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Central Food Technological Research Institute CSIR-CFTRI

Premier Food Research Organisation The organization also renders its services to entrepreneurs and food industries.

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, abbreviated to CSIR-CFTRI, is a premier national research institute under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). CSIR-CFTRI champions R&D in food technology, food processing, nutrition science, harvest management and allied sciences.

Dr Giridhar Parvatam, Director, CSIR-CFTRI inaugurated the Madhura Food Incubation Centre, Bengaluru on 24.09.2026 under...
26/09/2026

Dr Giridhar Parvatam, Director, CSIR-CFTRI inaugurated the Madhura Food Incubation Centre, Bengaluru on 24.09.2026 under agies of Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka. Speaking on the occassion, Dr Giridhar P highlighted the importance of food processing and also entrepreneurship in food science and technology as this is one of the fastest growing sectors. After the inauguration, he walked through the upgraded unit and appreciated the efforts.

During the 85th CSIR Foundation Day held on 25th September 2026 (Friday) at New Delhi, a program for the Foreign Ambassa...
26/09/2026

During the 85th CSIR Foundation Day held on 25th September 2026 (Friday) at New Delhi, a program for the Foreign Ambassadors and High Commissioners was arranged in which the foreign delegates had a walk through. Dr Giridhar P, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, Dr Umesh Hebbar, Scientist G, CSIR-CFTRI and other staff were present. Mobile Food Processing Unit developed by the Institute was displayed in the Outdoor Exhibition and the foreign delegates are seen interacting with the CFTRI staff.

85th Foundation Day Celebrations of
25/09/2026

85th Foundation Day Celebrations of

XLIX All India Botanical Conference of the Indian Botanical Society and Symposium on Advances in Plant Sciences and Acce...
23/09/2026

XLIX All India Botanical Conference of the Indian Botanical Society and Symposium on Advances in Plant Sciences and Accelerating Sustainable Innovations for the Bio-economy (APSAIB), 01-03 Nov 2026 at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru

A Three-Day Customised Skill Development Training Programme on “Processing & Value Addition of Spices” was successfully ...
19/09/2026

A Three-Day Customised Skill Development Training Programme on “Processing & Value Addition of Spices” was successfully organized at CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, from 16th to 18th September 2026. The programme was supported by the RAMP Cell, Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Nigam (MPLUN), Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
The programme provided participants with comprehensive hands-on practical exposure and technical insights into various aspects of spice processing, value addition, quality assurance, and storage.
The programme was organized by the Short Term Course Division, CSIR-CFTRI, under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative.

Under Phase I of the initiative to strengthen collaboration between CSIR Laboratories (CFTRI, NAL and NIDSA) and the Dis...
19/09/2026

Under Phase I of the initiative to strengthen collaboration between CSIR Laboratories (CFTRI, NAL and NIDSA) and the District Industries Centres (DICs) of Karnataka, the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on 16 September 2026 at Karnataka Udyog Mitra, under the chairpersonship of the Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka. Dr AA Inamdar, Scientist G and Head, TTBD Dept., CSIR-CFTRI was present.
The MoUs establish a framework for collaboration between DICs and CSIR Laboratories to facilitate technology transfer, technical consultancy, testing, training, innovation support, and capacity-building services for MSMEs across the State. DICs covered are Chikkaballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Hassan, Koppal, Mandya, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru.

A Three-Day Skill Development Training Programme on “Extraction and Quality Assurance of Edible Fats & Oils” was success...
19/09/2026

A Three-Day Skill Development Training Programme on “Extraction and Quality Assurance of Edible Fats & Oils” was successfully organized at CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, from 16th to 18th September 2026.
The programme provided participants with comprehensive hands-on practical exposure to various aspects of edible oil processing and quality assurance, including various aspects of extraction of edible oils from oilseeds, bran & oil meal. Analysis of edible oils according to FSSAI standards, detection of adulteration in edible oils and packaging & shelf life of vegetable oils.
The programme was organized by the Short Term Course Division, CSIR-CFTRI, under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative.

Engineer's Day celebration at CSIR-CFTRI on 15 Sept 2026. Dr Giridhar P, Director; Dr Umesh Hebbar, Head, Food Engg. Dep...
17/09/2026

Engineer's Day celebration at CSIR-CFTRI on 15 Sept 2026. Dr Giridhar P, Director; Dr Umesh Hebbar, Head, Food Engg. Dept.; and other staff were present. Floral tribute was offered to the portrait of Dr M Vivesvaraya.

Floral Tribute to Dr. V. SubrahmanyanThe birth anniversary of Dr. V. Subrahmanyan, Founder Director of CSIR–CFTRI, was o...
16/09/2026

Floral Tribute to Dr. V. Subrahmanyan

The birth anniversary of Dr. V. Subrahmanyan, Founder Director of CSIR–CFTRI, was observed on 16 September 2026 with a floral tribute at the Institute.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Giridhar P., Director, CSIR–CFTRI, recalled the remarkable contributions of Dr. Subrahmanyan and paid tribute to his enduring legacy. He remembered him as a great visionary, an able administrator, and a pioneer in the field of food science and technology, whose foresight and leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the Institute and advancing food research in the country.

Dr. Subrahmanyan’s contributions to strengthening food science and technology and his commitment to translating scientific knowledge into solutions of societal relevance continue to inspire generations of scientists and researchers. The occasion served as a reminder of his pioneering vision and the lasting impact of his contributions to CSIR–CFTRI and the nation.

Inviting Expression of Interest for Commercialization of Standardized Kaladi Cheese Technology, a scientific standardiza...
15/09/2026

Inviting Expression of Interest for Commercialization of Standardized Kaladi Cheese Technology, a scientific standardization of a GI-tagged indigenous cheese from Jammu and Kashmir developed by CSIR-CFTRI.

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Central Food Technological Research Institute
Mysore
570020

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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