What is the scope of food technology course?

Hello, 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

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Hi, 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 Production Manager Assistant General Manager Senior Manager Thanks.

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Hi, B.Tech food technology is an advancing field and offers great career opportunities. So it’s a good decision to pursue B.Tech in food technology after 12th standard. Food processing and technology engineering branch is a promising one. Ample amounts of job opportunities are available in front of graduates in government as well as private sectors. Competition for job posts is less, since there are relatively lesser number of colleges offering this course and thus lesser number of students pursuing it. Thus, landing a good job is relatively easy, when it comes to food processing and technology field. Talking about government sector, the Department of Food and Public Distribution is a well-known recruiter. Within that government agency, posts like food inspector, quality assurance officers, etc. are available. State sponsored food processing plants also are known to hire graduates. The private sector chips in with much more opportunities. Private food production firms, processing plants, storage and preservation firms, etc. are known to recruit graduates. Firms manufacturing food processing equipment and machinery also recruit graduates. Popular career paths and job profiles in the food industry are: Research & Development (Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Chemist, Product Development Specialist) Quality Control & Assurance (Food Chemist, Food Inspector, Toxicologist) Food Processing (Food Processor, Process Development Specialist, Manufacturing Specialist, Food Production Manager) Sales, Marketing & Brand Management (various roles like other industries) Others (Dietician, Nutritionist, Animal Nutritionist, Diet and Fitness Counselor) But the most important thing is that from where you are pursuing your degree. There are few renowned institutions like: BITS Pilani Lovely Professional University Delhi College of Engineering VIT, Vellore PSG Technology, Coimbatore National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, etc.

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Hello Samir, Food technology is an emerging sector and the scope in this field is really very good and even in private sectors it's in demand.

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Hello Samir, Scope for higher studies after B.Tech in Food Technology: There are numerous options of higher studies for food technology graduates. For this, they need to score at least 50% marks in graduation. Listed below are a few higher studies options. Master of Business Administration Master of Technology in Food and Nutrition Master of Technology in Food Technology Master of Technology in Food Biotechnology Master of Technology in Processing and Food Engineering Master of Technology in Food safety and Standards Master of Engineering in Food Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Food Engineering and Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Food Biotechnology Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Dairy Technology

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