WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY

Assumption University of Thailand (AU)'s Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology successfully hosted the Future Food Innovation Junior Competition 2024 at the Salle d'Expo Room, Hua Mak Campus. The event, designed to encourage young minds to innovate, focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the future of food, inviting high school students to present their groundbreaking ideas.

 
 

The competition kicked off with an inspiring opening speech by Rev. Bro.Dr. Verayuth Boonpram, Vice President for Research and Academic Services, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology and innovation to create sustainable food solutions. This was followed by a warm welcome address from Asst. Prof. Dr. Patchanee Yasurin, Dean of the Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology, who encouraged students to push boundaries and think beyond traditional food production methods.

 
 

A total of 20 teams participated in the competition, presenting their innovative food product ideas to a panel of esteemed judges. From plant-based alternatives to smart packaging innovations, the ideas showcased a brilliant mix of creativity and practicality. The presentations were split into two segments, with the first 15 teams presenting in the morning and the remaining 5 teams after lunch.

During the break, attendees had the chance to network and exchange ideas over a thoughtfully curated lunch, while learning more about scholarship opportunities at AU.

 
 

The event concluded with a closing speech by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of AU, who commended the participants for their hard work and creative solutions that aligned with modern sustainability practices. He stressed the importance of youth involvement in shaping the future of food industries through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches.

List of Winners:

  1. Crack Tiger Team, Paiwittayakarn School, Mae Hong Son Province
  2. Water Activity Team, Assumption College Thonburi, Bangkok
  3. Mul Ma Ma Team, Ratwinit Bangkaeo School, Samut Prakan Province

Video Popular Vote Award

  1. Nextgen Nourish Team, Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary) Mahasarakham Province

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