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SPECIAL
SPECIAL INTERVIEW INTERVIEW

National Food Institute

and Role in Empowering Thai

Entrepreneurs for the Global Stage

Over nearly 30 years of operations, the National Food Institute (NFI), under the supervision of the
Foundation for Industrial Development has been committed to its mission of promoting and supporting
Thai entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry. It also acts as a mediator to foster collaboration
between public and private sector organizations. Currently led by Dr. Supawan Teerarat, as president of
the National Food Institute, plays a key role in developing production standards and adding value to food
products through comprehensive service offerings.

Strengthening the Capabilities of high-value-added agriculture and food products. This
Thai Entrepreneurs includes processing agricultural products, primary processing,
Currently, the National Food Institute continues to expand its and developing ready-to-eat food products. Additionally, it
role in supporting entrepreneurs, particularly small and offers laboratory testing services and pilot production in
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for 95% of prototype factories to test products before they are launched
all food businesses. Its support includes research and in the market.
development, testing services, and upskilling & reskilling For its 2025 mission, the National Food Institute aims to
entrepreneurs in the food industry. The institute’s role in expand its development scope to include pet food products.
research and development involves acting as an ‘innovator’ This decision stems from recognizing Thailand’s potential as
to assist entrepreneurs in inventing and developing the world’s third-largest exporter of pet food. Additionally,

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