Two-day conference on Recent Innovation in Medicinal and Material Chemistry held Mysuru: Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Director Dr. K.S.M.S. Raghavarao called upon chemists to come up with more research activities on food preservation, packaging and processing as this has become an important component of the food industry to ensure quality food to all….
CFTRI develops two new traditional food products
February 12, 2019Mysuru: Mysuru- based CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has developed two new traditional products that have long shelf-life. “Godhi Huggi,” a traditional sweet preparation in North Karnataka, is now available in canned form that lasts for around a year on the store shelves. “Godhi Huggi” is a kheer-like preparation that is prepared from wheat….
CFTRI Research Scholars take out silent march
January 29, 2019Mysuru: As part of the nationwide stir seeking a hike in fellowship, nearly 30 Research Scholars of CSIR-CFTRI took out a silent protest march in city this morning. The march which began from the main gate of CFTRI on KRS Road, passed through Dasappa Circle, Metropole Circle and Vinoba Road to reach the Deputy Commissioner’s…
CFTRI signs MoU with JSS S&T Varsity
January 6, 2019Mysuru: CSIR- CFTRI, an institute of research eminence in the area of food technology and diversified research capabilities headed by Dr. KSMS Raghavarao as Director, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSS Science and Technology (JSS S&T) University, one of the youngest University under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, on Jan.2 in the…
Food at its best Form
December 14, 2018City-based CFTRI and DFRL come up with innovative products like ‘Coffee in 30 Seconds’, Nutri-rich Kokum Jelly Candy Over 2,000 food scientists from across the country and abroad are participating in the Mega Food Convention which began on Dec.12 as part of the Eighth International Food Convention IFCoN 2018 at KSOU Convocation Hall here. The event…
Mega Food Expo: Students flock two-day event at CFTRI
December 13, 2018Mysuru: A two-day Mega Food Expo as part of the Eighth International Food Convention IFCoN 2018 organised by Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) (AFSTI) in association with CFTRI and DFRL, began this morning at the CFTRI campus, near the North Gate, opposite to Akashavani. The food expo is open today and tomorrow from…
CFTRI to take up pilot study on Nutri Breakfast in Mysuru
December 10, 2018Mysuru: City-based top food technology institute Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has been preparing to take up a pilot study on Nutri Breakfast even as the Central government has proposed to launch for school children on the lines of mid-day meals in the country. CFTRI scientists, who worked on these foods, said that the…
CFTRI team wins Thacker Memorial Tennis Championship
December 2, 2018The tennis team of CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru, has bagged Team Championship in the Thacker Memorial Tennis Championship at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune (Maharashtra), recently. CFTRI team, comprising R.N. Ramesh (Captain), Dr. Arun Kumar, Girish Ghiwari and Dr. Fateh Khan, exhibited a wonderful game and in a thrilling finals, defeated National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, by 2-1….
CFTRI standardising ‘prasadams’ of Sabarimala, Shirdi, Palani and Chamundeshwari Temples
November 5, 2018Mysuru: City-based one of the top food research laboratories in the country the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) is all set to expand its incubation facility to entrepreneurs or incubates to adopting varied food technologies in the country. The CFTRI is known of its food technology since decades and now the idea is to…
Kannada Habba celebrated at CFTRI
November 5, 2018Office of Kannada Sahrudaya Balaga inaugurated Mysuru: Kannada-speaking employees of Central Food and Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) celebrated ‘Kannada Habba’ with pomp and gaiety at its premises in city this morning. The street connecting the auditorium and buildings was decorated with Kannada Flags and red and yellow buntings, symbolising Kannada colour. Speaking after inaugurating…
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