College of Food Processing Technology & Bio Energy , Anand Agricultural University

The manufacturing and supplying of food products of consistent quality and nutritional value at affordable cost is essential to today's food industry. The efficient use of resources is a growing concern for all involved in food production, processing, distribution, and retailing. The food industries in the country need modernization to face the challenges of globalization especially concerning the economic production of superior quality products. This necessitates special attention towards the availability of qualified technical manpower, effective technologies, and efficient machinery. Considering the huge demand for the specialized human resource for the fast-growing sectors of the food industry, the Anand Agricultural University has established a full-fledged College of Food Processing Technology & Bio-Energy at Anand in the year of 2008-09 vide Government of Gujarat, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation Notification No -ACV- 122008-404 - C.2 dated 29-05-2008. The college undertakes the trinity function of education, research, and extension in the area of food processing technology and bioenergy.