Singapore: Mycosortia, an active player in sustainable solutions for the food industry, participated in the “Kickstarting Your Sustainability Journey in Food Manufacturing” event organized by Enterprise Singapore, in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic. The event, held at Republic Polytechnic, saw the presence of industry experts and major players in the field.
The event’s opening address was delivered by Minister Grace Fu, setting the tone for discussions on sustainable practices within the food manufacturing sector. Enterprise Singapore took the opportunity to launch the “Sustainability Playbook for Food Manufacturers,” a comprehensive guide aimed at assisting companies in initiating their sustainability journey and developing crucial capabilities.
Key Insights from the Event:
- Alarming Food Waste Statistics: In Singapore, food waste constitutes approximately 11% of the total waste generated, with a mere 18% being recycled. Recognizing this challenge, the Sustainability Playbook focuses on strategies to address this issue.
- Three Core Strategies: The playbook emphasizes three core strategies for food manufacturers to enhance sustainability – optimizing resources, valorizing food side streams, and adopting sustainable packaging.
- Panel Discussions: Engaging panel discussions were conducted on food side stream valorization and sustainable packaging. Industry leaders shared insights on best practices and innovations in these areas.
- Industry Players Display Solutions: Notable companies such as ExxonMobil, Tobe Packaging Industries Pte Ltd, KosmodeHealth Singapore, Soynergy, Singnergy Group, Brewerkz, and SoiLabs displayed their cutting-edge solutions for sustainable food packaging and food side stream valorization.
- Showcasing Sustainable Solutions: Mycosortia showcased our innovative okara biotransformation solution for okara upcycling. We proudly presented our clean-label ingredient FibProt®, a fish analogue, and flavorful vegan salad dressings made using FibProt® and other natural ingredients.
- Mycosortia’s Contribution: Mycosortia, as part of Singapore’s sustainable food manufacturing ecosystem, offers a food side stream valorization solution through our proprietary biotransformation technology.
- Invitation to Collaboration: Mycosortia extended an invitation to businesses facing side stream challenges, encouraging them to reach out at contact@mycosortia.com for potential collaborations and solutions.
By offering innovative solutions and actively participating in sustainability initiatives, Mycosortia aims to contribute to Singapore’s broader goals of reducing food waste and promoting a more sustainable future.