Entrepreneurs / Startups may register before Feb.26

Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, is organising a two-day online workshop on “3Ps of Food Industry: Processing, Preservation & Packaging” on Mar. 3 and 4 under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative for the benefit of Entrepreneurs / Startups working in the area of Food Processing.

An overview of processing of various food products such as  bakery products, grains, spices, fruits & vegetables, speciality foods will be covered in the webinar. Food preservation is an important aspect to protect food from microbial growths and maintain safety of the product. Application of preservatives, both natural and artificial, knowledge about the food safety standards and regulatory requirements are the major concerns for MSMEs and Startups to get a robust foothold in market.

Packaging provides protection and tampering resistance in a way ensuring safe handling and distribution of the products. Advanced technologies are used in food packaging using diverse materials such as paper, plastic, aluminium, glass, bio-degradable etc. More details about the programme and important links for registration and payment is available  at: https://cftri.res.in/sdp  or contact Head, Planning, Monitoring & Coordination, on e-mail: [email protected]

The online workshop will be held from 9.30 am to 1 pm and  2 pm to 4.30 pm.

Last date for online payment and registration is Feb.26.

Entrepreneur aspirants with  Graduation/Diploma can also attend this workshop. They have to upload their Graduation / Diploma certificate during registration. e-Certificates will be issued to those who successfully completes the programme, according to a press release from Dr. Parigi Ramesh Kumar, Sr. Principal Scientist, Technology Transfer & Business Development (Information & Publicity), CSIR-CFTRI [Ph: 0821-2515910].