The SIFST Overseas Technical Tour to Shanghai and Suzhou, China has been successfully completed, offering participants an enriching experience through direct engagement with leading industry players, research institutes, and innovation hubs across the region.

Guided by the theme “Advancing Food Innovation through Technology, Research, and Industry Collaboration”, the programme provided valuable exposure to emerging trends in advanced food manufacturing, functional foods, and high-tech processing.

Through curated site visits and technical exchanges, participants had the opportunity to visit and learn from key organisations, including:
– Center Testing International Pinbiao (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
– Master Kong (Kangshifu) Shanghai Headquarters
– FPT Food Process Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
– Truthful Powder Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd
– JiaHe Foods Industry Co., Ltd
– National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute
– Starbucks Coffee Innovation Park (Kunshan)
– Shanghai Transwin Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd
– Shanghai Food Safety Association
– TOLY Bread R&D Center (Shanghai)
– Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd.

These visits provided deeper insights into industry best practices, innovation capabilities, and global developments in the food sector.

🤝 We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all host organisations for their warm hospitality and generous knowledge sharing.

🌟 A special note of thanks to Center Testing International (CTI) for their invaluable support in coordinating and liaising with the host companies. Their efforts were instrumental in the successful planning and execution of the technical tour.

The insights gained and connections established will contribute meaningfully to future collaborations and professional growth.

We also express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, whose thoughtful contributions enriched the experience and served as tokens of appreciation to our hosts in China.

👏 Thank you to:
– BioNutricia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Bionutricia – Pandan Kaya & Durian Kaya, Pandan Matcha Powder, Liposomal & Pandan Leaf Extract
– Cocoba Pte Ltd IRVINS – Irvins Salted Egg Potato Chips & Irvins Salted Egg Fish Skin
– GoldKili Trading Enterprise Ptd Ltd – Colombia Coffee, Signature Blend Coffee & Nanyang Coffee
– JiaTaste Pte Ltd – Singapore Laksa Paste

🙌 Our sincere thanks to all participants for your active engagement and enthusiasm throughout the journey.

We look forward to building on this momentum through future initiatives and collaborations.