The world's food requirements are increasing as the population grows. What does this mean? Self-sufficiency in agricultural production will be a major thrust worldwide and it will require more efficient and effective approaches to utilization of available farm production. Furthermore, climate change and environmental pollution are impacting the availability of safe food. It becomes imperative, especially among Asian countries, to become highly competitive in food production and manufacturing. Food processing activities, which extend proper utilization of agricultural production, is best done with the services of food technologists. And in this era of globalization, food products stand a better chance in the national and international markets if backed by recent developments in sound science and technology. Expectedly, enrolment in food technology will increase with time, and new and/or updated versions of materials on this subject will be urgently needed. T