Yogyakarta, 26 November 2025 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held another guest lecture to enhance students’ competencies in understanding the application of postharvest engineering in the industrial sector. The event was conducted online and featured Eka Marta Fransisca, S.T.P., widely known as Bu Sisca, Sub Department Head of PPIC and SDI at PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGF).
The session began with an introduction to PT GGF, including its vision, mission, main products, and farmer empowerment programs designed to improve welfare and support supply chain sustainability. As a large-scale horticultural company, PT GGF produces several flagship commodities such as pineapples, bananas, guavas, and various other horticultural products marketed both nationally and internationally.
During her presentation, Bu Sisca shared her professional experiences working in the horticultural industry. She highlighted the importance of understanding the physical characteristics of commodities, their behavior at harvest, handling techniques for commercialization, and the unique traits that influence their susceptibility to diseases or need for special treatment.
Bu Sisca also emphasized the importance of strict monitoring of critical points in the postharvest handling chain. Each stage—starting from harvesting, washing, drying, quality and shape sorting, packaging, transportation, storage, to distribution—must follow technical standards to ensure the quality and safety of horticultural products delivered to consumers.
As part of its commitment to maintaining the trust of both domestic and international consumers, PT GGF implements various global food safety certifications. These certifications ensure that every product marketed meets high quality and safety standards.
Through this guest lecture, students gained practical insights into how postharvest technology and management are professionally applied in the industry while understanding the essential competencies needed to produce safe, high-quality, and competitive horticultural products.
