It imparts training for upgrading the skills of academicians, research students and food processing entrepreneurs & manpower for promoting growth of new food industry.

It also establishes linkages with food processing related industries & R&D institutions for achieving scientific basis for decision making.

It was conceptualized by Government of India on persistent demand of the food industry to have an apex body as a "One Stop Solution Provider" for the various problems of the sector.

The institute is spread over an area of 100 acres. The institute intends to act as a centre of excellence and an apex world class centre of global standards in the area of food technology and management.