Food Processing Expert

Education & Qualifications

• Masters degree in Agribusiness Management/ Food Technology/ Horticulture or related field

Experience Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in post-harvest management and the food processing sector:
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in food processing or post-harvest technology related projects.

Scope of Work

The Food Processing Expert will be responsible for strategizing, developing, and ensuring compliance for food processing initiatives across the state:

• Value Addition Strategy: Develop value addition and processing strategies specifically for fruits, vegetables, and spices.
• Project Development: Prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for processing units, structuring them under government and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure stringent food safety compliance with mandatory regulations and standards such as FSSAI and ISO standards.
• Post-Harvest Systems Design: Design and implement efficient post-harvest handling systems, including solutions for grading, sorting, and packaging.
• Logistics & Loss Reduction: Coordinate with cold storage and logistics providers to strategically reduce post-harvest losses.
• Branding & Market Access: Promote effective branding and marketing strategies for processed products in both domestic and international markets.
• Capacity Building: Train farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and entrepreneurs in relevant processing technologies.