Enhancing the country’s capabilities in the field of novel food and functional food, catering to the increasing demand among health-conscious individuals by leveraging the expertise of NSTDA
NSTDA is pinning its hopes on the core business of a one-stop service platform called “FoodSERP” to boost the country’s economic growth by leveraging its biodiversity-rich resources. According to Dr. Kobkul Laoteng, Director of the Service Platform for Food and Functional Ingredients (FoodSERP) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the high demand for functional food among health-conscious consumers will benefit over a million stakeholders involved in the business, including local plant farmers, business owners, and consumers. This positive impact is…