The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, has made significant strides in industry-academia collaboration during World Food India 2025 (WFI-2025). The institute signed nine strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organizations, industry partners, and academic institutions in the food processing sector.
In parallel, NIFTEM-K successfully transferred seven innovative technologies developed by its scientists to reputed companies, strengthening the bridge between research and industry. The technology transfers were carried out in the presence of Shri A. P. Das Joshi, Secretary, MoFPI, and other senior officials, with Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Director, NIFTEM-K, exchanging licenses and MoUs with the partner organizations.
Key Technologies Transferred:
- Instant Composite Millet-Based Kheer Premix – RDz Bakery
- High Nutrient Ready-to-Eat Bars for Dietary Management of Metabolic Disorders & Probiotic Products and High Altitude Nutrient Rich Bar – Hexagon Nutrition Ltd.
- Rapid Cattle Pregnancy Kit and Rapid Paneer Adulteration Kit – ARF Life Sciences
- Eggless Cake Premix Technology – Crop Pure Pvt. Ltd.
- Millet Puffs – Yes Bee Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0 Initiatives – Interlink Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- Unfermented Mayo – Jiwanmitra Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Strategic MoUs Signed:
NIFTEM-K signed MoUs with prominent organizations including: Quality Council of India, The Good Food Institute, Almond Board California, Danone India, Clear Meat Pvt. Ltd., Government Institute of Medical Sciences (Greater Noida), Institute of Bioresources & Sustainable Development (Imphal), Rejuvome Therapeutics (Bangalore), and Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (New Delhi).
These initiatives reinforce NIFTEM-K’s commitment to food innovation, nutritional security, and sustainable growth in India’s food processing sector. By fostering partnerships and transferring cutting-edge technologies to industry, the institute is empowering entrepreneurship, promoting research-led solutions, and delivering impactful benefits to society.
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