The Asia Soy Excellence Center for Food Protein is the regional hub for knowledge exchange and technical and professional training. The SEC works to provide the world with a sustainable source of high-quality protein in food for human consumption.

We offer programs for employees in the soy food industry.

Our aim is to:

  • Teach participants using curriculum-based learning
  • Connect participants with industry experts across the agri-food value chain
  • Ensuring participants are well trained and leave with an accredited certificate
  • Promote continuous learning, even after the certification process is complete

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“The benefit of attending both of these courses, especially the intermediate course, helped me gain more in-depth knowledge of processing and production of soy beverage category and the science and functionality of the soybeans and their impact on the quality of the product has been the most useful.”
Lai Jia Chee
Lai Jia Chee(RND Assistant Manager Super Bean), International, Singapore, Participant of Food Protein Short Course BC1-Basic and IC1-Intermediate
“The program enhanced my ability to understand the basic traits of soybean structure, properties, and how this food brings sustenance for every consumer. As part of the company’s finance team, I should be conscious of the quality of the soybean we produce, not only by looking on its physical appearance but also its chemical composition that enable us to reach our expected yield and production output."
Rizalyn Gallardo
Rizalyn Gallardo(Accounting Officer), Miracle Soybean Food International Corporation, Philippines, Participant of Food Protein Short Course BC2-Basic

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20 April – 15 May 2026
SEC Asia Soy Food and Beverage Basic Course Cohort #3

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Our Partners

Our collaboration with key partners in the region ensures we connect participants to the latest science and world-renowned experts familiar with needs in our region.

Our Advisory Council

Dr Anadi Nitithamyong

President
Food Sci & Tech Assoc of Thailand (FoSTAT)
Thailand

Mr Hemang Dholakia

Manager, Center of Expertise, Plant-Based
Tetra Pak SE Asia
Singapore

Dr Mei Horng Ong

Adjunct Professor
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore

Ms Pauline Chan

Technical Consultant (IAC Secretary)
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
SE Asia

Dr Suresh Itapu

Technical Consultant (IAC Vice Chair)
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
India

Mr Timothy Loh

Regional Director
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
SE Asia

Ms Boon Yee Yeong

Technical Director (IAC Chair)
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
SE Asia

Dr Dadi Hidayat Maskar

Technical Consultant
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
Indonesia