Gardenia Foods Pte Ltd will relocate its bakery production operations from Singapore to Johor Bahru, resulting in the retrenchment of 141 employees at its Pandan Loop manufacturing facility.
In a statement on Wednesday, the company said the move is part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and remain competitive amid a challenging global business environment. Production at the Singapore facility will officially cease on June 30.
Gardenia informed employees of the decision during an internal meeting held earlier in the day. The company said affected staff will receive notice and support in line with local employment regulations and guidelines.
Eligible employees may also be considered for alternative roles within the group’s broader operations network where suitable opportunities are available.
The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), an affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), said it had been informed early about the restructuring exercise and is currently assisting affected workers with training, job placement and retrenchment support.
Gardenia will provide compensation packages to impacted employees and sponsor one year of union membership, while the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) will offer career advisory and job matching services.
Gardenia has been owned by Singapore-listed QAF Ltd since 1985. Over the years, the group has expanded its bakery operations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Australia.
