Raw Material Trends in Asian Food Markets — Opportunities and Obstacles

Event Synopsis:

As Asia continues to shape global food consumption patterns, understanding the evolving landscape of raw material sourcing is more critical than ever. This dynamic event brings together industry leaders, supply chain experts, market analysts, and regulatory professionals to explore the current trends, future outlook, and critical challenges in sourcing raw materials across Asian food markets.

Participants will gain deep insights into:

• Shifting consumer preferences driving demand for specific raw ingredients (e.g., plant-based proteins, functional foods, sustainable packaging).
• Supply chain vulnerabilities amplified by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and post-pandemic recovery.
• Regional regulatory landscapes and how they impact import/export flows, ingredient approvals, and labeling requirements.
• Opportunities for local and international players to adapt, partner, or invest in emerging markets and sustainable supply chains.

Through expert panels, case studies, and interactive discussions, the event will equip food industry stakeholders with actionable strategies to navigate both the opportunities and obstacles in raw material sourcing in Asia’s rapidly evolving food sector.

Speakers:

• Dr. Reshmi Rajendran, Head of Innovation and R&D Greater Asia, Roquette Asia Pacific
• Megan Willis, Associate, Robertsbridge Group

Moderator: TBC

About French Chamber of Commerce Singapore

The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (FCCS) is a dynamic business platform that fosters connections and promotes trade relations between Singapore and France. Established in 1979, it is part of a global network of French Chambers of Commerce. With a strong membership base, the FCCS offers a range of services to support businesses in their development in Singapore and the region.

Dr. Reshmi Rajendran

Dr. Reshmi Rajendran is the Head of Innovation and R&D, Greater Asia and heads Roquette’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center in Singapore where new plant-based solutions for the Food, Nutrition and Pharma markets in the region are developed.

​Prior to joining Roquette, Reshmi has had progressive work experience in Research, Innovation, and Technology commercialization with organizations such as Danone, Budding Innovations (a start-up), A*STAR and has strong R&D and commercial leadership experiences.

Trained as a scientist (PhD in Physics/Biomedical Imaging, National University of Singapore), businessperson (MBA, INSEAD) and administrator (Masters, Public Administration), Reshmi enjoys leading transformation at the interface of technology and commercialization.

Apart from innovative technologies, Reshmi is passionate about women and children’s rights and worked for various global causes, with the UNICEF in India, SOS Children’s Village in the Philippines and as the face of INSEAD’s Limitless Campaign that celebrated 50 years of women at INSEAD. Dr. Reshmi is also an active angel investor, board member and guest lecturer on corporate innovation at the National University of Singapore.

Megan Willis

Megan Willis is an environmental sustainability and social impact expert with more than 20 years’ experience leading sustainable sourcing of raw materials within global agri-food value chains. She was most recently a Global Head of Sustainable Sourcing for Unilever, and prior to that the APAC Sustainability Director for Cargill. She spent the early part of her career in international development under the U.S. Government, with various global postings in APAC and sub-Saharan Africa. In her current capacity, she advises multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital firms, start-ups and NGOs on sustainability policy and strategies that mitigate risk, generate impact and create value. She holds her MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Info: Opening Remarks by Vivian Sia, President at WOMAG.

Info: As Asia continues to shape global food consumption patterns, understanding the evolving landscape of raw material sourcing is more critical than ever. This dynamic event brings together industry leaders, supply chain experts, market analysts, and regulatory professionals to explore the current trends, future outlook, and critical challenges in sourcing raw materials across Asian food markets.
This event will showcase real-world success stories from across the region and cross-sector collaboration to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods. From methane-resistant and salt-tolerant rice varieties to drought-resistant millet, discover how Asia is sowing resilience for generations to come.

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