Yes, you can pursue a career in food processing with an arts background. Some countries, like India, the US, Canada, and parts of Europe, offer programs in food processing or related fields that may accept students from non-science backgrounds. You may need to take some foundational courses in science or choose programs that combine business and food technology. It’s worth exploring interdisciplinary courses or looking into food management and marketing programs as alternatives.

hi ,

yes student who have passed from the arts stream in 12th std can go for the food processing courses .

the eligibility criteria for these courses may vary depending on different course level and type .

eligibility criteria

• Students must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board
• Students must have a minimum aggregate score in 10+2
• Students must have good spoken English skills.

here is the list of courses that you can go for ,

1. Diploma in food production - this can be persuaded after 12 th grade .
2. B.Voc in food processing - this can also be persuaded after 12th grade
3. M.voc in food processing - this can be persuaded after b.voc in food processing .
4. Diploma in bakery and confectionary - can be persuaded after 12th grade in any relevant discipline.

you can go for this stream in India also , here are the list of colleges that provide the diploma in food production -

1. institute of hotel management , catering technology and applied nutrition , Mumbai
2. mumbai college of hotel management and catering technology
3. ajeenkya DY Patil university , pune
4. ICAHM , mumbai
5. ICE college of hotel management and catering technology
6. IHMCT thiruvananthapuram
7. Dadasaheb mokashi college of food technology , pune

here is the list of colleges that provide the B.voc in food processing ,

1. maharashtra institute of technology
2. SNDT mumbai
3. padmashree institute of management and sciences , Bengaluru
4. rajiv gandhi south campus , BHU , UP
5. JSS college of arts commerce and science , mysuru
6. allahabad university
7. modern college of arts , science and commerce , pune

Career in food processing is achievable even with an arts background. Several countries offer educational pathways that don't strictly require a science degree. Here are some options to consider:

1. Italy - University of Gastronomic Sciences
2. France - Culinary Arts Programs
3. India - Diverse Culinary Programs
4. Germany - Certified Bread Sommelier Program