A one-day Food Gala was successfully organized on the occasion of World Food Day at the University Community College, Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), under the patronage and guidance of Principal Professor Dr. Shehzad Ali Shahid Chattha. The event was organized through the dedicated efforts of Haroon Fatyana, Principal Organizer, in collaboration with the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Directorate of Industrial Linkages.

The primary objectives of the event were to raise nutritional awareness among students, promote the development of innovative food products, foster creativity, encourage entrepreneurial trends, and strengthen linkages between academia and industry.

Students enthusiastically participated in the Food Gala and showcased their innovative, creative, and value-added food products at various stalls. The event also featured food innovation, poster-making, and cultural competitions, highlighting students’ abilities, innovative thinking, and practical skills.

The event was attended by Professor Dr. Farhat Jabeen, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences; Professor Dr. Farhan Saeed, Chairman, Department of Food Science; Professor Dr. Shehzad Ali Shahid Chattha, Principal, University Community College; Professor Dr. Imran Pasha, Dean, Faculty of Food Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad; and Professor Dr. Umair Arshad, Director, Industrial Linkages, along with distinguished faculty members, experts, and students.

The guests visited various food stalls and evaluated the products prepared by the students. Professor Dr. Imran Pasha appreciated the students’ creative efforts and value-added products. Professor Dr. Farhat Jabeen welcomed the collaborative academic activities, while Professor Dr. Umair Arshad guided students on product commercialization, market access, and the development of industrial linkages.

Organized under the patronage of Principal Professor Dr. Shehzad Ali Shahid Chattha, the event reflected the institution’s commitment to providing students with effective opportunities for practical learning, creative expression, entrepreneurial thinking, and professional development alongside their academic education. Under his guidance, such activities play a significant role in enhancing students’ abilities and preparing them to meet future business and industrial challenges.

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Hussain and Muhammad Danish Raza served as judges for the food product competitions. At the conclusion of the event, prizes, certificates, and shields were distributed among the students who demonstrated outstanding performance.

The success of the event was the result of the collective cooperation, dedication, and excellent teamwork of the faculty, organizers, and students. The Food Gala provided an effective platform for students to showcase their creativity, exhibit innovative food products, identify entrepreneurial opportunities, and gain a better understanding of industry linkages.

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