35th EFFoST International Conference 2021

The European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) facilitates knowledge and technology exchange among food professionals. EFFoST creates opportunities for food scientist, engineers, technologists, policymakers and businesses in food and food-related areas to connect and collaborate with the objective to enhance the uptake of new technologies and developments. By supporting the further development of food science and technology, EFFoST aims to advance the production of sustainable and healthy food for all in a changing world.

The 35th EFFoST International Conference: Healthy Individuals, Resilient Communities, and Global Food Security was hosted by Agroscope, Bühler Group, EPFL, ETH Zürich and Nestlé, and supported by an independent scientific committee.

Welcome & Opening Session held on 1 November 2021 – Hugo de Vries

The 35th EFFoST International Conference 2021 was a catalyst for collaboration between industry, academia and governments to address challenges in food and nutrition.

The Local Organising Committee with strong support from the Scientific Committee had prepared a very rich and diverse programme comprising of 11 plenary lectures, 3 panel discussions, more than 120 oral contributions in 23 parallel session and over 350 posters, along our themes:

  • Advancing Science for Shifting Consumer Trends,
  • Shaping Robust and Flexible Supply Chain & Manufacturing Setups,
  • Engineering Affordable and Sustainable Nutrition Solutions.
Welcome & Opening Session held on 1 November 2021 – Martin Vertterli