Institute of Cryobiology and Food Technologies
Research and innovation in cryobiology, food technologies and biotechnology
News
Ceremony for the presentation of certificates for the academic positions of Associate Professor and Professor
As part of the programme of the international agricultural exhibition AGRA 2026, the Agricultural Academy held a ceremony…
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IKHT’s “Kolagenat” wins an award at the AGRA 2026 Innovation Competition
A new development of the Institute of Cryobiology and Food Technologies based on collagen-containing secondary raw materials and biologically…
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Scientists from the Agricultural Institute – Shumen and IKHT receive an innovative scientific product certificate for low-gluten biscuits
Scientists received an innovative scientific product certificate from the Standing Committee on Innovation and Technology at the Agricultural Academy…
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Announcements
02.06.2026 · State Gazette No. 50
Competition for the academic position of Professor
02.06.2026 · State Gazette No. 50
Competition for the academic position of Associate Professor
02.06.2026 · State Gazette No. 50
Competition for the academic position of Chief Assistant Professor
Research
Department of Cryobiology and Biologically Active Substances
Research on cryobiological processes, freeze-drying, and the production and application of biologically active substances.
Department of Food Technologies
Development of innovative technologies, recipes and products for healthy, safe and functional nutrition.
Research projects and developments
Research and projects aimed at creating innovative products, technologies and biologically active substances.
Products and services
Products
Development and production of freeze-dried products and high value-added foods, including functional foods and products with biologically active components.
Services
Research and analytical services, development and optimisation of technologies, freeze-drying of products and consultancy on food and biologically active products.
Doctoral programme
The Institute of Cryobiology and Food Technologies at the Agricultural Academy holds programme accreditation for PhD training in the scientific specialty Technology of Biologically Active Substances (incl. enzymes, hormones, proteins), professional field 5.12 Food Technologies, area of higher education 5. Technical Sciences.
Certified quality management system ISO 9001:2015
About the Institute
The Institute of Cryobiology and Food Technologies at the Agricultural Academy carries out research and applied work in cryobiology, food technologies and biotechnology.
Its research focuses on creating and improving innovative technologies, products and methods for obtaining and preserving biologically active substances, healthy foods and foods with enhanced functional value.
The Institute combines fundamental research with practical applicability and takes an active part in research projects, developments and the training of PhD students.
