Food Technology Scope

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A professional in the field of food technology can find the employment in the field of food manufacturing plant, research and development labs, catering companies, food whole sellers, restaurant and the hospital. Some of the job profiles in the field of food technology are as the following:
Food Technologists
Organic Chemists
Biochemists
Analytical Chemists
Home Economists
Engineers
Research Scientists
Managers
Accountants
Senior Food Technologist
Head Engineer
In food technology courses, the students are taught about the engineering and Science techniques and activities which are involved in food processing, fermentation, preservation, microbiology, analytical chemistry, home Science and flavor & color index. Thanks.

Scope of Food Technology in India
Food technology is a branch of food Science which majorly deals with the manufacturing, processing, preserving and packaging of food and its articles. You must have watched the famous show Food Factory at least once. It is the literal essence of food technology. If you enjoy these shows and watching them lights up your mind, then a career in food technology is something to look forward to. So lets understand the scope of food technology. Career in Food Technology
Looking at future for food technology, its obviously very promising. Universities and colleges around the globe are adopting this branch of food Science into their curriculum. Degrading soil, polluted environment and water shortages will rise as major problems to the humankind. These outcomes of rapid growth will bring with them the need to produce high quality food with efficiency. We need people who can use technology to produce optimum quantity of food that meets the daily nutrition needs of human beings. This is where food technology specialists come in. Job Prospects in Food Technology
Lab Technician, Food labs
Food Processing Operator, Machinery inspection
Food Handler
Research Scientists
Organic Chemists
Food Inspector
Managers and Accountants
Hospitals
Restaurants
Food Processing Companies
Catering Establishments and services
Food Research Laboratories
Retailers
Food Wholesalers
Packaging Industries
Consultant
Entrepreneur
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The course B.Tech in food technology is field specific course which introduces a person to food related technology and its specifications. It relates to the study of areas like packaging, nutrition, chemical balances of food, microbiology, etc. and provides a wider understanding of food products and food raw materials. Students also learn techniques such as food marketing, food processing, food and its related research methods. Agricultural Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with the study of agricultural process and technological practices in food processing and efficient production of food.
Agriculture is the largest participant in the Indian Economy. It is needless to say that a career in Agriculture in India is nothing but bright and shining. B.Tech in agricultural engineering deals with farm machinery, food processing, soil and water engineering. Both have extremely good scope, choose the stream based on your interest.

Hi,
Food technology is a branch of food science which majorly deals with the manufacturing, processing, preserving and packaging of food and its articles. Future of food technology is very promising, universities and colleges around the globe are adopting this branch of food science into their curriculum. Degrading soil, polluted environment and water shortage will rise as major problems to the humankind. These outcomes of rapid growth will bring with them the need to produce high-quality food with efficiency. So there is a need for people who can use technology to produce an optimum quantity of food that meets the daily nutrition needs of human beings. This is where food technology specialists come in. There are several areas where food technologists can serve as:
Lab Technician, Food labs, Food Processing Operator, Machinery inspection, Food Handler, Research Scientists, Organic Chemists, Food Inspector, Managers and Accountants, Hospitals & Restaurants, Food Processing Companies, Catering Establishments and services, Food Research Laboratories, Retailers, Food Wholesalers, Packaging Industries, Consultant and Entrepreneur, etc.

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Food Technology has a wide career scope in government and private sectors with the fast growing industry in India and abroad. One can get job in food processing industries, research laboratories, hotels, soft drink factories, rice mills, hospitality industry, packaging industries, manufacturing industries and distilleries. Candidates who have completed their Masters and Ph.D. degree can work as lecturers in colleges/universities. Food processing companies need persons in the departments like Production, Quality Assurance, R&D (Research and Development) etc.
In the public sector, a candidate can get employed in the companies like The Food Corporation of India, Modern Food Corporation, North-Eastern Agricultural Marketing Corporation, etc. In the private sector, a candidate can get employed in the companies like Amul, Cadbury, Britannia, Metro Diary, Hindustan Lever, Kellogg's, Nestle, etc. There are several attractive positions which are open to food technologists like Quality Assurance Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Production Manager and food packaging manager. Find below are some of the popular sectors for employment for the Food Technologist. There are few institutes where Food Technology can be done through Distance learning. They are as follows:
Neptune Institute of Management and Technology
Chhattisgarh University
Karnataka State Open University of Kerala
Acharya Nagarjuna University Center for Distance Education

Go for Higher education if you do not have decent job in your hand. Depending on the qualification and experience, one can start as:
Product developer
Production supervisor
Production executive
Quality controller
Production manager
Research director
Remuneration:
One could get ample job opportunities in the country. The food and technology Science industry offers high salaries and benefits. A beginner in the industry can earn a salary ranging between Rs 15,000 - Rs 20,000 per month whereas those with relevant work experience in the industry can earn between Rs 30,000 - 40,000 per month. Senior management professionals can expect much high salaries. Major food processing companies where one can apply include:
Cadbury India Ltd
Godrej Industries Ltd
Agro Tech Foods
PepsiCo India Holding
MTR Foods Ltd
Dabur India Ltd
Perfetti India Ltd
Amul
Parle Products Pvt. Ltd
ITC Limited
Britannia Industries Ltd
Nestle India Pvt. Ltd
Coca-Cola India
Colleges that offer courses in food technology or food & nutrition:
Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies (IIBMS) - Bangalore
Lovely Professional University (LPU) - Punjab
Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic (S. N. D. T Women's University)
John Bauer College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - Kolkata
Mumbai College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology.