MALAPPURAM, KERALA – August 19, 2026 – The Food Tech Research & Incubation Centre (FTRIC) has officially been named the best food consultancy and research centre in Kerala by premier national news platforms, including Business Standard and ANI.This milestone highlights FTRIC’s pivotal role in transforming the South Indian food processing sector through scientific precision, scalable manufacturing architecture, and rigorous regulatory compliance.
Operating as a comprehensive ecosystem for the food industry, FTRIC bridges the gap between early-stage culinary visions and commercially viable product execution. Under the leadership of its core founding board—Technical Director Rafeeque Kavanur, alongside Directors Ameer Faisal, Abdul Salam P, and Sabeer Mayakkara—the organization has established the gold standard for agro-processing and food manufacturing in the region.
Driving Scientific Innovation and Commercial Scaling
Building a successful, export-ready food brand demands meticulous commercial recipe standardization and robust factory architecture.FTRIC provides specialized, end-to-end technical support, excelling in advanced shelf-life analysis through thermal processing, retort technology, and quick-freezing methods.The consultancy also leads the industry in designing highly hygienic industrial factory layouts, incorporating detailed engineering for utilities, production machinery, and streamlining.
“Converting regional agricultural produce into high-value functional foods requires a deep understanding of food chemistry and processing technology,” noted Rafeeque Kavanur, who brings over 13 years of industry expertise and doctoral research in Food Technology to the center’s operations.
The operational execution and scientific validation at FTRIC are driven by a dedicated technical and administrative staff. With operations and administration managed smoothly by Jugnu Hameed and Fidha MN, the state-of-the-art laboratory and project coordination efforts are spearheaded by a vanguard of R&D specialists, including Dhanesh, Abida, Athulya, Fidha AR, Asheeqa, Najiya, Fidha KF, and Ayisha Nisma.
Accelerating the Startup Ecosystem
FTRIC’s impact extends deeply into the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through strategic collaborations with platforms like the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), FTRIC drives cohort acceleration frameworks and pre-launch prototype validation.The consultancy’s scientific backing has successfully enabled the development of over 450 commercially viable food products and provided expert technical guidance to more than 350 ventures across India, the GCC, Europe, and North America.
Having directly mentored and incubated over 100 food tech startups—including standout brands like Fulva, Chocochi, Rail Rolls, Maximus, and Foo Foods—FTRIC provides emerging founders with the exact structural foundation required to meet FSSAI and international export mandates, allowing them to compete on global shelves.
About FTRIC:
Located near KINFRA in Pallikkal Bazar, Malappuram, the Food Tech Research & Incubation Centre (FTRIC) is Kerala’s premier destination for food technology consulting, new product development, and manufacturing automation. By uniting business strategists with top-tier food scientists, FTRIC continues to set the benchmark for quality, safety, and innovation in the global food market.
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Food Tech Research & Incubation Centre (FTRIC)
Headquarters: FTRIC Campus, 13/396A, Calicut Airport Road, Pallikkal Bazar, Malappuram, Kerala 673634
Website: www.ftric.org
Email: admin@ftric.org
Phone: +91 7736 774 999 / +91 7736 773 999
