KFC India’s Sahyog Program empowers Food Business Operators in Lucknow

The Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), in collaboration with the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists India (AFSTI), Lucknow Chapter, successfully organized KFC India’s Sahyog Program at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR). Held from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, the day-long initiative brought together leading voices from the food and hospitality sector to strengthen food safety standards, deepen regulatory understanding, and encourage meaningful industry collaborations.

The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Aman Gupta, Corporate Affairs National Lead, YUM! Brands India, followed by an introduction of dignitaries by Dr. Umesh Kamble, Secretary, CASMB. The event was graced by distinguished guests including Mr. V.P. Singh, Assistant Commissioner, FSDA Lucknow, who attended as Guest of Honor, and T R Rawat, Assistant Commissioner, Headquarter, Lucknow, who served as the Chief Guest. The occasion was further enriched by the presence of eminent academicians including Dr. Bhaskar Narayan, Director CSIR-IITR and Mr. Yogeshwar Shukla, President of AFSTI Lucknow Chapter.

A key highlight of the program was the FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) session conducted under KFC India’s Sahyog Program, which successfully trained and certified 130 Food Business Operators (FBOs), Farm To Fork Solutions was the Training partner and Mr. Sushil Chauhan was the Fostac Trainer. The session focused on building awareness around food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and compliance with FSSAI regulations, thereby equipping participants with practical knowledge crucial for ensuring safe and quality food practices.

In addition to training, the event also featured business growth and capacity-building sessions aimed at supporting FBOs in scaling their operations, maintaining consistent quality, and navigating regulatory frameworks in the highly competitive food industry.

The Sahyog Program exemplifies KFC India’s ongoing commitment to empowering local food businesses, supporting safe food practices, and driving inclusive growth in the hospitality sector.