Like most government agencies, the cluster is dedicated to:

1. assist the food industry particularly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on their technical requirements;
2. reasonable use of pilot plant, laboratory and other facilities by SMEs to maximize benefits and optimize utilization;
3. conduct short courses/trainings/seminars/ workshops on food processing for students, homemakers, and entrepreneurs;
4. conduct analytical services for students and SMEs;
5. develop food product and process development prototypes for SMEs.