Trend of Functional Food Industry in Thailand & Roles of FoodInnopolis

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1 Trend of Functional Food Industry in Thailand & Roles of FoodInnopolis Akkharawit Kanjana-Opas, Ph.D. Deputy Secretary General National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office CEO, Food Innopolis

3 Focused Areas Healthy and functional food e.g. Heath food, Functional food, Silver food High value added food products e.g. Food ingredients, Food extracts, Nutritional extract, Halal food, Organic foods Supporting business for food innovation e.g. Packaging, Automation, Traceability, Food safety, Food storage and logistics

Functional Food Ingredients Market Type: Protein & acidulates Minerals Prebiotics Vitamins Probiotics Hydrocolloids Essential oil Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids

4 Functional Food Ingredients Market Type: Protein & acidulates Minerals Prebiotics Vitamins Probiotics Hydrocolloids Essential oil Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids Flavonoids & carotenoids Application: Food Beverage Health benefit Gut health Bone health Heart health Immunity Nutrition Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis, 2017

5 This single, most-powerful trend is consumers desire for foods and ingredients that are naturally functional. Growing Trend of Traditional Medicine Quality: Establishment of GMP Facilities Balancing Therapeutic benefits, Safety, Efficacy, and Availability Kale, Turmeric, Blueberry, Kefir, Almond, Cauliflower, Coconut, Flax, Bulgur Power by Plants i.e. Protein Broth, Plant Based Foods Digestive Wellness Lactose Free, Gluten Free Kombucha, Coconut Juice

6 Trends in Thailand 31% of Thai consumer (working age) buy health products 45% 55% Functional Food, Neutraceuticals, Dietary Supplements i.e. vitamins & minerals Source: Siam Commercial Bank Research Center, Thailand Fast Growing Aging Society NCDs

7 Opportunity of Thai Health & Functional Food Coconut Oil & Palm Sugar & Low GI Sugar Low-Salt/Low Sugar Food Dietary fiber Plant & Herbal extracts i.e. plant protein Probiotics/fermented food Allergen free food Natural antimicrobial/preservatives Functional Food Growth of Health in Functional Food During Source: Euromonitor International

Challenges of Functional Food Innovation Law & Regulation (Strict

Functional Ingredient (Efficacy, Standardization, Safety) Plant

Article 52 (Use of plant and plant materials for commercial research)

8 Challenges of Functional Food Innovation Law & Regulation (Strict enforcement, Varies from country to country) High cost Time consuming Functional Ingredient (Efficacy, Standardization, Safety) Plant Variety Protection Act (IP Law & Access and Benefit Sharing, CBD) Article 52 (Use of plant and plant materials for commercial research) Consumer perception & acceptance Food Habits/Preference Geography/Religion/Awareness

9 Food Legislation in Thailand : Food Act 1979 Objective : To protect consumers against unsafe, substandard and deceptive foods. Management system : Approval prior to sales or advertising Authorized agency : Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

10 Food Product Category Under Thai FDA Category I : Specific Controlled Foods [7 items such as Food additives, Modified food for infant, Food for weight control, etc.] Category II: Standardized Foods [38 items such as Milk & Milk Products, Coffee, Fat & Oil, Tea, Instant food, etc.] Category III: Other Foods [a] Standard labelled foods [12 items such as bread, jelly dessert, snack etc.] [b] other than 3 [a] such as dry herb and spices, flour products, noodles Health Claim: Relationship between dietary/food ingredient and the maintenance or promotion of health NOT to prevent, treat or cure a disease (DRUG) Alignment with Codex Guidelines on Use of Nutrition and Health Claims (CAC/GL )

Processed Food Healthy Food Food Functional Food* Food

Food Medical food Health Claims Dietary Supplement*

Traditional Drug Over the Counter Drug Prescribed Drug

*Consumption Info/Dosage Ginger Ginger Food/Beverage

11 Processed Food Healthy Food Food Functional Food* Food with Claims Vitamins & Minerals Specialty Food Infant Food Medical food Health Claims Dietary Supplement* Dosage form Liquid small unit Powder form Drug Traditional Drug Over the Counter Drug Prescribed Drug Dietary Ingredients Source: Thai FDA Health Food *Consumption Info/Dosage Ginger Ginger Food/Beverage Product Ginger Tablet/Capsule (<1 gram) Ginger Tablet/Capsule (>1 gram)

12 Codex: Health Claim Guideline on use of Nutrition and Health Claims (CAC/GL ) Health Claims (section 2.2) Nutrients function * Section physiological role of the nutrient in growth, development and normal functions of the body vitamin A contributes body growth calcium is essential for bone and teeth formation Other function Section a positive contribution to health or to the improvement of a function or to modifying or preserving health help maintain healthy liver supports calcium absorption function Reduction of disease risk Section Significantly altering a major risk factor of a disease or health related condition may help to reduce risk of osteoporosis Supporting Document Supporting Document Published Systematic review and Meta-analysis study or full paper by peer review, Well-designed human intervention study or commentary from recognized expert groups Published Full paper Well-designed human intervention study and (1) Published Systematic review and Meta-analysis study or (2) commentary from recognized expert groups * In Thailand there is allowed statements for nutrient function claims under nutrition Labeling, other than those required approval

13 Commercialization of Traditional Natural Resources for Functional Food Products 200+ Herbs & Medicinal Plants Research

National Strategy 2017 4 Herbal Cities 1.

demand 2. Develop herbal industry with international standard 3.

