A selected compilation of writings by IUFoST organization supporters, Global Themes in Food Science and Technology were those identified as representing the most important and relevant subjects facing food scientists and technologists today. Chosen by an international editorial board, these subjects offer insights into current research and developments and were selected to stimulate additional interest and work in these key areas. The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) is a country-membership organization is the sole global food science and technology organization. It is a voluntary, non-profit association of national food science organizations linking the world's best food scientists and technologists. The goals of their work include the international exchange of scientific and technical information, support of international food science and technology progress, the stimulation of appropriate education and training in these areas, and the fostering of professionalism and professional organization within the food science and technology community.
Global Issues in Food Science and Technology is a carefully selected collection of writings on topics important to todays food scientists and technologists. Organized into four sections - Contemporary Topics, Consumer Trends, Food Safety, and Nanotechnology in Food Applications these twenty-four chapters represent the leading developments in the field. Including chapters based on key presentations from the IUFoST World Congress in Nantes, this book presents core themes and subjects that will impact the future of food science.
Key Features:
*Important information on advances and trends in core topic areas
*Expert international authors provide global viewpoints
*Insights into challenges as well as potential solutions
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) serves to link the world's top food scientists and technologists together as one scientific body. The 13th IUFoST World Congress was held in Nantes, France where more than a thousand delegates representing 72 countries attended plenary and scientific lectures, workshops, technical sessions and oral, and poster presentations on issues of global importance to those in the field. The theme of the congress was "Food is Life." The papers in this book reflect that theme and overarching focus and are important reading for anyone interested in the advancements in these areas.
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Global Issues in Food Science and Technology is a carefully selected collection of writings on topics important to todays food scientists and technologists. Organized into four sections - Contemporary Topics, Consumer Trends, Food Safety, and Nanotechnology in Food Applications these twenty-four chapters represent the leading developments in the field. Including chapters based on key presentations from the IUFoST World Congress in Nantes, this book presents core themes and subjects that will impact the future of food science.
Key Features:
*Important information on advances and trends in core topic areas
*Expert international authors provide global viewpoints
*Insights into challenges as well as potential solutions
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) serves to link the world's top food scientists and technologists together as one scientific body. The 13th IUFoST World Congress was held in Nantes, France where more than a thousand delegates representing 72 countries attended plenary and scientific lectures, workshops, technical sessions and oral, and poster presentations on issues of global importance to those in the field. The theme of the congress was "Food is Life." The papers in this book reflect that theme and overarching focus and are important reading for anyone interested in the advancements in these areas.
