Alternative Innovations · Singapore

Food that arrives the way it left the kitchen.

Active heating and cooling for food delivery, catering and cold-chain logistics. Four real products, from rider backpacks to a mobile oven, all running on vehicle DC power.

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Heated delivery backpack, front three-quarter view

01Heating

Smart Heated Delivery Backpack

02Heating

Compact Heated Carrier

03Cooling

Portable Fridge-Freezer

04Heating

Mobile DC Oven

Physical products, ready to demo: 4
Freezer-grade cold: −20°C
Vehicle & e-bike power: 12V DC
APAC delivery market: $300B+

The problem

Delivery bags insulate. They don't control temperature.

The standard delivery bag is cheap and simple, and it can only slow the loss of heat or cold. Every minute in transit costs food quality, and platforms, restaurants and riders all pay for it.

Food degrades in transit

Passive insulated bags can only slow heat loss. Fries go soggy, meals arrive lukewarm, frozen items soften.

Wait times make it worse

Riders queue at restaurants and sit in traffic while temperature drifts, with no way to correct it.

Fewer orders per trip

Riders cap multi-order runs to protect food quality, which limits earnings and fleet efficiency.

Platforms absorb the cost

Cold-food complaints drive refunds, lower satisfaction scores and weaker brand loyalty.

The product line

Four products. Freezer to oven.

Every unit on this page is a real, physical product, photographed as built and not rendered. Together they cover hot and cold delivery from the rider's back to the delivery van.

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01Rider backpack

Smart Heated Delivery Backpack

Restaurant-hot food, from kitchen to doorstep.

A cube-format rider backpack with active heating built into the walls. Flexible heating panels line a foil-insulated compartment, so meals hold their temperature through traffic, wait times and multi-order routes.

Removable heating panels
Flexible heater pads fix into the walls with hook-and-loop straps. Pull them out for cleaning, servicing or swapping.
Full foil-lined insulation
Reflective thermal lining on every wall and the lid keeps the heat where the food is.
Built for riders
Padded adjustable shoulder straps, chest strap, ventilated mesh back panel and top carry handles.
Weather-ready and visible
Water-resistant tarpaulin shell, reflective strips and a reinforced base with protective feet.

Thermal mode: Active heating
Power: 12V DC (e-bike / vehicle)
Shell: Water-resistant tarpaulin
Carry: Backpack + top handles

HeatingFood delivery ridersDelivery platformsCloud kitchens

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02Convertible carry bag

Compact Heated Carrier

Hot meals for smaller drops, anywhere there's 12V.

A compact insulated carrier with a slim heating pad and a car-lighter power cable. Carry it as a backpack or over the shoulder. Sized for single orders, restaurant direct delivery and catering runs.

Plug-in heating pad
A flat heating element sits inside the bag and runs from any 12V car or e-bike socket.
Convertible straps
Wear it as a backpack or carry it over the shoulder, with clip-on adjustable webbing.
Foil-lined interior
An insulated, wipe-clean compartment with a zip-around lid to seal in heat.
Practical extras
Front pocket for receipts and phones, bright hi-visibility colourway.

Thermal mode: Active heating
Power: 12V car-lighter plug
Closure: Zip-around lid
Carry: Backpack or shoulder

HeatingRestaurantsCaterersDirect-to-consumer delivery

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03Compressor cold box

Portable Fridge-Freezer

Real cold chain on the move. Down to −20°C.

A compressor-driven portable fridge-freezer that reaches −20°C. It runs from a vehicle socket, mains power or a swappable battery pack, so chilled and frozen goods stay in spec from pickup to handoff.

Freezer-grade cooling
Compressor refrigeration holds frozen goods at −20°C, well beyond what passive cool bags can do.
Three ways to power
12V vehicle cable, AC mains adapter, or a swappable battery pack for fully off-grid runs.
Battery dock with USB out
A snap-in battery bay with a power button, charge indicator and USB-A / USB-C outputs.
Digital control
Backlit temperature display with keypad lock, a removable interior basket and a padded carry strap.

Thermal mode: Compressor cooling
Lowest setting: −20°C
Power: 12V DC · AC mains · battery
Outputs: USB-A + USB-C

CoolingGrocery & frozen deliveryMedical & pharmaCatering

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04Vehicle-mounted oven

Mobile DC Oven

Cook and re-heat en route. Food arrives fresh, not just warm.

A compact stainless-steel oven that runs directly from a vehicle or EV battery through a high-current DC connector. It turns a delivery van, food truck or e-cargo platform into a mobile kitchen that finishes orders on the way.

Runs on DC power
A high-current DC connector with a heat-resistant sleeved cable plugs straight into vehicle or EV battery systems.
Commercial build
Brushed stainless-steel body with a tempered-glass viewing door and a positive-lock latch.
Two-tier capacity
Two removable wire racks for cooking or holding several orders at once.
Simple controls
Three dial controls and an illuminated power switch that are easy to use on the move.

Thermal mode: Active cooking / re-heat
Power: DC, vehicle / EV battery
Body: Stainless steel
Capacity: 2 wire racks

HeatingFood trucksDelivery vansPizza & bakery delivery

The thermal range

One portfolio covers the whole temperature spectrum.

Most delivery equipment makers do either hot or cold. We do both, so one supplier can equip a fleet for every kind of order, from ice cream to pizza.

Frozen

−20°C

Chilled

Ambient

Hot-hold

Cooking

Smart Heated Delivery Backpack
Compact Heated Carrier
Portable Fridge-Freezer
Mobile DC Oven

The opportunity

A fast-growing market still using passive bags.

Delivery volumes across Asia-Pacific keep climbing, but most platforms struggle to be profitable because of high operating costs and little innovation in their equipment. Better food on arrival is a way for them to stand out.

$300B+

APAC online food delivery market, 2025

10–15%

Projected annual growth (CAGR) over five years

Double-digit

Growth in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand & the Philippines

Why the timing is right

Instant 10–30 minute delivery models need tighter temperature control.
Restaurants are increasingly delivering direct to consumers.
Consumers are more demanding about the quality of food on arrival.
Delivery fleets are moving to electric vehicles and e-bikes, and our products run on DC power.

Business model

Built to sell to fleets, not just single riders.

We sell to the organisations that equip riders and vehicles, with pricing that lets them roll out at scale.

Direct sales & platform partnerships

Supply fleets directly to delivery platforms, restaurant groups and caterers.

Licensing

License the thermal systems to food delivery services under their own branding.

Flexible pricing

One-time purchase, leasing, or subscription, so fleets can scale without large upfront cost.

Target customers

Food delivery platforms
Restaurants & cloud kitchens
Food caterers
Grocery & e-commerce delivery

About us

A Singapore tech company solving everyday problems.

Alternative Innovations builds practical, sustainable technology for everyday life, starting with food delivery and extending into clean energy and smart home products.

Vision: To become a catalyst for tech-based transformation in industries that touch everyday life, from food and logistics to clean energy and home automation.
Mission: To develop and deploy innovative technologies that solve real-world problems, improve quality of life, and contribute to a smarter, greener future.

Founder

Shangkar Arumugam

Founder, Alternative Innovations

A tech entrepreneur building smart, sustainable, future-ready products that connect innovation with real-world needs. His work spans temperature-controlled food delivery systems, solar and wind-powered EVs, air-to-water generators, AI-integrated home appliances and intelligent rider mobility platforms.

Contact

See the products in person.

We're happy to arrange a hands-on demo of all four units, or to talk about partnership, distribution and investment.

Phone: +65 9669 0250
Email: shangkar@alternativeinnovations.sg

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