About Us
Welcome to Mottainai Food Tech, an innovative local startup dedicated to making a positive impact on our world, one product at a time.
At Mottainai, we recognize that food waste often receives negative attention, but we see it as a valuable resource with immense potential to contribute to a circular economy and create a more sustainable future. By harnessing the power of upcycling and transforming food waste into novel products, we embody the spirit of Mottainai, which means "wasting not."
If your company has surplus food waste or by-products, preferably in a homogenous form, we invite you to get in touch with us at [email protected] to explore collaboration opportunities.
Our Team
Our dynamic team comprises brilliant scientists who constantly push the boundaries of food technology, combined with astute business minds who ensure our vision becomes a reality. Together, we're dedicated to creating a positive change in the world, one bite at a time.
Carol Zheng
Business Development and Finance
Heng Chin Wee
Research & Development
Oh Kai Ling
Product Development
Panel of Advisors
Our panel of advisors include experts in their respective fields and we are grateful for their guidance in our business journey.
Chua Jian Yong PhD
Technology Advisor
Thomas Pek, JP, BBM
Business Advisor Immediate Past President of the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association
Daryl Pek, P. Kepujian
Legal and Business Advisor
From excess to excellence: Rethinking food waste with Mottainai Food Tech
Services we offer
Waste assessment
If the by-products generated by your company are suited for valorisation, we start work immediately conducting research on which type of technology suits it the best.
Product development
Creating new prototypes is a time-consuming process, so let us do it for you! From brainstorming, to refinement and experimental trials, we have it covered.
Licensing or in-house production
Depending on your companies preferences, in-house or OEM production of the new product can be arranged.
And more!
Talk to us about what you need and we will do our best to accommodate yo.
Our Collaborators
Partner companies that have collaborated with us or are currently collaborating with us to bring sustainable products to reality.
Lemuel Chocolate
Lemuel Chocolate has kindly provided us with cocoa husks for the production of Bon Bon Bueno. Bon Bon Bueno is also sold in their online and physical stores.
The 1925 Brewing Co.
The 1925 Brewing Co. has lent their expertise on the brewing of Bon Bon Bueno, transforming it into a delightful, yet sustainable beverage.
Tai Hua Food Industries
Tai Hua Food Industries Pte ltd is our key partner in our research & development for the transformation of okara into meaningful food products.