European Federation of
Food Science and Technology
 

What is EFFoST?

The European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) is a non-profit association, with 80 societies in 21 European countries affiliated to it. EFFoST has become a focus for European cooperation among food scientists, engineers, technologists and business in food and food-related areas.

 

EFFoST aims to:

  1. develop closer contact between food producers and distributors, universities and research institutes
  2. enhance rapid technology transfer from ideas/research into indstrial applications to improve European competitiveness
  3. promote continuing professional development and educational excellence within food science and technology
  4. harmonise food legislation and enforcement programmes throughout Europe
  5. maintain a collaborative network of (research) organisations within the European food industry aimed at cooperation and 'knowledge sharing'

 

The activities of EFFoST are co-ordinated by an Executive Committee and a General Assembly with members drawn from industry, academia and government. Members of the General Assembly are primarily delegates appointed by the national bodies adhering to EFFoST, providing democratic control of the EFFoST policy.Its Secretariat executes and supports the decisions reached by the Executive Committee and General Assembly. The secretariat is currently suppored by and located at Wageningen University in Wageningen, The Netherlands. EFFoST has developed publications, and organises events on topical issues of industrial relevance, including legislation and its enforcement.EFFoST is the regional grouping of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFOST), an umbrella body providing contact to organisations and colleagues throughout the world.

 

EFFoST proudly announces the First European Food Congress :

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