Food Processing & Value Addition Techniques
08 – 12 June 2026
Sandton Centre
Johannesburg South Africa
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R19,999.00 Per Delegate
Course Introduction:
This comprehensive training program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to enhance the quality, shelf-life, and marketability of food products through effective processing and value addition. It covers traditional and modern processing techniques, food safety standards, quality control measures, and innovative approaches to product development. Participants will gain both theoretical insights and practical applications relevant to diverse food industry sectors, from small-scale agribusinesses to large-scale production facilities.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles and importance of food processing and value addition.
• Apply modern and traditional processing techniques to various food products.
• Implement food safety and quality assurance practices in processing.
• Innovate new products to meet market demands and consumer preferences.
• Improve shelf-life and nutritional value of processed foods.
• Evaluate cost-effective and sustainable processing methods.
Who Should Attend:
This training is ideal for:
• Food processing plant operators and managers
• Agribusiness entrepreneurs and SMEs
• Farmers’ cooperatives and producers’ associations
• Food product developers and quality control officers
• Researchers and agricultural extension officers
• Policy makers and regulators in the food industry
Course Outline:
Day 1 – Introduction to Food Processing & Value Addition
• Importance and benefits of food processing in the agricultural value chain
• Overview of food value addition concepts and market opportunities
• Understanding post-harvest losses and their prevention
• Food processing industry trends and innovations
• Regulatory and safety considerations in food processing
Day 2 – Food Preservation Techniques
• Principles of food preservation
• Thermal and non-thermal processing methods (pasteurization, sterilization, cold storage, irradiation)
• Natural and chemical preservatives
• Packaging techniques to extend shelf-life
• Quality control in preservation
Day 3 – Value Addition for Different Food Categories
• Fruits and vegetables: juices, jams, dried products, pickles
• Cereals and grains: flours, breakfast cereals, fortified products
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, flavored milk products
• Meat, poultry & fish: smoked, dried, canned, and ready-to-eat products
• Innovations in plant-based food value addition
Day 4 – Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Nutritional labeling and compliance with food regulations
• Food product testing and certification
• Traceability and documentation in food processing
Day 5 – Practical Applications & Business Development
• Hands-on demonstrations of selected processing and packaging techniques
• Developing market-driven product lines
• Costing, pricing, and profitability analysis
• Branding and marketing strategies for value-added products
• Building sustainable and scalable food processing businesses
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.
SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 769 688 544
WhatsApp +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
