IFST Spring Conference 2013 - Securing the Future Supply of Food: Challenges and Opportunities

The Institute of Food Science and Technology ‘s 2013 Spring conference, being held jointly with the Institute of Food Research will take place on 17-18 April 2013 in Norwich.

Marks and Spencer is the prime sponsor for the conference, which will highlight some of the key agricultural challenges facing the food chain and explore the most up-to-date food science and technology thinking to determine solutions.

The Programme will include:

Sustainable production: the foundation of secure food supply by Professor Ian Crute, Chief Scientist, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

Preventing waste from farm to fork, Andy Dawe, Head of Food and Drink, WRAP

The positive impact on the food chain of a high standard of animal welfare, Professor Harry Blokhuis, Dept of Animal Environment and Health Section Ethiology and Animal Welfare.

Aside from the programme, there will be a poster competition for post-graduate students. For undergraduates, the Ralph Blanchfield award will cover the cost of attendance for one lucky student. The winner and runner-ups will also receive free IFST membership for a year.

Visit the IFST website to see more of the programme and for details on registration at www.ifst.org