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World of Food Science, published jointly IUFoST and its USA Adhering Body IFT, is intended for—and provides insight on—the global food industry and related fields. The purpose of World of Food Science is to inform the professional community of food scientists and technologists, and others worldwide who have interests in the promotion of a safe and sufficient food supply. Through timely news on business activities, regulatory measures, government policy updates, scientific advances, regional reports, product developments, consumer trends and international food science and technology events, the World of Food Science strives to keep its audiences abreast of advancements affecting this field. Latest issue:
World of Food Science - Vol 9
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This issue of The World of Food Science focuses on aspects of sensory assessment, new product development and consumer perceptions, areas of immense importance both for the food industry that produces consumer foods, and for consumers themselves. The basics of how to assess foods and beverages for sensory attributes, by choosing the most appropriate methods that are likely to provide results that have statistical significance, are skills that all developers of new or improved foods must have to remain competitive in a cut-throat world. New product development is a complex task that requires a mix of innovative thinking, good science, knowledge of consumer perceptions and thinking and a feel for commodity marketing …… and a success rate of perhaps one in ten. The pitfalls are enormous, and a timely reminder of what needs to be done, and why, is summarised here. Five papers outline the basics of what to do, and why, from authors with proven track records.
Also in this volume:
- Ever had difficulties opening a screw-capped container of food? Read Alaster Yoxall’s outline of recent research to overcome this problem.
- Food Security Update:Read the FAO’s policy statement on the role of agriculture in mitigating the effects of climate change in developing countries, and the paper by Walter Spiess and his colleagues on behalf of the IUFoST Food Security Task Force on the role of food scientists and technologists in helping to alleviate food insecurity.
- International Regulatory Update: John Lupien provides a critique of the most recent meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Additives.
Past Issues:
Volume 8, January 2010: Packaging
Volume 7, July 2009: Food Science and Technology Issues Around the Regions
Volume 6, March 2009: Food Security
Volume 5, October 2008: Global Developments in Food Standards and Regulations
Volume 4, July 2008: Food Nantechnology
Volume 3, February 2008
Volume 2, October 2007
Volume 1 July 2007: SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Monday, July 30, 2007: The World of Food Science - "REVAMPED JOURNAL ADDRESSES GLOBAL FOOD TOPICS." Please click here for a .pdf copy of this press release.
