Overview
- Skill Development: To equip "new-age entrepreneurs" with practical skills in food processing, value addition, and safety.
- Entrepreneurship Promotion: To foster an understanding of business models, branding, and government support schemes for food-based startups.
- Knowledge of Safety Standards: To educate participants on critical food safety regulations and practices (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP).
- Awareness of Food Quality: To teach methods for identifying food adulteration and ensuring product quality.
- Product Development: To provide hands-on experience in creating value-added food products and designing compliant packaging/labels.
Our Trainers
Dr. Lokesh Yadav
NET & PhD (Horticulture)
Mr. Parmod Joshi
M.Sc (Economic)
Dr. Ganesh Maske
PhD (Horticulture)
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Value Addition in Foods (2 hours)
- Concept & importance of value addition
- Market demand and entrepreneurship scope
- Functional foods, fortified foods
- Role of processing in enhancing shelf life
Module 2: Food Processing Techniques (2 hours)
- Thermal processing (blanching, pasteurization)
- Dehydration, pickling, fermentation
- Minimal processing & retention of nutrients
- Packaging types and labelling basics
Module 3: Food Safety Standards (2 hours)
- FSSAI regulations
- HACCP principles
- GMP & GHP in food industries
- Personal hygiene & sanitation practices
Module 4: Food Adulteration (2 hours)
- Common adulterants in milk, spices, oils, cereals
- Impact on health
- Rapid detection methods
- Prevention and consumer awareness
Module 5: Entrepreneurship & Product Development (2 hours)
- Business model for value-added products
- Costing, branding & marketing
- Shelf-life testing
- Start-up support schemes (PMFME, MSME, Start-Up India)
Module 6: branding & marketing (2 hours)
- Shelf-life testing
- Start-up support schemes (PMFME, MSME, Start-Up India)
Module 7: Industry Visit (4 hours)
Industry Visit Raheja Solar Food Processing Private Limited (RSFP) is a social enterprise, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India,
Outcomes
- Understand Value Addition Concepts: Comprehend the importance of value addition in the food industry, market demands, and the scope for entrepreneurship, including functional and fortified foods.
- Apply Food Processing Techniques: Utilize various food processing and preservation methods, such as thermal processing, dehydration, and fermentation, to enhance shelf life while retaining nutrient value.
- Ensure Food Safety Compliance: Implement critical food safety standards and regulations, including principles of FSSAI regulations, HACCP, GMP, and GHP in food handling and industrial settings.
- Identify Food Adulteration: Recognize common adulterants in daily food items (milk, spices, oils) and perform rapid detection tests to ensure product integrity and consumer safety.
