I have recently done 10th. How can I make my career in food technology?

The food industry is one of the largest in the world. People will never stop to eat (essential for survival). Hence, it will be in demand always, and recession-proof. You can choose any role within the food industry behind the desk or in the lab. You can choose any function R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Sales & Marketing, Teaching and Consulting within the Government, Industry or Academia. Growth of food industry in India is 10 to 15 percent per annum. Presently, more than 350 colleges are teaching food technology, still the requirement of Food Technologists is not fulfilled. Presently, supply is less than demand. Food Technology is a vast subject. Popular avenues for employment in food industry are: Biscuits & Bakery Cereals & pulses products Fish & meat products Poultry & egg products Fruit & vegetable products Alcoholic beverages Non-alcoholic beverages Pickles/papads Jams, jellies Sauces & ketchup Pasta & noodles Ready meals/instant mixes Spices & spice mixes Confectionary & chocolates Snack foods Frozen & chilled foods Dehydrated foods Irradiated foods Tea/coffee Fermented foods Oils & fats Dairy products Indian sweets & namkeen -In a SSE, a Food Technologist can become Technical Head. -In a MSE, a Food Technologist can become Divisional head I. e. Production Head, QA Head or R&D head. -In a LSE, a Food Technologist can become Manager from Executive level of joining. Degree courses in advanced food technology, legal aspects, management etc. , will give opportunity to grow even up to CEO level. Popular Sectors for Employment Food Manufacturing & Processing (Grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat etc. ) FMCG Pharma-Biotech Agro-Biotech Dairy Firms Poultry Firms Bakeries & Confectionaries Breweries Retailers Healthcare Academia & Research Institutes Food Packaging Best of Luck.

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