The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Universitas Gadjah Mada, held another guest lecture on Tuesday (May 6), featuring Wisginanti Handayani from PT Foodex Inti Ingredients. The session centred around the rapidly evolving field of flavor technology, particularly in the food industry.

In her presentation, Ms. Wisginanti emphasized that the world of flavour extends far beyond basic taste. It involves a wide range of complementary components, such as spices and herbs, onions and garlic, pepper, as well as processed and artificial flavours—all of which are essential in creating distinctive and consistent taste profiles. read more

A total of 60 students enrolled in the Dairy Technology course participated in an educational visit to the Dairy Product Processing Pilot Plant of the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Wednesday, May 14. The activity took place from 09:00 to 10:40 AM, aiming to provide students with hands-on insights into milk processing operations at a pilot-scale facility.

During the visit, students received a comprehensive explanation of the milk processing flow, from the reception of raw materials to the final product. The walkthrough included a detailed tour of the raw milk reception room, cheese production area, product display room, as well as the ice cream and yoghurt production areas. Students were also introduced to various product characteristics, such as the differences between the ripening methods of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, as well as the texture distinctions between soft and hard ice cream. read more

Dr. Rachma Wikandari, S.T.P., M.Biotech., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again made the university proud by being selected as one of the awardees of the 2025 Young Scientist Program (YSP), organized by the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB). The prestigious event took place from May 18 to 20, 2025, at Prestige Biopharma IDC in Busan, South Korea, gathering 59 outstanding young scientists from 18 countries. read more

To enrich students’ academic perspectives with real-world industry insights, the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again welcomed an industry practitioner through a guest lecture. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Aditya Putra Nugraha, S.T.P., delivered a lecture in the Dairy Processing Technology course, presenting on the topic “Milk Powder Technology.”

With over 15 years of experience in the dairy processing industry, Mr. Aditya offered a comprehensive explanation that bridged classroom theory with actual industrial practices. The session was mandatory for all students enrolled in the course, designed to provide a contextual understanding of dairy processing systems and technologies. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the final exam for the Seminar course, modelled after a scientific conference, on Friday, May 23, 2025. All undergraduate students of TPHP attended the event, which was conducted through English-language oral presentations, resembling the format of an actual scientific conference.

The conference was held in parallel sessions across several rooms in the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, specifically rooms 384, 383, 357A, and 357B. The activity was coordinated by the course instructors: Dr.nat.techn. FMC Sigit Setyabudi, S.T.P., M.P., Yunika Mayangsari, S.Si., M.Biotech., Ph.D., Dr. Qurrotul A’yun, S.T.P., M.Sc., and Intan Dewi Larasati, S.T.P., M.Sc. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed industry expert Zen Fauzan S., S.T.P., Head of Fragrance Development at PT. Mane Indonesia for a guest lecture on flavor technology. Held in Room 384 of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, this session carried the theme: “Challenges of Sensory Evaluation in New Product Development During the Industrial Revolution.”

This guest lecture was mandatory for undergraduate students of TPHP enrolled in the Flavor Technology course and master’s students of ITP (Food Science and Technology) taking the Food Flavor course. It was also selectively open to students from other undergraduate and graduate programs, including TPHP, ITP, and THP. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized an Emergency Response Training in collaboration with the Indonesian Health Emergency Volunteer Community (KREKI) on Saturday, May 24. Held at the Kamarinjani-Soenjoto Auditorium, Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM, the training was attended by students, faculty members, and educational staff—the program aimed to enhance campus-wide preparedness for emergencies.

The event was officially opened with remarks from Vincentia Lamdagati Kirana, Secretary-General of the TPHP Student Association; Prof. Dr. Ir. Tyas Utama, M.Sc., Head of the TPHP Department; and Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.Sc., Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, who also conducted the symbolic opening of the event. A welcome speech was also delivered by dr. Febrian Naufaldi, Sp.An-TI, representing KREKI Yogyakarta. read more

As part of the Dairy Processing Technology course, the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a guest lecture featuring Azra Mandega Priatomo, S.T.P., Production Manager at PT Mazaraat Lokanatura Indonesia. The session focused on the technology behind natural cheese production—an area of growing interest in the dairy industry.

The lecture began with an introduction to the fundamentals of natural cheese, designed to help students understand how it differs from processed cheese, which is more commonly found in the market. Azra also shared the historical background and global evolution of cheese, highlighting how the industry has grown to encompass thousands of cheese varieties worldwide. read more

Undergraduate students from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), recently participated in a practical session on making two sponge-based cakes: genoise and chiffon. The session was part of the Bakery Technology course and was marked by high enthusiasm, as students eagerly applied various baking techniques firsthand.

The main objective of this practical session was to help students understand the differences between the genoise and chiffon-making methods, which may appear similar at first glance. The key distinction lies in the technique of egg whipping, which significantly influences both the texture and the final product’s success. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Universitas Gadjah Mada, proudly celebrated the graduation of 48 undergraduate students on Wednesday, May 28, during the Third Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony of the 2024/2025 academic year.

This year’s title of Best Graduate was awarded to Yuveny, a Food and Agricultural Product Technology Study Program student. Yuveny completed her studies in just 3 years and 8 months, achieving an outstanding cumulative GPA 3.96 and graduating with honors (cum laude). read more