The department of food technology is started in view of demand from food and allied industries of wastern Maharashtra. At present the department is financially supported by Shivaji University, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), University Grant Commission (UGC) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) of worth Rs. 1.5 Crores. In the course curriculum various subjects in like Fruits and Vegetable Processing Technology, Cereal and Bakery, Confectionery, Dairy, Legume and Oilseed Technology, Meat Poultry and Fish Processing Technology, Food Process Engineering etc. have been given special emphasis. Consultancy service is provided for new production development, analysis of samples and project proposals to start new business.