Sheng Siong, Foodpanda tie up to launch on-demand grocery delivery service on June 22

SINGAPORE – Households can soon get more than 12,000 grocery items and essentials delivered in about an hour when supermart chain Sheng Siong and delivery platform Foodpanda roll out a new service on June 22.

The on-demand grocery delivery service will be available at 43 Sheng Siong outlets, and there are plans to expand the scheme to other outlets, the two businesses said in a statement on June 16.

“Orders can be delivered in an hour, bringing Sheng Siong’s signature value and budget-friendly savings straight to the doorstep,” they added.

The minimum order value under the new service is $15, below which an additional order fee may apply, said a spokesperson in a media reply.

Delivery fees will vary, depending on factors such as location, but those with orders above $80 will get free delivery.

Customers who are new to Foodpanda’s quick-commerce service will also get free delivery on their first order, while pandapro subscribers will get unlimited free delivery, subject to the minimum order value.

Since 2023, grocery order frequencies on the Foodpanda platform have risen by 7 per cent in Singapore, and the average number of items for each order has gone up by 8 per cent, the firms said.

It is a sign of a broader shift in shopping habits, with more consumers relying on on-demand delivery not just for last-minute top-ups but also for regular weekly grocery runs.

The two businesses are marking the launch of the new service with a campaign with cash prizes and discounts of up to 40 per cent on some Sheng Siong products until July 19.

Daniel Lai is a journalist at the ST Now team, covering breaking news and international affairs.