Food and Beverage Processing Technology

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn core principles of food and beverage processing, including unit operations and process design.
• 2 Understand food safety management systems, HACCP, and global regulatory frameworks.
• 3 Apply thermal and non-thermal processing technologies to preserve quality and extend shelf life.
• 4 Analyze beverage production processes, packaging materials, and filling technologies.
• 5 Develop approaches for food preservation through water activity control and barrier technologies.
• 6 Understand processing operations for dairy, meat, and plant-based alternatives.
• 7 Use mass and energy balance calculations to optimize process efficiency.
• 8 Implement statistical process control and quality metrics in food manufacturing.
• 9 Design traceability systems and recall procedures for regulatory compliance.
• 10 Explore sustainability practices and waste reduction in processing operations.
• 11 Apply product development and sensory evaluation techniques for consumer-driven innovation.
• 12 Understand Industry 4.0 technologies including automation, sensors, and digital twins in food plants.