Professional Certification in Minimal Food Processing Techniques

In today's consumer-driven market, there is a growing demand for minimally processed food products that retain their nutritional value while adhering to stringent quality standards. This specialized course aims to impart participants with a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of efficient minimal food processing techniques. Participants will delve into the intricacies of preserving nutritional integrity through methods that meet contemporary industry standards, ensuring both quality and safety

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will gain insights into various methods and technologies used in minimal food processing, emphasizing techniques to preserve sensory attributes, nutritional content, and shelf life.
2. The course covers comprehensive approaches to quality assurance and control specific to minimally processed foods, including setting up quality checks, inspections, and audits.
3. Participants will learn about regulatory requirements and industry standards governing minimally processed foods, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and quality management systems.
4. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities in food processing.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Minimal Processing Techniques

Module 2: Advantages of Minimal Processing

Module 3: Thermal Processing Methods in Minimal Processing

Module 4: Non-Thermal Processing Methods in Minimal Processing

Module 5: Advanced Packaging Technologies: Modified Atmosphere, Active, and Intelligent Packaging

Module 6: Natural Food Preservatives and Hurdle Technologies

Module 7: Minimal Processing in Practice

Module 8: Quality Control, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

Module 9: Market Trends and Consumer Behavior

Module 10:Future Scope and Case Studies

Who Should Attend:

• Professionals involved in food processing, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for implementing minimal food processing techniques.
• Consultants and auditors specializing in food safety and quality management.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

The accompanying training is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and upon successful completion, participants will receive a Professional Certification in Minimal Food Processing Techniques, recognized for its alignment with international standards and industry best practices by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Completing a specialized course in minimally processed foods will position individuals for leading roles in the evolving food industry. They will gain expertise in preserving nutritional value and sensory quality while meeting rigorous safety standards. Graduates can pursue careers as food technologists, quality assurance managers, and product development leaders, equipped to innovate and meet rising consumer demand for healthier food options worldwide.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 24^th Aug 2026.

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