JAKARTA, KalderaNews.com – Eden Vina Grate, a trailblazing scholar from Southern Leyte State University specializing in Food Technology, Food Science and Technology, has embarked on a transformative academic journey at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Winner of the Green Food Contest with her pioneering mushroom-based proposal, Eden is leading the charge in sustainable food solutions despite initial cultural challenges.
The Green Food Contest, organized by Nuffic Neso Southeast Asia and sponsored by IMCD through its “IMCD Cares” Programme, aims to cultivate young talents across Southeast Asia who are committed to revolutionizing the food industry towards sustainability.
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Participants were tasked with developing innovative proposals centered on plant-based alternatives, addressing global concerns on food security and environmental impact.
The Green Food Contest awarded Eden a prestigious scholarship for a Master’s program in Plant Biology at NTU.
Her research focuses on harnessing mushrooms as a sustainable alternative in food production, aligning with global efforts towards environmental sustainability.
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