In line with the objectives of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology and the mission of the Department of Food Science and Technology, fourth‑level students from the department visited the Hadhramout Company for Flour Mills and Grain Silos in Al‑Mukalla on the morning of Sunday, 2 November 2025, accompanied by Dr. Ali Mohammed Baabad.
The visit was organized to provide students with practical exposure and to equip them with knowledge and insights into the full process of wheat milling, from reception to packaging. It also aimed to develop their practical skills in milling operations and grain products, including the production of various types of semolina, flour of different grades, and processes of flour fortification with essential nutrients such as iron salts and folates.
Students were also introduced to techniques used to enhance flour products for specialized bread production, including the use of specific additives and improvers. The visit further allowed them to observe processes such as the separation of wheat germ and bran, along with their various uses.
During the tour, students observed the final production stages, including automated packaging lines for fortified flour, bran, and semolina products. Packaging was carried out in bags of different weights according to the standards approved by the factory management and the Yemeni Standards and Metrology Organization, taking into account distribution requirements and consumer needs.
The students demonstrated strong engagement throughout the visit, receiving detailed explanations from the factory engineers, who responded thoroughly to their questions and inquiries.
At the conclusion of the visit, the team leader, Dr. Ali Baabad, along with the students, expressed their appreciation to the factory management and staff, wishing them continued success and hoping for further visits that would enhance students’ experience and develop their practical skills.
On the other hand, the Production Manager, Eng. Abdullah Bin Hamil and the Human Resources Manager, Mr. Mohammed Baees, expressed their appreciation for the visit and affirmed their willingness to provide further support for students in ways that contribute to community service and academic development.