14 National Strategy Herbal Cities 1. Promote Thai herbal & medicinal products according to domestic & international demand 2. Develop herbal industry with international standard 3. Promote use of Thai herbal products for disease prevention & treatment 4. Strengthen management and government policy & procurement

Functional Food : (60%) (consumed as a normal food) Nutrient fortified food Active ingredients added food Food with less problematic nutrients; sugar, saturated fat, sodium etc.

15 Functional Food : (60%) (consumed as a normal food) Nutrient fortified food Active ingredients added food Food with less problematic nutrients; sugar, saturated fat, sodium etc. Food for Specific Group of Population (8%) NCD: obesity, diabetic Elderly Weight control Market Value of Health Food in Thailand : US$ 4,857 million with 6.1 % growth* (2015) *Normal Food 1-2% Growth Global Market in 2020 Functional Food $ Billions Specialty Food Ingredient $ 91.5 Billions Dietary Supplement: (2%) (in form of tablet, capsule) Vitamin, minerals Medicinal herb Active ingredient; antioxidant Natural Food (30%) Green, clean, least processed food Non-GMO, GMO-free Organic food

16 Tumeric Extract Functional Rice With Herbal Extracts Butterfly Pea Extract Rosella Extract Pandanus Leaf Extract

17 Key Success Factors of Functional Foods Ethnopharmacology Data Standardized Extract Intellectual Property Management At Early Stage Multidisciplinary Collaborations & Teamwork Strong Scientific Data for FDA Registration Public Private Partnership Through University-Industry Collaboration

18 Functional Food & Herbal Products by Abhibhubejhr Hospital Ministry of Public Health More than 30 Abhaibhubejhr herbal medicinal products, nutraceuticals, tea and healthy beverages have been approved by Thailand s Food and Drug Administration.

19 FoodInnopolis As Global Food Innovation Hub In ASEAN

20 ขอบเขตการดาเน นงาน Academy FI Databank Talent Mobility One-Stop Service & Help Desk Global Network Facilities Synchroton Light Research Lab Innovation Food Lab Advanced Analysis Lab Advanced Processing Pilot Plant Sensory Evaluation Lab Food Safety Lab Clinical Nutrition Lab FDA Nutrition & Food Safety 20

21 Thailand Inst of Scientific and Technology Research Herbal Product Pilot Plant Herbal City Food Pilot Plant Herbal City National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) Network Bangkok Herbal City Herbal Product Pilot Plant ASEAN Standard Reference Material Center Herbal City Southern Thailand Science Park Herbal Product Pilot Plant Food Pilot Plant

22 22 Thailand Science Park TISTR NIMT

23 Pilot Plants Inc2 Conference Center Inc1 Betagro Science Center

24 Thailand Science Park Modular Design Laboratory 80+ Acres Long-term leased land Ready-to-move-in Laboratory 24

25 Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) Health Food Innovation Center Food Pilot Plant Food Safety Lab (GMO, Allergen) Microbial Resource Center 27 Natural Products Extraction & Toxicology Labs Laboratory Animal Facilities

National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) is an organizational infrastructure, comprises of metrology, standardization, testing and quality

26 National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) is an organizational infrastructure, comprises of metrology, standardization, testing and quality management ASEAN Standard Reference Materials Organic Chemistry Lab, Inorganic Chemistry Lab, Electrochemical Lab, Gas Analysis Lab, Biological Analysis Lab, Clean Room Food Safety, Contaminants

The materials to be tested can be in the form of solid, liquid, gaseous or even plasma.

27 Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization) In-depth scientific research analysis of various materials to the atomic and molecular scale. The materials to be tested can be in the form of solid, liquid, gaseous or even plasma. Synchrotron light source is therefore a fundamental scientific and technological element for the national development of industry and economy.

28 Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakorn Ratchasima Province

Regulatory Systems of Health Claims in Japan. June, 2011 Consumer Affairs Agency Food Labelling Division

Regulatory Systems of Health Claims in Japan June, 2011 Consumer Affairs Agency Food Labelling Division Mission of the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) Article 2 of the Consumer Basic Act sets out the state