This group is comprised of experts in agricultural processing engineering, food engineering, bioprocess engineering, food technology and beneficial insects.

Typical activities of the Food and Agricultural Industries Group are:

• development, efficient utilization, and management of food and agricultural process engineering technologies;
• participate in food chain systems analysis regarding handling, processing, packaging and value-added transformation of food and agricultural products;
• advise on the provision and efficient utilization of renewable energy and other engineering inputs including equipment in agricultural and food processing and handling;
• provide technical advice on food and agricultural industries, including design, construction, operation and management of small scale food and agro-industries, through value-added transformation and preservation technologies including in-plant quality control, materials handling, packaging, marketing, distribution and storage.