The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), a global food science and technology organisation, claims to have identified agro-based economic development in Africa as a focus of its core activities.
IUFoST's members, who represent national organisations from Africa and around the world, are working to develop, foster and cultivate food science and technology at all levels within Africa.
IUFoST, in conjunction with its regional organisation, the Eastern, Central and Southern African Food Science Associations (ECSAAFoST), held a one-day symposium on 20 July 2002 on food safety and quality management in Africa.
Food Scientists representing the IUFoST Governing Council from Korea, Brazil, UK, USA, Germany, South Africa, France and Australia joined colleagues from African countries to discuss a wide range of food safety and quality management issues.
Topics under review included: new trends in food science and technology and their possible impact on developing countries; international food laws; the safe manufacturing of blended food ingredients; and enzymes in carbohydrate engineering.
Information about the symposium can be obtained at secretariat@iufost.org