CSIR-CFTRI has been a pioneer in steering the automation in the traditional food processing sectors for more than six decades

It is the core area where the institute has been interfacing with food industry on a dynamic mode.

Research in this area has started giving big dividends with many innovative products addressing to health and wellness of the population.

CSIR-CFTRI has been one of the food referral laboratory in the country. Extension of shelf life and safety are the major concerns addressed by R&D at CFTRI.