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This technological approach aims to turn food into an engaging experience, leveraging creativity and customization to improve dietary habits. For example, printing vegetables into superhero shapes could encourage children to eat more greens, combating long-standing aversions to healthy foods.
Toward Self-Sufficiency: Local Food Production and Urban Farming
Singapore’s reliance on imported food—over 90%—is a vulnerability, especially evident during crises like COVID-19. The government has committed to producing 30% of its food locally by 2030, up from just 10% in 2021. Urban farming initiatives, such as converting car parks into vertical farms and parks, aim to boost local production.