Caraga Food Innovation Center

28/04/2026

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22/04/2026

LOOK | The Caraga Food Innovation Center (FIC) proudly participated in the National Innovation Day Celebration held last April 21, 2026 at HERO Learning Commons, Caraga State University, showcasing locally developed food product innovations and supporting initiatives that promote creativity, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions.

FIC showcased its food product innovations and actively engaged in activities that promote creativity, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions—strengthening support for local enterprises and the agri-aqua innovation ecosystem.

Through initiatives like this, FIC continues to drive sustainable development and empower communities by bringing local innovations to life.

21/04/2026

FIC updates | Visit us at the Activity Loft, 3rd floor HERO Learning Commons, Caraga State University for the 2026 National Innovation Day

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09/04/2026

In celebration of Women’s Month 2026, the City Economic and Business Development Department (CEBDD) of Butuan City successfully conducted a three-day capability-building training on March 24–26, 2026, to strengthen and empower local women entrepreneurs.

The activity brought together women-led micro & small enterprises engaged in food processing, market vending, and start-up food businesses, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to improve product quality, ensure food safety, and enhance market competitiveness.

The training featured expert resource speakers who shared their knowledge in key areas, including Entrepreneurial and Business Management, delivered by Mr. Rex G. Parro; Product Development, delivered by Dr. Marie Bless B. Galang; and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), delivered by Ms. Kristy Valentina D. Fabe.

Through this initiative, participants gained practical insights and tools to strengthen their enterprises and pursue sustainable growth. The activity underscored the importance of empowering women as drivers of economic development in the community.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

The Caraga Food Innovation Center (CFIC) of Caraga State University (CSU) Main proudly highlights its participation in the Upcycling and Circular Economy-Based Product Development Training conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga on April 6–8, 2026, at the Food Innovation Center (FIC) SNSU Del Carmen Campus in Del Carmen, Siargao Islands.

SNSU-FIC all campuses, together with the CSU Main-FIC, are part of the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium, an initiative led by DOST Caraga to strengthen food innovation facilities and regional collaboration.

For this activity, Dr. Marie Bless B. Galang and Ms. Kristy Valentina D. Fabe served as resource speakers, specifically discussing the operation and principles of the Vacuum Fryer and Water Retort to equip participants with practical knowledge on these essential processing technologies.

Meanwhile, the session on Upcycling and Circular Economy was delivered by Dr. Mariero H. Gawat, providing a broader perspective on sustainable product development and resource optimization. This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to advancing innovative, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions for the agri-food sector in Caraga.

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 | Caraga State University, through the Caraga Food Innovation Center, successfully conducted the Inception Meeting for the DA-ACEF Project: Upgrading of the Food Innovation Center on April 1, 2026 via Zoom.

The activity was graced by key officials and resource persons, including Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, University President; Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, D.Eng., PECE, Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation, and Extension; and Mr. Genesis Jared A. Cutamora, MSc., PFT, Center Chief of the Caraga Food Innovation Center, together with representatives from the DA BAR-ACEF.

Also present were faculty members of the College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries (CAA), headed by Dr. Elizabeth P. Parac, College Dean, as well as representatives from administrative offices, including the Budget Office, Accounting Office, and Procurement Office, whose participation ensured alignment in project implementation and compliance requirements.

The meeting served as a platform to present project deliverables, discuss documentary requirements, and strengthen partnerships toward advancing food innovation and agribusiness development in the region.

27/03/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚

Where collaboration meets purposeful innovation.

The 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐂) of Caraga State University actively participated in the two day capacity development program on food innovation and FAST incubatees strengthening, held on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City, alongside stakeholders from the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, and the academe across the Caraga Region.

At the center of the activity was the 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 or 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, an initiative that supports MSMEs in developing and improving food products through the assistance of Food Innovation Centers.

Participants also explored 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 and the 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, followed by a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, where MSME FICs and MSME Student groups worked together to address real challenges and generate practical, solution oriented ideas.

Through these engagements, Caraga Food Innovation Center continues to 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, translating shared ideas into practical solutions that 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in the region.

This was made possible through the invaluable support of DOST Caraga and the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium, in collaboration with stakeholders across Caraga, and with our sincere appreciation to the Caraga State University administration for its unwavering commitment and continued support to advancing food innovation.

26/03/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦

As part of their academic activities, the Philippine Science High School Caraga Region Campus visited the Caraga Food Innovation Center at Caraga State University.

The students explored the facilities and gained insight into 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, and 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, enhancing their understanding of how food science is applied in the food industry and research.

The Caraga Food Innovation Center expresses its appreciation to the faculty and students of Philippine Science High School for their visit.

The activity reflects its continued commitment to 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 in the field of food science, research, and innovation.

12/02/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The Operationalization of the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium (CFIC) of Caraga State University – Main Campus project successfully conducted its Internal Inception Meeting for FY 2026, bringing together Caraga FIC personnel, faculty implementers, and administrative support units to align plans and strengthen collaboration for the year ahead. The project is headed by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀. 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚, 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 of the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫.

The meeting served as a platform to review approved activities, clarify implementation roles, and ensure coherence in financial, procurement, and reportorial processes. The Inception Meeting was joined by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐏. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, RDISO Director, together with 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 and 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 from the Budget Office, Accounting Office, and Procurement Office, who shared key reminders and guidance to help ensure smooth and efficient project implementation.

In the afternoon, participants engaged in a workshop focused on finalizing planned activities and presenting component outputs—reinforcing CFIC’s commitment to coordinated, transparent, and effective program implementation.

Together, we continue to move forward in advancing food innovation initiatives for the region.