Department Activities
The Department of Food Technology at Sree Buddha College of Engineering conducts various activities throughout the academic year to enhance the technical skills and practical knowledge of students. These activities include expert lectures, product development, entrepreneur interactions, and hands-on workshops. These initiatives help students stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends in the food processing sector.
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Expert Lecture: Exploring the Opportunities in Agri-Food Business
Dr. Abdullah S., Assistant Manager at RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator, Kerala Agricultural University led the session titled "Exploring the Opportunities in Agri-Food Business: Career Pathways for Food Technologists." He discussed India's food processing sector, highlighting the country's infrastructure and career opportunities for food technologists.
Product Launch Event by Student Entrepreneurs
The Product Launch event, organized by the Department of Food Technology in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Sree Buddha College of Engineering, was a significant milestone for the student entrepreneurs from Semester VII. The three student entrepreneurs, Mr. Amay Karthik S., Mr. Aaron B. Thomas, and Mr. A. Mohammad Aslam, presented their innovative product.

Entrepreneur-Student Interaction with Mrs. Rajasree R.
A successful entrepreneur in the food sector, Mrs. Rajasree R., founder of Fruit & Root, Nooranadu, was invited to have an interaction session with B.Tech biotechnology & biochemical engineering and food technology students. She has won many entrepreneur awards and markets many value-added products from jackfruit.
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REPORT ON EXPERT LECTURE: Exploring Opportunities in Agri-Food Business
Dr. Abdullah S., Assistant Manager at RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator, Kerala Agricultural University led the session titled "Exploring the Opportunities in Agri-Food Business: Career Pathways for Food Technologists." He began with a discussion on India's food processing sector, highlighting the country's vast infrastructure, including the second-largest road network and the fourth-largest railway network globally.
Dr. Abdullah pointed out that by 2030, approximately 42% of India's population will be urbanized, increasing demand for processed food. He also emphasized Kerala's potential in the food processing industry, discussing the state's agricultural diversity and its role in the sector.
Dr. Abdullah elaborated on the scope for food technologists, outlining career opportunities in food manufacturing, research laboratories, certification organizations, and packaging companies. He also highlighted career prospects within government organizations like the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and state and central food safety laboratories.

Recent Activities
Activity | Date | Location | Coordinator |
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Expert Lecture: Exploring the Opportunities in Agri-Food Business | October 14, 2024 | Library Seminar Hall | Ms. Laya Liz Kuriakose |
Product Launch Event by Student Entrepreneurs | October 14, 2024 | SBCE Conference Hall | Prof. Meera Bai S. |
Entrepreneur-Student Interaction with Mrs. Rajasree R. | February 14, 2024 | Library Seminar Hall | Ms. Chinchu Elezebeth |