Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association

Food Innovation Product Award (FIPA) aims to bring together food manufacturers and tertiary students from ITE, Polytechnics and Universities to collaborate and co-create new and innovative food products.

SFMA has organised two editions of the Food Innovation Product Award (FIPA) in 2016 and 2018, and brought together 48 food manufacturers and tertiary students to collaborate and co-create new and innovative food products through an innovation process to gain consumer and market insights, and facilitate the commercialisation of novel food ingredients, processing methods and products.

In the previous edition of the FIPA in 2018, 23 food manufacturers and student teams underwent a structured 9-month innovation process to develop new product prototypes. Home-grown firms Mr Popiah, Life3 Biotech, Jumain Sataysfaction, Tai Hua and Tan Seng Kee clinched the category awards at the inaugural FIPA Ceremony on 19 April 2018 where the teams were assessed on the innovativeness of product concepts and feasibility of commercialisation.

The third edition of the FIPA in 2019 took place from March 2019 to November 2019 as it continues to focus on innovation and product commercialisation through an enhanced 9-month innovation process to help food manufacturers develop business capabilities through design thinking, market and consumer insights, conceptualisation, prototyping, packaging, marketing and pitching. A total of 21 teams has been formed with institutes of higher learning from Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Institute of Technology an and Singapore University of Technology and Design.

Konjac Meal Pack
Company: Alpha Colloids Pte Ltd
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Rice / Noodle replacer using Konjac as the base. The product is lower in carbohydrates and calories, meat-free, ready-to-eat as well as convenient, nutritious and affordable. It has a wide variety of flavours featuring Korean, Western and Chinese cuisine.

Madgicc Stix
Company: Asia Farm F&B Pte Ltd
School: National University of Singapore

Innovated as a "food that functions as a straw" to combat pressing environmental crises. No more straws in the bin or landfills. Our flavours – Choco-loco, Frütstick, Peachy Strawdel – formulated for its flavour and function to complement a variety of beverages for premium-end cafes and restaurants, thus providing enhanced consumer experience. Take a sip, eat it whole.

Jammin Cakes
Company: Atfresh Pte Ltd
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

A colourful, fun and nutrient-packed sugar-free breakfast kit for kids. They are beetroot and pumpkin cakes with natural lively colours, paired with refreshing pineapple and juicy strawberry sauces empowering kids to transform cakes into personal art pieces every time. Nutritious Jammin cakes are also high in dietary fibre providing source of calcium.

Mezza Pizza
Company: -
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Singapore's first frozen meat-free rendang pizza for foodies looking for convenient and environmentally sustainable foods. Low-carbon footprint Quorn mycoprotein is used to substitute meat. Eco-friendly Mezza's crust is created by upcycling excessive pastry dough from production with nutritious wholemeal flour and cauliflower providing source of dietary fibre.

Mini Crunchies
Company: Chop Hup Chong Food Industries Pte Ltd
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Meat snack suitable for the active aging adults. The product is made of chicken floss, lower in salt and sugar, no added preservative, no artificial flavourings and colourings. It is made with natural ingredients – black sesame, ginger, okra, and contains inulin, hence a source of dietary fibre. The product also uses innovative, interactive smart packaging which is suitable for individual indulgence and sharing.

Satay Sedap
Company: City Satay (Food Industries) Pte Ltd
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

A meat-free, sustainable, healthier satay constituting of tofu, okara and wheat gluten allowing vegetarians to indulge. It is ready-to-eat, shelf-stable, cholesterol-free, source of dietary fibre and free of saturated fats. The product has high potential to be commercialised given its existing manufacturing capabilities. It is available in 5 sticks-a-pack or multi-sticks pack for sharing.

Chocolate Kaya with Oats
Company: Fong Yit Kaya Pte Ltd
School: Republic Polytechnic

Chocolate kaya spread with added oat powder in a clear glass packaging. Flavour is tweaked towards the modern taste with lesser sugar coupled with the health benefits of oat powder such as regulating blood sugar level, LDL cholesterol, promoting heart health and boosting the immune system. The product can also be consumed in many ways such as a snack or spread etc. This serves as a healthier option for chocolate spreads (less fat and less sugar) with an elegant packaging.

Apple Crunch
Company: Health Domain Pte Ltd
School: National University of Singapore

Apple Crunch is a convenient, on-the-go snack with natural flavours multi whole-grains. The bite-sized balls allow one to enjoy a crumb-free snacking experience. It is also the first whole-grain snack formulated with isomaltulose in Singapore which is high in fibre and lower in glycemic index compared to existing grain bars. Consumers can enjoy a healthier-choice snack in original and chocolate flavours.

Flexi Petite Patty
Company: Jordon International Food Processing Pte Ltd
School: Singapore Polytechnic

The Flexi Petite Patty is a novel and healthy meat-based product, scientifically created with a mixture of animal and plant-based protein from natural sources. It's an excellent source of protein, low in saturated fat, trans-fat free, no synthetic nitrate and preservatives added. It also comes with a microwaveable packaging which provides consumers a healthier and convenience option.

