To stay competitive in a fast-evolving food industry, SMEs must embrace innovation. This five-step guide shows how they can do so with clarity, confidence and purpose.

Authored by: Dr Gan Heng Hui

With global populations ageing rapidly, the demand for functional foods that support longevity and well-being is rising. IPI Tech Expert and founder of Kairos Integrated Food Solutions Dr Gan Heng Hui shares key considerations for product formulation, commercialisation strategies and how Singapore’s food SMEs can leverage innovation networks to thrive in the healthy ageing sector.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Singapore’s economy—, creating jobs, and contributing about 48% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet behind every thriving SME lies a story of hard work, resilience, and the daily battle against business challenges.

From precision fermentation to biodegradable packaging, the food industry is cooking up new solutions with the help of emerging technologies. Find out how can SMEs prepare for a fast-evolving food innovation landscape.

Singapore-based Little Green Ranger lends its expertise in sustainable energy solutions to advance worker safety and optimise construction processes.

Since its founding in 2022, Little Green Ranger has grown into a company known for its sustainable energy solutions. The team is passionate about helping companies transition from conventional energy sources to renewable alternatives.

Singapore-based engineering company, Cyclect, works with Australia-based Ecocentric Energy to enable effective monitoring and management of electrical systems.
 

IPI Innovation & Technology Senior Manager, Adeline Chan, advises businesses to consider the potential of transforming agri-food side streams—products that are typically discarded—into valuable products for growth and sustainability.

Authored by: Leonard Chong

• Precision fermentation is revolutionising the food industry by offering sustainable, health-conscious, and economically viable alternatives to traditional food production methods.
• This technology is gaining traction in Singapore, with support from the government, Institutes of Higher Learning and food-based MNCs that have taken root locally.