FDC conducted “Establishment of Thermal Processes for Canned Foods” Training to an FBO in Cavite to upgrade the technical capability and skill of technical personnel in the canned food industry in establishing adequate thermal processes for canned foods. Resource Speakers:  Edyloid T. Chavez – Senior Science Research Specialist Lauro D. Alkuino – Senior Science Research continue reading : FDC conducts “Establishment of Thermal Processes for Canned Foods” Training requested by a Food Business Operator (FBO) in Cavite

FDC conducted “Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Handling and Processing of Foods” Training to an FBO in Batangas to create understanding of the requirements for ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of foods during handling and processing, and to learn how to inspect for compliance with requirements for safe food handling. Resource Speakers:  Ms. Carmelita V. continue reading : FDC conducts “Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Handling and Processing of Foods” Training requested by a Food Business Operator (FBO) in Batangas

In compliance with DA Department Order No. 06 series of 2021, the Food Development Center effectively organized the inaugural National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) for DA Laboratories in February and March 2023. The workshops were led by Dr. Nicasio J. Agustin as the resource speaker, in partnership with Winrock International, and participated by delegates from continue reading : FDC conducts workshops for the formulation of the 5-year National Strategic Development Plan of DA Laboratories

The Food Development Center has conducted an online “Capacity Building Webinar Series” exclusively for DA Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs) and Integrated Laboratory Divisions (ILDs), in support to FDC’s capacity-building initiatives stated in the DA Department Order No. 6 Series of 2021. The following topics were covered:

Proclamation Number 160, series of 1999, by former President Joseph Estrada, declares the last week of October every year as “Food Safety Awareness Week”. During this celebration, the Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized the importance of food safety in improving the quality of the country’s Agriculture and Fisheries. For this year 2022, the celebration was continue reading : DA celebrates the Food Safety Awareness Week on October 24-28, 2022

In line with continued support to DA-Food Safety Regulatory Agencies, FDC conducted a hands-on training course on “Establishment of Thermal Processing of Fish and Fishery Products” for the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute this May 17-20, 2022. Our Resource Speakers are the following: Mr. Danilo DG. Natividad Mr. Edyloid T. Chavez Mr. Alexander E. continue reading : FDC conducted a hands-on training course on “Establishment of Thermal Processing of Fish and Fishery Products” for NFRDI