For many years, NPUST has been committed to the research and development in the area of food science and it has also been working through its various colleges to create new outlets for locally produced agricultural and fishery products. Most recently, upon invitation from TECO Group, NPUST took part in the 2022 “Food Taipei” international food product exhibition held in Nangang from June 22nd -25th. The pair also entered into a formal agreement to increase cooperation, with NPUST’s Vice President for Academics, Shui-jen Chen, representing the university at a signing ceremony that was held with An-Shin Food Services Co., Ltd. (MOS Burger), a subsidiary of TECO. In the future, rice grown using the “SPRI Probiotics Friendly Rice Farming Method” championed by NPUST’s Professor Yumin Wang will be used by An-Shin as part of their “zero carbon emission” initiative.
NPUST and TECO have enjoyed a healthy relationship for many years, and the university already has a separate industry-university cooperation agreement in place with An-Shin Foods (MOS Burger). Not only do the two parties share a common goal when it comes to “talent training”, but they are also in agreement when it comes to “saving energy and lowering carbon emissions and reducing use of water in agriculture”. By applying the friendly farming method developed by the team from NPUST, rice cultivators will be able reduce water consumption by 30% and reduce carbon emissions while still producing excellent yields. With the new agreement in force, the pair will be able to continue promoting sustainable agriculture and social responsibility while also strengthening link that exists between vocational education and industry.
At the fair in Taipei, the theme of the NPUST/ An-Shin exhibit was “Safe, “Secure and Friendly Agriculture”. The team, led by Professor Pao-Chuan Hsieh from the NPUST Department of Food Science, included Professor Pijen Tsai, Assistant Professor Kuo-Chan Tseng, and Professor Yumin Wang, who jointly promoted and published their research results. The products on display included vegetable yogurt, man-made Civet coffee, Taiwan Red Quinoa products, low-temperature processed functional health oils, grouper products and more.
