Your ‘Buddy’ in ‘Food System Transformation’
At Tastebud Lab, we’re your buddy on the journey to transform the global food system. We work side by side with innovators, governments, investors, and communities to create and scale food solutions that are healthy for people, kind to the planet, and resilient for generations to come.
As a future food catalyst, we blend cutting-edge science, market foresight, and food design thinking with a spirit of collaboration—because changing the world’s food future isn’t a solo mission.
Leading Innovation in Future Food
TasteBud prioritizes supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the food technology and agricultural industries. It aims to educate consumers about the origins of their food, fostering awareness of the connections between consumption and the environment. By doing so, TasteBud promotes an understanding of the broader context and chain that leads to sustainability within the entire food industry ecosystem.
Our Vision
To build a world where REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEM does good—NOURISHING PEOPLE , RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS , and CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.
Our Mission
NOURISH HEALTH through food innovation that supports personalized and preventive nutrition.
REGENERATE ECOSYSTEM by scaling planet-positive agricultural, bio&food technology and food systems.
EMPOWER COMMUNITIES with tools, knowledge, and partnerships for food security and resilience.
CATALYZE COLLABORATION between governments, investors, philanthropists, and innovators to accelerate the food revolution.
Our Approach
at TASTEBUD LAB, we call ourselves your buddy for a reason: we roll up our sleeves and work with you to design future-ready food solutions that are:
Human-centric
Putting people and culture at the heart of innovation.
Planet-positive
Driving change with regenerative and circular practices.
Data-smart
Combining insights with agility for scalable impact.
Collaborative
Building bridges between public, private, and community actors.
“Passionate Partners and Mentors from flavor specialist, food regulatory, food development, to product development, marketing, business development, media & PR. , finance, and investment.”
Partners
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Santi Abakaz
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
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Tanai Photari (Chef O)
FLAVOR SPECIALIST & CO-FOUNDER
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Rawin Chirakranont
CTO & CO-FOUNDER
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Chayanid Chuephanich
CMO & CO-FOUNDER
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Werongsit Burushong
FLAVOR SPECIALIST & CO-FOUNDER
Mentor
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Ekachai Nitasanajarukul
Finance and Investment
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Littikorn Wanithanont
Consumer & Industry Insight
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Sarun Tangtevano
Media & PR
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Varesa Chuwattanakul
Food Innovation/ Food Process / Food Science Specialist / Food Technical Regulatory, KMITL
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Natthanon Phaiboonsilpa Biomass
Biomass Conversion Technology / Minimization of Wastes and Losses in Industry, KMITL
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Prof. Dr. Smith Eiamsa-ard
Machine Design/ Heat Transfer Enhancement Specialists / Food Preservation and Applications, MUT
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Kunrarat Worathatkittikun
Argo Industrial Technology Management
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Dr. Andy Luk
Chief Growth Officer
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Weerawat Triyasenawat (Chef Num)
Flavor Specialist-Fermentation, Local Wisdom and Sustainable Food
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Ph.D. Korsak Towantakavanit
Innovation and New Business Development
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Jarinporn Snitwong Na Ayuthaya
Brand & Marketing
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Pongsak Sanitwongse Na Ayudhya
Strategic Planning and Communication
Why Work With Tastebud Lab?
For Investors & Impact Funds:
We help you discover and grow high-potential agri-food innovation ventures across Asia and beyond, in categories like alternative protein, functional foods, and food-tech for health, AI-Future Food. Your capital fuels impact-driven innovation with measurable ESG returns.
For Philanthropists & Foundations:
Partner with us to support nutrition equity, biodiversity, and food justice programs that create lasting systems change.
For Governments & NGOs:
We design national strategies, export roadmaps, and innovation ecosystems that position your country as a leader in sustainable food and nutrition security.
For Entrepreneurs & Agri-Food Tech Innovators:
We’re your buddy in co-creating world-class food innovations, from R&D to market entry.
Our Buddy System: How We Work Together
LISTEN & UNDERSTAND
What does your community, market, or venture need?
CO - CREATE & PROTOTYPE
We combine science and creativity to test solutions.
SCALE & MEASURE IMPACT
Together, we grow ideas into sustainable systems.
CHAMPION CHANGE
We advocate and lead collaborations globally.
Our Focus Areas
SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS
Future foods for health and sustainability.
REGENERATIVE & CIRCULAR FOOD SYSTEMS
From farm to table and back again.
FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS & PERSONALIZED NUTRITION
Food as preventive-precision medicine.
FOOD TECH & AGRI - TECH INNOVATION
AI, precision fermentation, and more.