Grocers gone virtual

It is no surprise that online services offering anything from fresh organic produce to precise meal ingredients—many without a brick-and-mortar presence—have been bookmarked by savvy shoppers. Here's a roundup of some of these new-age grocers.

1. SuperNature Online (www.supernature.com.sg)
Great for: baby needs, organic produce, premium natural cosmetics and supplements.

2. Crateful (www.crateful.com.sg)
Great for: a one-stop shop for food items from local producers the likes of Eastern Granola, The Hunters' Kitchenette, and Mofo Chili.

3. The Cheese Artisans (www.cheeseartisans.com.sg)
Great for: new and first-in-Singapore cheeses such as the La Oveja Negra Curado (six-month Manchego made of black ewe’s milk).

4. Zairyo (www.zairyo.sg)
Great for: quality and speciality Japanese produce, such as Kyoto Matcha Jam and Fundokin Yuzu Kosho (Yuzu Citrus Paste).

5. Cheftains (www.cheftains.com)
Great for: ready-to-cook gourmet meals that are delivered to your doorstep. The freshly pre-portioned ingredients are delivered with step-by-step instructions, and dishes such as Carecci’s Salmone al Caviale Tartufato (pan-seared salmon with black truffle caviar) can be cooked within 45 minutes.

6. Hamperly (www.hamperly.com.sg)
Great for: a stellar selection of Italian wines and gourmet produce such as pastas, chocolates, spices and balsamic vinegars. Opt for express two-hour delivery in a pinch, otherwise the incredibly speedy delivery takes place within a day.