kueh-kueh , taufu fah , egg tarts , paus , woon-chai ko , and many traditional foods which were lost , are resurfacing with a vengeance .
Restaurants , Hotels and Fine Dining
These are bigger players , but nonetheless a big market , where franchising is one of the key success factors . Central Kitchens are common in these food business set-ups to capitalise on economies of scale , and maintaining quality all the way . Cook chilled systems are adopted to maintain freshness and extend shelf-life .
Food Banks and Food Waste
Definitely an area where entrepreneurs can make it big provided the food safety programmes are in place . It is a big business to consider too .
Consumers like you and me
They are getting younger or older depending on which way you are looking at them . The entrepreneurs which have these consumer insights will have a higher chance of success in the food business they want to focus on along the Food Chain .
Suppliers of ingredients and services , and regulatory requirements which include import and export regulations under WTO Certifications , and halal certification
This is a big area for many entrepreneurs to enter as suppliers of ingredients such as raw and packing materials , architects , engineers and contractors who build factories and provide common services , integrated pest management services , training companies , advisors , consultants of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems , myGAP , not forgetting Regulatory Requirements such as Food Regulations , Food Hygiene Regulations and a host of Environmental Regulations , Import and Export Regulations , all of which require knowledge and experience in order to ensure compliance , specifically for Food Businesses .
Conclusion : The World is Flat ! ( Friedman ’ s bestseller )
Whatever can be done , will be done , either by you or to you ! If you have an idea , you better don ’ t wait . Igniting entrepreneurship and transforming businesses will be the name of the game , even for the food business .
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