Students from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have once again demonstrated academic excellence and innovation, bringing home prestigious accolades from two major national competitions.

At the 37th National Student Scientific Week (Pekan Ilmiah Mahasiswa Nasional – PIMNAS), held at Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, from October 15–18, 2024, UGM secured second place overall, earning a total of 26 medals—4 gold, 11 silver, and 11 bronze—across poster and oral presentation categories. This marks UGM as the highest overall medal recipient at this year’s PIMNAS. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed students to another inspiring guest lecture on Thursday, November 28. The session featured M. Danu P. Kuntoro, S.T.P., a 2000 TPHP alumnus and current R&D Reaction Product Manager at PT Indesso Aroma. With the theme “Unlocking Nature Through Taste: A Sensory Journey into the Heart of Flavors”, the lecture delved into the critical role of sensory evaluation in food product development.

To set the tone for the session, Mr. Danu engaged students with an interactive quiz designed to introduce the fundamentals of flavor science. The activity created an enjoyable and participatory learning environment, encouraging curiosity and attentiveness among students. During his presentation, Mr. Danu explained that the flavor industry primarily operates on a Business-to-Business (B2B) model, where custom-designed flavors are developed without retail branding. He also emphasized the importance of responding to global market trends, highlighting the rise of Korean food flavors in the Indonesian market. read more

The growing interest in vegan diets—driven by health and environmental concerns—has led to the development of innovative alternatives to conventional protein sources. One promising development is mycoprotein, a high-protein, fungus-based meat substitute derived from filamentous fungi (mycelium), currently being developed by a research team at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

Led by Rachma Wikandari, S.T.P., M.Biotech., Ph.D., the UGM team collaborates with the University of Borås (Sweden) and the University of Lampung to cultivate mycoprotein using soybean boiling water waste from tempeh production as a growth medium. “Mycoprotein is nutrient-dense, resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, and affordable,” said Dr. Wikandari. She also highlighted its significantly lower environmental impact compared to conventional protein sources, such as beef or soy. read more

As part of its continued commitment to practical learning and sustainable development, the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (S2 ITP) and Master’s Program in Estate Crop Product Processing Technology (S2 THP) at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), organized an industrial field trip to PT So Good Food Dairy, PT So Good Food Ready-to-Eat (RTE), and Cepogo Cheese Park in Boyolali Regency, Central Java. Held on November 22, 2024, the visit was accompanied by faculty members from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology and aimed to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world industrial practices. read more

As part of the 2024 Program Kompetisi Kampus Merdeka, the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a guest lecture series on October 16, October 30, and November 13, 2024. This session invited Dr. Ulfatun Nisa, M.Biotech., Head of the Pharmaceutical Production Unit (UPF) of Traditional Health Services (Yankestrad) in Tawangmangu. The lecture, titled “Functional Foods Based on Herbs and Spices,” was attended by undergraduate students enrolled in the Functional Food course. read more

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a coordination and discussion session with the Fisheries Office of Berau District, East Kalimantan. The meeting took place in the TPHP Department Conference Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, UGM.

The event brought together representatives from both TPHP UGM and the Berau District Fisheries Office, highlighting a strong collaboration between academia and government in supporting innovation and the advancement of local food industries. read more

On October 28 and 30, 2024, the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a two-day guest lecture series exclusively for students enrolled in the Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa Technology course. The sessions featured Noor Ariefandie Febrianto, M.Sc., Ph.D., a postharvest researcher from the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (Puslitkoka), who delivered two insightful lectures on cocoa: “Cocoa Quality: Its Relevance to Genetics, Environment, and Postharvest Technology” and “Understanding Production Processes and Quality Control in Cocoa-Based Products.” read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a two-session guest lecture on November 7 and 14, 2024, featuring Dr. Sunardi Siswodiharjo, a research and development consultant at PT Hatifood. The event was held as part of the Merdeka Learning Campus Competition Program (Program Kompetisi Kampus Merdeka/PKKM). It was attended by undergraduate students enrolled in the course Nutritional Formulation and Fortification.

Dr. Sunardi opened the lecture series with a session titled “Nutritional Formulation: A Food Industry Landscape.” He began by offering insights into the career opportunities available to food technology graduates, particularly in industrial settings, drawing on his extensive professional background, which includes guest lecturing at numerous universities, authoring books, and publishing scientific articles. Sunardi emphasized the central role of formulation in the development of food products. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology welcomed Prof. Paul Van der Meeren from Ghent University, Belgium, as a guest lecturer on November 13, 2024. The lecture, titled “Food Applications of Nanotechnology: A Case Study of (Nano)Dispersions and Nano-emulsions,” was part of the Program Kompetisi Kampus Merdeka and aimed to provide students with valuable international exposure. 

Open to the public and mandatory for undergraduate students enrolled in the “Physical Properties of Foods and Agricultural Products” course, the event was designed to cultivate students’ critical and creative thinking skills while introducing them to the latest advancements in food technology. read more

Students from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have once again showcased their excellence by winning both national and international competitions with innovative, sustainability-driven food products.

At the International Innovation Competition (IIC) 2024, organized by the International University of Malaya-Wales in October 2024, three TPHP students—Annaria Januari Christy (TPHP 2021), Novie Fitrita Wulandari (TPHP 2021), and Meutia Wigi Liestyana (TPHP 2023)—won a bronze medal for their plant-based innovation, “TEMPTASTIC: Plant-Based Sausage.” Their creation was guided by their academic supervisor, Putrika Citta Pramesi, S.T.P., M.Sc. The competition drew participants from five countries, including 28 universities and 10 secondary schools. read more