The plan lays out measures for the first phase of processed food industry development, from 2019-2027.

It covers rice, livestock, bio-food and health food products. Also incorporated are packaging and digital technology for food innovation.

The action plan will see the creation of a new generation of food makers who focus on innovation, value-added products and also intelligent packaging.

The plan will be funded by Bt6.671 billion from the 2020-2023 fiscal budget along with private investment of Bt2.224 billion.

The target is to make Thailand the Asean centre of production of next-generation food by 2027 and also place the country among the world’s top 10 food exporters.