Fruit Processing senior Consultant

Job Title: Fruit Processing Consultant

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (On-site)

Company: Kapil Agro Research Station

Department: Food Processing & Value Addition

Salary: Based on experience and project scope

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct feasibility and techno-economic studies for fruit processing and value addition projects.

* Design processing flowcharts for key fruits (e.g., mango, guava, custard apple, papaya, pineapple, etc.).

* Recommend suitable processing technologies — pulping, dehydration, juice extraction, freezing, or canning.

* Advise on government schemes, subsidies, and approvals related to food processing (MOFPI, APEDA, FSSAI).

* Train staff on hygiene, food safety, and process efficiency.

* Assist in market linkage, branding, and value-added product development (purees, RTS beverages, jams, etc.).

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food technology, Food Processing, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.

* Minimum 2–more than 10 years o of experience in fruit processing or food industry consultancy.

* Strong knowledge of fruit handling, preservation, and processing technologies.

* Familiarity with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards.

* Experience in setting up small to medium-scale fruit processing units preferred.

Skills Required

* Technical expertise in fruit processing equipment and process design.

* Ability to assess cost–benefit and project viability.

* Strong communication and training skills.

* Knowledge of Indian fruit value chains and export standards.

Interested candidates contact below: kavyac@kapilgroup.com-8096910263

With Regards,

Kapil Group.