On 25 November 2025, the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, successfully organised the “3rd Food Product Innovation Contest.” The opening ceremony was honoured by the presence of Associate Professor Pensri Jaroenwanit, Vice President for Student Affairs and Innovation Commercialization, who presided over the event. Assistant Professor Araya Chaoruangrit, Dean of the Faculty of Technology, delivered the project report. They were joined by Assistant Professor Pimpanipa Hiranras, Head of the Department of Food Technology, faculty members, university personnel, students, and numerous competing teams from across the nation at the Fueang Fa Room, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University.
The competition winners were selected by a panel of three distinguished judges: Assistant Professor Yardrung Mawongwai (Faculty of Agriculture), Assistant Professor Krisada Prachumrasri (College of Local Administration), and Assistant Professor Nattthawong Fueangphaiboon (Faculty of Technology).
The awards ceremony was honoured by the attendance of Mr. Prem Subboonlertma, Sustainability and Corporate Relations Manager at CP Axtra Public Company Limited, who presented the awards to the winning teams in both contest categories. This cooperation marks another significant step in strengthening students’ potential and advancing food innovation development in Thailand.
The competition was divided into two categories:
- Junior Category: For high school/vocational certificate students, under the theme “Zero Food Waste – Food Innovation from Surplus Fruits and Vegetables.”
- Campus Category: For undergraduate/higher vocational certificate students, under the theme “Future Food Innovation for Well-being.”
The Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, extends its congratulations to all teams that submitted their creative work this year. Every idea showcased reflects a new perspective on future food and contributes to the push for sustainable Zero Food Waste and Well-being Food concepts
Food Product Innovation Contest 2025 Results
🧡 Junior Category: Zero Food Waste – Transforming Surplus into New Value
| Award | Team | School/University | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 First Prize (5,000 THB + Plaque) | Vege Heal | Demonstration School of Khon Kaen University (Secondary Section – Faculty of Education) | Mr. Phongwich Topark-Ngarm, Ms. Khema-apsorn Khamta, Ms. Praew Ruangsaeng. Consultant: Mr. Somchok Kaewutthas |
| 🥈 Second Prize (3,000 THB) | Mi-goo sos | Khon Kaen Wittayayon School, KKU Satit Suksa-Sat School, Suankularb Wittayalai School | Ms. Chananchida Laotham, Ms. Sarocha Thanomkul, Ms. Phichayakorn Laotham, Ms. Samita Tangwarithon, Mr. Phasut Kleebhua. Consultant: Mr. Teetitwut Suksangrat |
| 🥉 Third Prize (2,000 THB) | Pinecodergen Satit KKU | Demonstration School of Khon Kaen University (Secondary Section – Faculty of Education) | Ms. Kamonporn Pholon, Ms. Kulkanok Naratthatho, Ms. Parisa Khatchamat, Ms. Jurinth Rojrung. Consultant: Ms. Juthathip Phumbankho |
🥗 Campus Category: Future Food Innovation for Well-being
| Award | Team | School/University | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 First Prize (5,000 THB + Plaque) | KINDNEST | Khon Kaen University | Mr. Natthapong Khomchan, Ms. Yaowares Harikul, Mr. Chitsanupong Pho-yee, Ms. Kanokporn Phetsreekul |
| 🥈 Second Prize (3,000 THB) | Grumbuchy | Khon Kaen University | Ms. Apitchaya Yuenyong, Ms. Apisara Isaranuwat, Ms. Chompoonik Karin, Ms. Thanyaporn Da-Kam, Ms. Sutthasinee Pakirakhang |
| 🥉 Third Prize (2,000 THB) | BanaWell by FOODeCH KSU | Kalasin University | Ms. Muthita Chaiyamnuan, Ms. Kanphitcha Sihawong, Ms. Natchakan Udomrat, Ms. Wanitcha Phuthachai, Mr. Tharawut Preephong. Consultant: Mr. Kiattipong Charoenchit |
