Prof. Jamuna Prakash stresses urgent need to integrate nutritional science with product design Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Traditional Foods and Applied Nutrition (TFAN), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, organised a half-day symposium on “Insights in Food Product Development” recently bringing together experts to deliberate on emerging trends and challenges in development of nutritious,…
‘Centre promoting entrepreneurship’
April 4, 2026Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at CSIR-CFTRI Mysore/Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the Union Government has come forward for engaging the private sector in fields such as Science and Technology and even in nuclear power. He was delivering the valedictory address of the Platinum…
CSIR-CFTRI develops Mobile Processing Unit for Northeast Region
March 15, 2026Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayashankar inaugurates Unit Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has developed a Mobile Processing Unit (MPU) for Northeast Region for processing of fruits and vegetables. This was designed and developed for Northeast Centre for Technology Application & Reach (NECTAR), Shillong, an autonomous institute under DST, Government of India. The Unit…
Workshop on Food Safety
February 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR-CFTRI, in collaboration with International Training Centre for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has organised a four-day certificate-oriented Workshop on ‘Food Safety and Export Regulations’ from Mar. 23 to 27. This comprehensive workshop will be conducted by senior officials from…
‘CFTRI-trained millers find global avenues’
December 31, 2025CSIR distinguished scientist speaks at International School of Milling Technology course valedictory Mysore/Mysuru: The CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, offers a flour milling technology course that has opened global opportunities for its students, said Dr. Shailaja Donempudi, Distinguished Scientist and Head, Business Development Group at Council of Scientific & Industrial Research…
Four-day GI Mahotsav 3.0 ends; draws 5,000 visitors
December 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day GI Mahotsav 3.0, organised at the CSIR-CFTRI in city from Dec. 5 to 8, concluded on a highly successful note, drawing an overwhelming response from the public. The event was jointly conducted by Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (MABIF) in collaboration with MSME, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Tamil Nadu…
Dr. Giridhar Parvatam takes charge as new Director of CSIR-CFTRI
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi, has appointed Dr. Giridhar Parvatam as the new Director of CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. He took charge from the previous Director Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh on Sept. 8. Dr. Parvatam, 56, currently serves as…
CFTRI invites applications for specialised Barista training
August 19, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: BioNEST at CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), in collaboration with the Coffee Quality Division, Coffee Board of India, will organise a five-day specialised Barista training programme aimed at promoting excellence in coffee brewing and service. The event titled “A Bean to Brew Journey — Master the Basics of Brewing” will be held…
CFTRI Ph.D awardees
July 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The following students, who carried out their Research at CSIR-CFTRI during April 1 to June 30, 2025, have been awarded Ph.D degrees by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research(AcSIR): Nivya Vijayan – Thesis: Inhibition of Srebp/Scap by Morin Ameliorates Experimental Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease; Supervisor: Dr. P. Madan Kumar, Sr. Scientist, Department…
Hidden hunger threatens nation’s health, economy
July 6, 2025Mysuru: The inability of weaker and marginalised sections of society to afford and consume enriched, nutritious food poses a serious threat to the country’s economic well-being, said Dr. Sesikeran Boindala, former Director of the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, in Mysuru on Friday. He was speaking after inaugurating a national workshop on ‘Initiatives and Progress to…













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