International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition 2012 (ICFSN 2012)
Topics: Agricultural Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Keywords: Natural Products and Innovative Food Processing, Food Safety and Quality, Nutrition and Food Security, Food Anthropology and Gastronomy
Date: /2/3/4/ April 2012, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Asia
Web Site, Contact: icfsn2012@gmail.com, icfsn2012@ums.edu.my
Official Information:
Introduction
The International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition 2012 (ICFSN) with the theme “Traditional Resources: Scientific Approaches Towards Quality Foods” will serve as a valuable forum for international experts to share and discuss the latest research findings, research and market trends, and new insights into the scientific knowledge and practical know-how on a wide range of emerging topics in the field. The conference will provide opportunities for food scientists/technologists, nutritionists, dietitians, researchers, academia, food standards and legislation officials, enforcement agencies, food industry and food service establishments to present and exchange ideas and experiences as well as strengthen networking. The conference features a series of presentations and discussion comprising of plenary lectures and oral and poster presentations.
This international conference is jointly organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah, the Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT) and the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST).
Main Themes
The conference will focus on four main themes:
1. Natural Products and Innovative Food Processing
▪ Functional ingredients
▪ Food fermentation
▪ Emerging food processing techniques
2. Food Safety and Quality
▪ Food safety regulations and standards
▪ Halal food production
▪ Foodborne hazards
3. Nutrition and Food Security
▪ Malnutrition
▪ Food security
▪ Diet and cognition
4. Food Anthropology and Gastronomy
▪ Food marketing
▪ Food gastronomy
▪ Food culture, heritage and identity
Important Dates
Abstract submission 30 Nov 2011
Notification of acceptance 31 Dec 2011
Full paper submission 15 Feb 2012
Website
http://www.ums.edu.my/conferences/ICFSN
icfsn2012@gmail.com
icfsn2012@ums.edu.my
Telephone
+60 88 320000 ext 8714 (JS Lee)
