Taiwanese fresh pork has officially re-entered the Singapore market after a 15-year hiatus. Singapore's Food Agency announced last year that it would lift the pork ban in place since 2009, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao.
Some supermarkets have begun selling the product, drawing interest from consumers. At a supermarket in Serangoon, packaged Taiwanese pork weighing between 298 grams and 334 grams is priced at approximately SG$6 (US$5.5). The availability of Taiwanese pork provides Singaporean consumers with an additional premium choice alongside existing imports from Australia and Indonesia.
Taiwan’s Deputy Representative in Singapore Wu Wen-ling (吳文齡) said one of the key reasons behind the approval is the modernization of Taiwan’s slaughterhouse management and advancements in cold chain technology. He says Taiwanese pork is known for its high quality and lack of strong odor, making it a distinctive option in the market. The reintroduction is expected to enhance culinary exchanges and encourage more Singaporeans to incorporate it into their cooking.