Category Archives: food science

                          Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized a Value added course on “Food Safety Course Level 2” from 07.03.2023 to 13.04.2023 at Zoom meet. This course was presented to the students which included theoretical and hands-on-training programs with food safety aspects. Mr.Venu Vinayagam – Director AVT Academy for Professional Education has been invited as the trainer for the value addition program. The session was started with an activity which elaborated the essentials of food safety and contamination associated with the production of food. It further focused on identifying the root cause and controlling and managing the preservation of food in the food industry. Towards the end of the session, students were able to gather an appreciable level of knowledge in the food safety and its strategies and the risk in food safety measures posed by specific micro-organisms. Totally, 37 (I, II &III year) students from the department of FSPM have actively participated in this program.

Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized a Value added course on “Nutrient Analysis” from 06.04.23-11.04.23 at Tamilnadu Food Grains Yard, Madurai. This course was presented to the students which included theoretical and hands-on-training programs with experimental aspects. Dr.K.Singaravadivel, Director, Tamilnadu Food Grains Yard Madurai has been invited as the trainer for the program. The session was started with an activity which elaborated the significance of nutrient analysis in various foods.  Towards the end of the session, students gathered an appreciable level of practical knowledge on nutrient analysis techniques with much interest. Totally, 13 (III year) students from FSPM have actively participated in this program.

Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized an Industrial Visit to “Sri Raamji Polypack” on 06.03.23.It was an informative and interesting visit where the students learnt the importance of various innovative processing and packaging techniques. They understood the types of packaging system follow-ups like integrated tool-set for design, implementation, installation, maintenance and modification of the automation architecture, according to requirements. Mr. S Harikaran, CEO, Sri Raamji Paper Bags, Sivakasi, explained the history, industrial development & technological aspects and professional ethics involved in food packaging. Totally, 21 students of FSPM actively participated in this industrial visit.

A professional development program on ““Techniques and Guidelines in Designing Various Packaging Materials” was conducted by the Department of Food Science and Processing Management on March 6, 2023 at “Shri Raamji Polypacks and Paper bags”, Sivakasi. Mr. Sivalingam, Proprietor, briefed on the manufacturing practices and regulations of the industry.  Mr. Hariharan, CEO, acted as the resource person and explained the process and techniques, involved in designing various packaging materials, chemical substances, equipments, regulations and laws pertaining to it, as well as the operations of machinery using appropriate examples. The program came to an end after gaining hands-on-experience. Totally, 4 faculty members were benefited through this program.

Department of Food Science and Processing Management and Institution’s Innovation Council jointly organized a seminar on “Innovation in Food Product Development” on 03.03.2023 at Seminar Hall. Mrs. J. Saranya – Project Associate, TN Regional Hub, Madurai, acted as the chief guest. The resource person clearly explained the thematic area of innovation in food product development. She also focused on the product being unique and superior, good understanding of consumer needs and preferences, careful planning at the concept stage of product development, top management support, involvement of senior personnel, thorough market research, effective product marketing and launch. Totally, 22 students actively participated in this seminar.

A professional development program on “Steps involved in developing a Innovative Product” was organized by the Department of Food Science and Processing Management on March 3, 2023 at 2 p.m. Ms. J. Saranya, project associate at Startup TN-Madurai Regional Hub, served as the resource person and provided an overview of the product development process, which is regarded as an essential component and even the lifeblood of sound company strategy. She explained that the focus should be on the values like the product being unique and superior, good understanding of consumer needs and preferences, careful planning at the concept stage of product development, top management support, involvement of senior personnel, thorough market research, effective product marketing and launch. The program was concluded successfully to the greatest satisfaction. Totally, 3 faculty members were benefited through this program.

Department of Food Science and Processing Management and the Alumni Cell jointly organized a Career Counselling session on “Occupational Prospects in Food Technology” for the students of I & II year FSPM on 20.02.2023 at 9:00 a.m. in G12 hall of our college premises. Ms. R. Gunalini (Batch: 2019-22) acted as the speaker for the session.  The alumni briefed on the current trends in food processing industries. She discussed the overview of Food processing and career growth as Food Scientist, Technologist, Nutritional Therapist and Quality Assurance Manager. The alumni also interacted with the students and gave career guidance regarding higher studies and placements. Finally, valuable guidance is given personally to the students who interacted after the discussion.  Totally, 19 students participated in this interactive session.

Department of Food Science and Processing Management and the Alumni Cell jointly organized an Alumni Interaction session on “Sharing Guidance to Upcoming  Professionals” for our I&II year students on 06.02.2023 at 10:00 a.m. in G13 hall of our college premises.SAbinaya and M. Poornima Devi (Batch: 2019-22) acted as the speakers for the session.  The speaker spoke on the positive impact of food and nutrition field and explained the variety of fields, careers in Food Science network. It inculcates vast knowledge and experience. Students can be benefited through the opportunities and experiences provided for building additional professional connections. Totally, 22 students participated in this interactive session.

 

 

                     FAGAS Association of the Department of Food Science and Processing Management in order to commemorate “National Girl Child Day” on 24^th January 2023, organised an outreach program on the theme- “Save Girl Child”. Our students created awareness on the inequalities faced by girls in the country. This program is intended to promote awareness on the rights of girl children and the importance of female education, health, and nutrition. Totally, 9 students of I FSPM participated in this outreach program and 20 members from the public got benefited through this activity.

Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized an Industrial Visit to Nila Cold Storage, Tuticorin, on 20.01.2023.  It was an informative and interesting visit and the students learned the storage temperature, conditions and the factors affecting cold storage conditions in Cereals, Pulses, vegetables, fruits and sea foods like squid, prawn, octopus and shrimp. The students learned the importance of cold storage. Mr. S. Finny, Manager, Nila Cold Storage, explained the history, industrial development and technological aspects and professional ethics involved in processing. In general, the visit helped us to gain some technical input to improve the shelf life by proper storage to avoid decay, contamination and spoilage.  The students of I& II FSPM (Totally 19 students) and one faculty got benefited through this visit.