FAQs

Approved activities typically include:

• Food manufacturing and processing
• Central kitchens for F&B brands
• Packaging and repacking of food products
• Cold room and chiller operations
• FMCG storage and distribution
• Cloud kitchen operations

If you are unsure about your business type, contact us and we will verify the approved use for the building.

Yes. All food-related operations require approval and licensing from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
 A layout submission and on-site inspection may be required before your license is issued.

Food factories typically include:

• Higher floor loading (12.5–15 kN/sqm)
• 3-phase electrical power (200–400 amps)
• Exhaust and mechanical ventilation
• Grease trap and proper drainage
• High ceilings for equipment and racking
• Cold room-ready infrastructure
• Washable, food-safe finishes

Specifications vary by development.

Common sizes range from:

• 1,500 – 3,000 sq ft (central kitchens, prep facilities)
• 4,000 – 7,000 sq ft (production kitchens, light food processing)
• 10,000 sq ft and above (cold room operations, FMCG, logistics)

Some strata developments allow unit combinations up to 20,000–30,000 sq ft.

Ramp-up Food Factory

• Vehicles can drive directly to each floor
• 40-footer access on selected levels
• Ideal for heavy logistics and cold-chain operators

Multi-storey Food Building (Cargo Lift Access)

• Served by goods/passenger lifts
• Smaller units
• Ideal for bakeries, light prep kitchens, central kitchens

Usually no.
URA zoning, building approvals and SFA requirements must already permit food use.
Exhaust, grease traps and power capacity cannot always be added due to structural limits.

We can help you identify buildings that meet the criteria.

As of 2025:

• North: $1.80 – $2.30 psf
• West: $1.90 – $2.80 psf
• East: $2.40 – $3.20 psf
• Central: $3.00 – $4.50 psf

Rates depend on size, location, age, specifications and building type.

Sale prices generally range from $450 – $1,200 psf, depending on:

• Tenure (30/60-year vs freehold)
• Specifications
• Age
• Ramp-up vs multi-storey
• Strata development quality

Typical fit-out ranges from $80 – $250 psf, depending on requirements such as:

• Exhaust ducting
• Waterproofing
• Cold rooms / freezer rooms
• Epoxy flooring
• Partitioning and workflow zones
• Electrical upgrades

Generally required:

• SFA Food Manufacturing License
• Fire Safety Certificate (if layout changes)
• Exhaust and mechanical ventilation approval
• NEA waste management compliance

We can guide you through the approval sequence.

Typically 2–6 months, depending on:

• Renovation complexity
• Licensing requirements
• Contractor availability
• Inspection schedules

Ramp-up units may take longer due to larger setups.

North (Senoko, Woodlands Loop) – cold-chain & logistics

West (Tuas, Boon Lay, Pandan Loop) – manufacturing & distribution

East (Kaki Bukit, Bedok Food City) – central kitchens & F&B prep

Central (Kallang/MacPherson) – workforce convenience & distribution

Yes, in many developments.
 Combined units can reach 10,000–30,000 sq ft depending on layout and MCST approval.

Yes, depending on business type. Possible grants include:

• Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)
• Energy Efficiency Grant
• Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)
• Cold Chain Innovation grants
• Automation & digitalisation support

Key factors include:

• Location and proximity to customers
• Power requirements
• Ceiling height
• Logistics access (40-footer vs cargo lifts)
• Compliance and approval status
• Renovation budget
• Future expansion potential

We can help shortlist units based on your operations.

Property owners, landlords and agents can contact us to list their units.
 Listings may require:

• Unit details
• Photos and floor plans
• Approved use information
• Asking rental or sale price

You may reach out to us anytime for customised recommendations based on your business needs.