Innovation Insights

  The adoption of sustainable and biodegradable food packaging is accelerating, driven by consumer demand, regulatory pressures like the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and technological advancements such as protective coatings and bio-based materials. Biodegradable packaging offers environmental benefits like reduced waste, lower carbon emissions, and less reliance on fossil fuels, with innovations such as compostable materials, edible...

The healthcare industry is on the brink of a major transformation, moving beyond digitalisation (Healthcare 3.0), connected care and artificial intelligence (Healthcare 4.0) into the next era: Healthcare 5.0 – which emphasises the integration of man, machine, and technology. This evolution signifies a seamless integration of human expertise with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things...

  Innovative Urban Solutions: The integration of smart city technologies, nature-based solutions, and circular economies is essential for creating resilient, eco-friendly urban environments that effectively address the challenges of growing populations. Enhancing Human Comfort: By prioritising the incorporation of nature and advanced technologies, cities can significantly improve the quality of life for inhabitants, fostering sustainable urban landscapes that promote well-being...

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.   The adage that one person’s waste is another’s treasure rings especially true in the world of agri-food by-products. While stems, roots, bones, skin and seeds may appear to have no...

IPI Innovation Advisor Harish Methil shares how SMEs in the agri-food sector have a unique opportunity to pioneer sustainable solutions amid rising global food demand and environmental pressure.   With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for food is set to double. This increasing demand comes with a heavy environmental price. At COP28 in...

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.   Traditional fermentation, which relies on naturally occurring microorganisms to preserve...