Department of Food Science & Technology

Handmade / Artisanal Chocolate Making Short Course

Date: 10th – 11th February 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm daily
Venue: Food Processing Laboratory, KNUST
Fee: GHS 800

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | KNUST FOOD FESTIVAL 2026

Application closes: 1st February 2026
Festival Day: Friday, 13th February 2026
Venue: Royal Parade Ground, KNUST
Time: 10:00 AM prompt

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Call for Papers: The Journal of Food Science, Technology and Innovation (JFSTI) invites submissions for its First Issue

PhD Opportunity at KNUST Nkabom Project

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Video Documentary: Dr. Abena Boakye - FSNet-Africa researcher shares knowledge on cooking with egusi

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A State-of-the-art Rheometer at your service

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Celebrating 20 years of impactful food research and quality education

FST Documentary

Celebrating 20 years of impactful food research and quality education

The Department of Food Science and Technology is 20 years

FST@20

SHORT COURSE IN APPLIED RHEOLOGY

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Welcome to Our Department

Prof. Jacob Kwaku Agbenorhevi — Prof. Jacob Agbenorhevi
(Head of Department)

Welcome to the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at KNUST.

Our department is committed to excellence in scientific research and innovative approaches to advancing food systems for a sustainable future. As a leading institution in Ghana and across Africa, we aim to empower students, researchers, and industry partners to develop sustainable food solutions that contribute to food security, improved nutrition, and sustainable development. Read more

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News

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A New Class, A New Chapter: Food Science Welcomes Its Freshers

Food Science Freshmen Urged to Stay Disciplined and Focused as Academic Journey Begins

Prof. Gordon Morris Undertakes Working Visit to AAKTP Project Team in Ghana

AAKTP Principal Investigator Pays Visits to College of Science and Department of Food Science and Technology

Events

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Feb

10

2026

HANDMADE / ARTISANAL CHOCOLATE MAKING SHORT COURSE

09:00 AM

KNUST Food Processing Lab

Feb

13

2026

Call for Applications: Food Innovation Competition – KNUST Food Festival 2026

22:00 PM

Royal Parade Ground, KNUST, Kumasi

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Contact Address

Department of Food Science & Technology
College of Science
KNUST, PMB, Kumasi-Ghana
Telephone: +233 30220 60298
Fax: +233 3223 94620
Email: knust.foodsciencedept@gmail.com