Puttur St Philomena College Students Discover Business Opportunities in Food

Puttur, October 13, 2026: Students of St Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, explored business opportunities in the food and hospitality sector through Foodiepreneur -Taste the Future, an entrepreneurship programme held at SJM Hall on October 6.

Organised by the Department of Business Administration and Professional Studies in association with the Management Association, the programme aimed to encourage students to view food not just as a culinary experience but also as an opportunity for innovation, branding and entrepreneurship.

Initiative introduced students to the process of transforming a simple idea into a product, developing it into a brand and eventually building a successful business. Participants gained practical exposure to food preparation and presentation, customer preferences, marketing strategies and potential business opportunities in the food sector.

Students Encouraged to Become Job Creators

Presiding over the programme, college principal Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro encouraged students to look beyond conventional employment and consider becoming job creators by applying their knowledge and creativity. He observed that entrepreneurship initiatives could help students develop confidence, leadership qualities and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Chief guest V.J. Puneeth, president of Dakshina Kannada Mutual Benefit Nidhi Ltd. and managing partner of Hotel Vishwa Ranjini, Puttur, highlighted the diverse opportunities available to young people in the food and hospitality industries.

He encouraged students to make effective use of local resources, innovative ideas and quality products. Even a small initiative, he noted, could grow into a successful enterprise with the right approach.

Creativity Meets Business Thinking

Foodiepreneur programme provided a platform for students to demonstrate creativity, teamwork, communication skills and business thinking. By developing innovative food-based ideas, participants gained insights into customer appeal, market potential and the possibilities of launching their own ventures.

Program's theme, ‘Taste the Future’, emphasised the idea that food can serve as a starting point for entrepreneurial opportunities, encouraging students to think in terms of “one idea, one initiative, one enterprise”.

Prashanth Rai P. delivered the introductory remarks, while Prakruth G.K., president of the Management Association and a III BBA student, welcomed the guests. Bhavath B.L., a III BBA student, proposed the vote of thanks. Samruddhi Chouta, a II BBA (Business Analytics) student, compered the programme.

Dr Radhakrishna Gowda V., dean and head of the Department of Business Administration and Professional Studies, was present.

The initiative highlighted the role of experiential learning in helping students understand how creativity, product quality and market awareness can be translated into business opportunities.

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