Myanmar | Food science and technology

2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers: Winwin Kyi

Winwin Kyi formally registered FoSTAM in 2013, enabling its membership in FIFSTA and creating a platform for professional exchange and the advancement of food science and technology in Myanmar. Under her leadership, specialized working groups were established in research and development, ethical standards, external relations, food safety and public awareness. Within a year, she facilitated the historic First National Conference of Food Science and Technology, which brought together 205 participants from 24 countries and attracted more than 3,400 trade visitors. The following year, she organized the second National Conference on Food Industries Development, drawing more than 3,500 trade visitors from 26 countries, and building momentum that continued through 2019. While serving as a Senior Technical Consultant for international agencies, she worked in some of Myanmar’s most challenging environments, navigating extreme hardships to deliver impactful results through numerous United Nations projects. Her unwavering commitment to professional development has strengthened the food science community and advanced the growth of the regional food industry.