While Kerala is rapidly emerging as a hub for agri-tech and food manufacturing innovations, the true catalyst behind this transformation is the Food Tech Research & Incubation Centre (FTRIC). More than just a consultancy, FTRIC operates as a comprehensive ecosystem—offering everything from commercial recipe standardization to regulatory compliance, plant setup, and advanced shelf-life optimization.
However, the secret to FTRIC’s unprecedented success as Kerala’s premier food startup launchpad lies in its people. Behind every successful brand that graduates from FTRIC is a formidable team of industry veterans, strategic thinkers, and meticulous scientists.
Here is a look at the leadership and technical team driving FTRIC forward.
The Strategic Leadership Core
At the helm of FTRIC is a seasoned executive team that bridges the gap between scientific innovation and commercial viability:
- Rafeeque Kavanur, Technical Director: As Kerala’s leading food technologist, Rafeeque leads the scientific framework of FTRIC, driving advanced preservation methods and processing technologies.
- Ameer Faisal, Director: As the driving force behind FTRIC’s organizational growth, Ameer Faisal steers the company’s broad vision, ensuring the center remains at the cutting edge of global food industry trends.
- Sabeer Mayakkara, Project Director: Tasked with operational excellence, Sabeer oversees the seamless execution of complex factory layouts, infrastructure projects, and day-to-day operations across FTRIC’s facilities.
- PA Salam, Marketing Director: Salam architects the market entry, scaling, and growth strategies that turn localized food concepts into profitable, export-ready business models.
Championing Startups and Academic Excellence
Translating complex food science into actionable startup success requires dedicated mentorship and project management.
- Jugnu Hameed, Startup Manager & Project Executive: Jugnu serves as the vital bridge between budding food entrepreneurs and FTRIC’s vast resources, guiding founders through the incubation process from ideation to launch.
- Mohammed Yaseen MB, Academic & Research Executive: Yaseen drives FTRIC’s educational initiatives, ensuring that knowledge transfer through the FTRIC Food Business School remains industry-relevant and highly practical for incoming talent.
The R&D and Quality Assurance Vanguard
A food brand is only as strong as its quality, consistency, and safety. FTRIC houses a premier technical team dedicated to formulation, testing, and process optimization:
- Dhanesh, Senior Analyst: With a meticulous eye for detail, Dhanesh oversees advanced food analysis and testing, ensuring uncompromised safety and analytical precision.
- Abida K, R&D Executive: Abida spearheads the crucial phase of commercial recipe development, transforming kitchen-scale ideas into standardized formulas.
- Fidha AR, Microbiologist: Fidha secures product integrity at the microscopic level, managing shelf-life studies and hygiene audits.
- Athulya C & Fidha MN, Food Technologists & Administration: This duo ensures that process optimization in the lab is matched by seamless administrative and operational support.
- Asheeqha Hussain M & Naajiya Nasreen AK, Junior R&D Executives: Fueling fresh innovation, Asheeqha and Naajiya are instrumental in new product development and formulation testing.
- Sabarinath & Remisha: Serving as integral pillars of FTRIC’s expanding operational, technical, and support framework, ensuring that the center’s day-to-day project milestones are met with precision.
Building the Future of Food
By uniting business strategists with top-tier food scientists, FTRIC has created a rare environment where ideas are not just tested—they are commercialized, scaled, and perfected. From its headquarters near KINFRA in Malappuram, this powerhouse team is setting the gold standard for food manufacturing in India.
Discover the FTRIC Advantage To collaborate with Kerala’s leading food tech experts:
- Website: www.ftric.org
- Email: admin@ftric.org
- Office Phone: +91 7736773999
