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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS ADVISORY
GREENILLA CATALYST
Catalyzing Sustainable Growth
Founded by
Dr. Aye Myae, PhD
Agricultural Economist | International Development Advisor | Entrepreneur | Food Systems SpecialistBusiness Consulting • Sustainability • Value Chain Development • International Advisory
About Greenilla Catalyst
Strategic insight. Practical solutions. Sustainable impact
Greenilla Catalyst is an international consulting and advisory practice dedicated to helping businesses, MSMEs, agri-food enterprises, and development organizations achieve sustainable growth and lasting impact.
Founded by Dr. Aye Myae, PhD, an international advisor, entrepreneur, educator, and Catalyste+ advisor with international experiences across Canada and Asia.We work with entrepreneurs, private sector organizations, government institutions, and development partners to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and design practical solutions that create measurable results.Our approach combines rigorous analysis, strategic thinking, and hands-on implementation support to help organizations improve competitiveness, strengthen value chains, enhance sustainability, and build resilience in a rapidly changing world.Whether supporting MSME development, export readiness, food processing initiatives, green entrepreneurship, or international development projects, we believe meaningful growth is achieved when innovation, sustainability, and local realities come together.
Experience Highlights
| Metric | Value |
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| PhD | Agricultural and Resource Economics |
| Years of Experience | 15+ |
| Countries Worked | 4+ |
| Advisory Projects | 10+ |
| Publications | 5+ |
| Food Manufacturer & Entrepreneur | 7+ years |
| Client-Centered Approach | 100% |
💼 Services
Practical expertise. Strategic solutions. Sustainable results.
Business & Economic Consulting
Strategic advisory services supporting business growth, investment planning, market positioning, market analysis, and sustainable development.
MSME Development & Export Readiness
Supporting small and medium enterprises to improve competitiveness, strengthen operations, access new markets, and prepare for export opportunities.
Sustainable & Green Entrepreneurship
Helping organizations and entrepreneurs integrate sustainability, resource efficiency, and green business practices into long-term growth strategies.
Agri-food & Value Chain Development
Providing technical and strategic support for food systems, agricultural value chains, market linkages, rural enterprise development, and sector competitiveness.
Food Processing, GMP & HACCP Advisory
Providing practical advisory, training, and implementation support for food safety systems, GMP, HACCP, quality management, and food processing operations.
Capacity Building & Training
Designing and delivering customized workshops, mentoring programs, technical training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives tailored to organizational needs.
💻 Featured Digital Tools 🌟
Empowering businesses through practical digital innovation
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⭐ Greenilla Food Intelligence Platform 🌿
AI-assisted recipe formulation, ingredient management, nutrition analysis, and Canadian Nutrition Facts generation for food businesses.
📊 Greenilla Sales Intelligence Platform (GSIP)
Transform daily sales into business intelligence with dashboards, product performance, customer insights, and decision support for MSMEs.
📈 Greenilla Business Intelligence Toolkit
Practical business diagnostics including Business Health Scorecard, SWOT Analysis, Priority Matrix, and Growth Planning tools.
📚 Practical Guides & Templates
🟢 Greenilla Food Intelligence Platform User Guide
A practical guide to recipe formulation, nutrition analysis, ingredient management, recipe optimization, and Canadian Nutrition Facts generation using the Greenilla Food Intelligence Platform.
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🔵 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Toolkit
A practical self-assessment, inspection, and continuous improvement toolkit designed to help food businesses strengthen GMP programs, improve food safety performance, prepare for audits, and support regulatory compliance.
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🟠 Food Safety Every Day
Greenilla Catalyst Practical Guide #001
A practical visual guide covering safe food storage, refrigerator management, temperature control, cooking temperatures, spoilage recognition, and everyday food safety habits for households, food entrepreneurs, food handlers, and small food businesses.
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Food Safety Forms
Ready-to-use food safety monitoring and record keeping forms.
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SOP Toolkit
Professional standard operating procedure templates for food processors.
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HACCP Toolkit
Professional HACCP planning, monitoring, verification, and corrective action templates for food processors.
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Traceability & Recall Toolkit
Practical traceability and recall management tools designed to strengthen food safety and regulatory compliance.
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Food Business Startup Toolkit
Step-by-step guides, business planning resources, and regulatory checklists for food entrepreneurs.
🎓 Featured Training Materials
Food Preservation and Packaging Technology
Module 1: Food Preservation Technology for Specific Products
Practical introduction to food spoilage, preservation principles, packaging functions, and shelf-life protection.
Module 2: Traditional and Modern Preservation Methods
Explore drying, fermentation, pickling, thermal processing, cold storage, and current industry practices.
Module 3: Food Safety Systems and Certification
Comprehensive training on GMP, sanitation, HACCP principles, CCPs, and certification readiness.
