Mysore/Mysuru: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, had organised a training programme on “Rice Milling and Value Addition to Rice” for a Guyanese delegation under the Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) programme sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, from Feb. 27 to Mar. 18….
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrated at CFTRI
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the legendary freedom fighter and tribal leader of the country, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2023 was celebrated at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru recently. As part of the celebrations, homage and floral tributes were paid to Birsa Munda. Dr. N. Muniraju, Director and…
‘Food scientists must think of doubling agri income’
December 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Padma Shri Dr. V. Prakash, former Director of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, said: “The food scientists should ponder over doubling the income in agriculture sector.” He was delivering Dr. M.S Swaminathan Lecture Series of Padma Awardees and also Dr. Parpia Memorial Lecture on the topic ‘Fusion of Agriculture, Food Science, Innovations…
9th IFCoN-2023 expo, a crowd-puller at CFTRI
December 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Trim Safe,’ an exhibition of various food products and technologies, drew large crowds at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) premises in the city. The expo was open from 1 pm to 5 pm on Dec. 8 and from 10 am to 5 pm on Dec. 9. CFTRI had organised the exhibition in association…
Walk for Millets
December 10, 2023Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh (front row – fifth from right), Director of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, leading the ‘Millet Walkathon-2023’ organised as part of the ninth International Food Convention (IFCoN-2023), by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Southern Region, in the city this morning.
Conducive industrial milieu must for food processing: ISRO Chief
December 8, 2023At CFTRI’s four-day ninth IFCoN-2023, Dr. S. Somanath lays special emphasis on Small Scale Industries Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr. S. Somanath opined that There is a need to encourage Small Scale Industries (SSIs) involved in food processing on a large scale in the country. He was speaking after inaugurating the…
‘Trim Safe’ expo of food products begins at CFTRI
December 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Trim Safe,’ an exhibition organised by Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru in association with Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)-AFST (I) as part of International Food Convention (IFCoN-2023) at CFTRI premises, began this afternoon. The exhibition has over 70 stalls including four of CFTRI, Government and private vendors, which have kept…
CFTRI to host 9th IFCoN-2023 from Dec. 7 to 10 in city
December 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Association of Food Scientists & Technologists-India (AFSTI), Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, in association with several other organisations, has organised the 9th International Food Convention (IFCoN)-2023, from Dec. 7 to 10. CFTRI Director Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, speaking to media persons at CFTRI premises yesterday, said: “IFCoN-2023 will be inaugurated by…
CFTRI showcases innovation at World Food India 2023, Delhi
November 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: At the ‘World Food India 2023’ event, hosted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industry from Nov. 3 to 5 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, the Mysuru-based Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) showcased a wide array of products developed using its cutting-edge technologies. The event was…
No short cut to success, hard work only mantra: CFTRI Director
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Students have to emphasise the importance of taking career seriously and to acquire potentiality for further education beyond earning a degree. They are to be responsible citizens and should not expect the success as a defined monetary achievement,’ said Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. She…
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