Alternate
Company: Jumain Sataysfaction Pte Ltd
School: Singapore Polytechnic

"Alternate" is a convenient pick-me-up that embodies traditional Singapore flavours and innovative modernisation. Made with plant-based proteins and satay seasonings, the rich savoury vegan satay balls are sure to captivate your taste buds. Our unique edible cucumber biscuit 'toothpicks' not only allows you to eat with ease, they refresh your palate bite after bite!

Instant Oats Mug Cake
Company: Khong Guan Ltd
School: Singapore Institute of Technology

Instant Oats Mug Cake allows you to enjoy a rich and moist chocolate cake within 2.5 minutes. The cake mix uses only natural ingredients and is vegan. It is a source of dietary fibre and is cholesterol free. This cake mix only requires the addition of hot water and a microwave.

Chufa Soon Kueh
Company: Lek Lim Nonya Cake Trading
School: Republic Polytechnic

Nostalgic kueh-licious treats with a healthier twist and infused with heart-warming flavours! With lower sugar, higher protein and dietary fibre compared to the typical soon kueh, Chufa Soon Kueh provides a new perspective of the local snack - from kids to the elderly. Easy to prepare and consume!

Life3Biotech's BisGold
Company: Life3 Biotech Pte Ltd
School: National University of Singapore

BisGold is a biscuit high in protein and calories but is easy-to-eat and aims to fill nutritional gaps of the Golden years. Innovation lies in the shelf-stable bicomponent product of 2 different textures, providing a persuasive sensorial experience. Eat it directly or dunk it in hot drinks for a larger range of textures to suit preference.

Functional and Shelf-Stable Popiah Skin
Company: Mr Popiah Pte Ltd
School: Republic Polytechnic

Popiah skin retailed at ambient condition via the use of natural and healthy ingredients (cinnamon) with no artificial preservatives added while maintaining traditional taste. The product also possesses extended shelf life based on good and strict processing methods to ensure quality and safety for our consumers.

Singapore Moments
Company: Par International Holdings Pte Ltd
School: Singapore Polytechnic

Singapore moments is a gift which comes with Edible Packaging to pack the best of traditional Singaporean Tasty Flavours The Edible packaging technology is developed in innovative ways to make the foods more nutritious, delicious and healthier, hence, the customers can enjoy the moments of Singaporean Taste and Save the earth.

Freshjoy Gac Vinegar Drink
Company: PS Food and Beverage (S) Pte Ltd
School: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Freshjoy Gac fuses traditional ingredients with superfruits for a healthy drink. It is the 1st Gac Fruit Vinegar Drink in the market. The use of glass packaging is reusable while the infographic element on the label includes a Stacked Column Design. The product is filed for IPOS design and trademark.

Sin Mui Heng Grab & Go Loh Mai Kai
Company: Sin Mui Heng Food Ind Pte Ltd
School: National University of Singapore

Convenience and tradition in one product. The product is optimized to obtain commercial sterility and a shelf-stable product at room temperature with year long shelf life. It is higher in whole-grains, reduction of glutinous rice to lower GI. The unique easy-tear packaging design allows for easy consumption upon opening.

Treasure of the Sea Soup
Company: SPW Food Industries Pte Ltd
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Shelf stable ready-to-eat rich chicken soup containing abalone, sea cucumber, white scallop and shiitake mushroom. It is packaged in a transparent hexagonal glass jar with a shelf life of a year. The product comes with a Smart Packaging Augmented Reality (AR) technology which allows consumers to interact with the packaging by scanning the front of the packaging using an AR app. The 3 animated main seafood ingredients can be seen on the screen of your phone and benefits of the ingredient will appear when tapped on The estimated price of product is $20 to $30 for 1 glass jar and can be sold to supermarkets, chinese stores, duty-free stores at Changi airport and online websites and to export to China.

SOYummy
Company: Tai Hua Food Industries Pte Ltd
School: National University of Singapore

SOYummy has unlocked the potential of soy cake, a major by-product of soy sauce production. As a cooking aid, it offers a one-step solution to great tasting food. Dishes can achieve the same perceived saltiness with less sodium. With the popularity of spicy dips, we have created a spicy ready-to-eat SOYummy dip as an extension.

Teochew Silver and Golden Fish Cake
Company: Thong Siek Food Industry Pte Ltd
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Singapore's first texture-modified Teochew fishcakes are created for the elderly Singaporeans to savour the good old taste of fishcakes. Nostalgic Teochew Silver and Golden fishcakes are soft textured, meeting IDDSI level 7, 6 and 5 guidelines, allowing ease of swallowing. They provide sources of protein, high in calcium and dietary fibre.

Pufflings
Company: Zoe Anastasis Trading
School: Republic Polytechnic

Localised wholegrain cereal puffs made by Spray drying encapsulation of pandan extract which preserves the aroma and antioxidant properties. The puffs are produced by ‘High Heat Short Time’ extrusion method which preserves the nutrients in the whole grain. Company's commercialization Plan includes sales channels such as online e-commerce (e.g. Qoo10, redmart and shopee) and social media (e.g. Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook).

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