FSUU Tourism and Hospitality Management Program

18/12/2025

✨ Building Market-Ready Food Innovations! 🍴📦

The FSUU Food Innovation Center, in partnership with DOST Caraga, successfully conducted a Capacity Development Training on Nutritional Labeling and Food Packaging for Market-Ready Products on December 15–16, 2025, at The Red Palm Suites and Restaurant.

The training was led by experts from DOST Caraga:
👩‍🔬 Ms. Reynalyn M. Abao – Nutritional Labeling
👨‍🔧 Engr. Emman Lliam L. Prisco – Food Packaging

This initiative strengthens FSUU’s readiness to fully operate the Food Innovation Center, empowering faculty and students with essential skills to develop food products that are safe, high-quality, market-ready, and compliant with industry standards.

From concept to compliance—FSUU is shaping the future of food innovation!

16/12/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐒𝐔𝐔’𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

To strengthen Father Saturnino Urios University’s (FSUU) capacity for food product development, the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium, through DOST Caraga, conducted a specialized training on Applied Sensory Evaluation and Flavor Science on December 12, 2025, as part of the establishment of the university’s Food Innovation Center (FIC).

Led by DOST Caraga S&T Fellow II, Dr. Mariero H. Gawat, the training aims to equip faculty members and students with practical knowledge on flavor science, food formulation, and sensory evaluationParticipants took part in hands-on activities, including triangle sensory testing and systematic evaluation of beverage products, assessing taste, aroma, color, and overall acceptability using standard methods.

The activity emphasized the importance of sensory evaluation in improving food products based on consumer preference, which is an essential step toward developing competitive and market-ready food innovations. It also marked another milestone in preparing FSUU for the full operation of its Food Innovation Center, positioning the university as a growing hub for food research and innovation in the Caraga Region.

Through initiatives like this, DOST Caraga continues to empower academic institutions and future food innovators, translating science and technology into practical solutions that support regional growth.

16/12/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐒𝐔𝐔 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Caraga Food Innovation Consortium (CFIC) facilitated a specialized training on “Nutritional Labelling and Food Packaging for Market-Ready Products” for Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) on December 15, 2025.

A discussion on Nutritional Labelling, led by Ms. Reynalyn M. Abao of DOST Caraga, provided participants with essential knowledge on proper labelling standards, nutritional content declaration, and regulatory compliance to ensure transparency and consumer safety.

An informative session on Food Packaging was discussed by Engr. Emman Lliam L. Prisco of DOST Caraga, which guided participants through packaging concepts and materials, followed by a hands-on workshop where attendees applied their learning and were assessed on practical packaging design and evaluation techniques.

This training aims to strengthen FSUU’s readiness to operate its Food Innovation Center, equipping faculty and students with the tools to develop food products that are not only safe and high-quality but also market-ready and compliant with industry standards.

Through initiatives like this, DOST Caraga continues to empower academic institutions, nurture future food innovators, and drive regional development through science, technology, and innovation.

15/12/2025

ICYMI | Capacity Development Training Highlights 🍽️🔬

Last December 11–12, 2025, the FSUU Food Innovation Center (FIC), in partnership with DOST Caraga, successfully conducted a Capacity Development Training for FSUU BAP and THMP faculty and students at The Red Palm Suites & Restaurant.

The training introduced participants to the Food Innovation System in Caraga and provided valuable insights into Product Development and Sensory Evaluation Analysis. The program formally opened with a welcome message from Dr. Mark Lennon A. Sitones, FSUU–FIC Focal Person and Dean of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Program.

Participants actively engaged in a hands-on workshop on the proper conduct of sensory evaluation, enhancing their practical skills and understanding of food quality assessment. The seminar and workshop were led by Dr. Mariero H. Gawat, DOST–Caraga S&T Fellow, with support from Ms. Reynalyn Abao and Ms. Charisse Pitlo of DOST–Caraga.

This successful activity reflects FSUU and DOST–Caraga’s shared commitment to advancing food innovation, research, and capacity building in the region.

11/12/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐒𝐔𝐔 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

As part of DOST's Food Innovation Center (FIC) interventions, the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium (CFIC) facilitated a specialized training on “Product Development: Innovating Food Products Aligned with Market Needs” for Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) on December 11, 2025.

DOST Caraga S&T Fellow II, Dr. Mariero H. Gawat, provided FSUU faculty members and students with essential knowledge and hands-on strategies to develop food products that are aligned to consumer preferences, emerging market trends, and industry standards. Participants gained insights about the fundamentals of proper food formulation, processing techniques, and quality assurance which are key elements in producing safe, high-quality, and market-ready food products.

This capacity-building initiative supports the university's preparation to operate its Food Innovation Center, further enhancing its role in fostering a dynamic, research-based, and market-responsive food innovation ecosystem in Caraga Region.

Through initiatives like this, DOST Caraga remains committed to empowering academic institutions, nurturing future food innovators, and accelerating regional development through science, technology, and innovation.

29/11/2025

27/11/2025

Our 2nd Year Hospitality and Tourism Management students are currently attending a Food and Beverage Services seminar, where they are benchmarking the best practices of JPark Island Resort and Waterpark in Cebu City.

27/11/2025

Father Saturnino Urios University at Mactan Shrine