Module 4: Compliance and Practical Applications
Labeling requirements, traceability systems, regulatory compliance, and practical product case studies.
Packaging Technology
Labelling Requirements
Traceability & Sustainability
🌍 International Experience
Supporting businesses, governments, and development organizations across Canada and Asia through practical, evidence-based solutions.
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Countries of Experience
🇨🇦 Canada • 🇲🇲 Myanmar • 🇵🇭 Philippines • 🇯🇵 Japan
MSME Development & Enterprise Growth
Supported small and medium enterprises through business development, market access, operational improvement, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen competitiveness and long-term sustainability.
International Advisory & Volunteer Consulting
Delivered advisory services through international development initiatives supporting entrepreneurs, cooperatives, producer groups, and local enterprises in Myanmar and the Philippines.
Food Systems & Value Chain Development
Provided technical and strategic advisory services for food processing enterprises, agricultural value chains, food safety systems, and market linkage development.
Training, Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer
Designed and delivered workshops, mentoring programs, technical training, and practical guidance on food safety, business management, entrepreneurship, and organizational development.
⭐ Featured Projects
Representative examples of advisory, training, entrepreneurship, and international development initiatives delivered across Canada and Asia.
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🇵🇭 Philippines
Brayden's Food - MSME Growth & Food Systems Development
Business diagnostics, GMP, market expansion, and digital transformation.
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🇲🇲 Myanmar
Food Preservation & Packaging Technology
Technical training and food processing capacity building for MSMEs.
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🇨🇦 Canada
Specialty Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.
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🌏 International
Export Readiness & Value Chain Development
Supporting MSMEs to improve competitiveness and access new markets.
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🌱 Areas of Impact
Working Across Sectors
🌾 Agriculture
🏭 Food Processing
🛡 Food Safety
🏢 MSMEs
🚀 Entrepreneurship
🌱 Sustainability
🌍 International Development
🎓 Capacity Building
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📈 Insights & Resources
Greenilla Catalyst shares practical knowledge, technical guidance, digital tools, and training resources to help businesses, MSMEs, and development organizations achieve sustainable growth.
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Food Systems & Food Safety
Resources on food preservation, food processing, GMP, HACCP, packaging, quality management, and food safety best practices.
Sustainability & Green Entrepreneurship
Insights on sustainable business models, resource efficiency, circular economy approaches, and green innovation.
Business Development & MSMEs
Practical guidance on entrepreneurship, business planning, market development, competitiveness, and enterprise growth.
International Development & Capacity Building
Lessons learned, advisory experiences, training resources, and development-focused knowledge sharing.
💡 Articles & Thought Leadership
Fermented Tea Leaves: Myanmar's Culinary Treasure
Food heritage, fermentation science, and market opportunities for Laphet.
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Food Safety Every Day: Smart Storage, Safe Cooking & Better Health
Practical food safety guidance for households and food businesses, covering refrigerator storage, temperature control, cooking temperatures, FIFO practices, and food safety decision-making.
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Packaging Technology Fundamentals
Materials, Functions and Shelf-Life Protection
An essential guide to understanding packaging materials, their functions, barrier properties, and their role in protecting food quality and extending shelf life.
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Coming Next!
1. Lessons from 6 years as a food manufacturer in Canada
2. Common mistakes made by food startups
3. How to assess investors and partners before moving forward
4. Building a food safety culture
5. Circular economy opportunities in food processing
6. Lessons learned from international assignments
📊 Research & Academic Publications
Evidence-based research supporting practical solutions
My academic research complements my consulting practice by providing evidence-based insights into food systems, agricultural economics, traceability, consumer behaviour, and sustainable development.
Research Highlights
✅ PhD in Agricultural & Resource Economics✅ 5+ Peer-reviewed Journal Articles✅ 13+ Conference Papers✅ International Presentations
Let's Build Sustainable Growth Together
Whether you're seeking strategic advice, technical expertise, training support, or collaboration opportunities, Greenilla Catalyst welcomes the opportunity to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.
Strategic Advisory
Business growth, sustainability, value chain development, and organizational strategy.
Technical Expertise
Food systems, food processing, GMP, HACCP, MSME development, and capacity building.
Partnership Opportunities
International development initiatives, training programs, research, and knowledge-sharing collaborations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
📍 Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Working globally with organizations in Canada, Asia, and international development contexts.
🌐 Connect Online
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Turning ideas into sustainable growth starts with a conversation.
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GREENILLA CATALYST
Research • Innovation • Sustainability • Capacity Building
Supporting businesses, governments, cooperatives, and development organizations through evidence-based solutions and practical implementation.
© Greenilla Catalyst
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Business Consulting • Sustainability • Value Chain Development • International Advisory
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