 - Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System – 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
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