39th EFFoST International Conference 2025 - “Fostering the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems: Embracing Novelty and Overcoming Challenges”

The 39th EFFoST International Conference 2025 “Fostering the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems: Embracing Novelty and Overcoming Challenges” will be hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Escola Superior de Biotecnologia and supported by an independent scientific committee. The conference will take place in Porto, Portugal, from November 17 to 19, 2025.
 
Achieving food systems transformation is essential to safeguard both human and planetary health. Addressing this challenge demands innovative solutions and collaboration across the food sector. EFFoST2025 brings together experts to explore novel food sources, greener processing and packaging technologies, and the digital transformation of food systems. Together, we aim to advance knowledge, foster sustainable practices, and empower consumers to make choices that contribute to a resilient and healthy food future.

Each year the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) organises this prestigious academic food science and technology conference. Join world-renowned  researchers, scientists, policy makers, professionals and students from multi-disciplinary food-related fields to share the latest developments and create new partnerships.

The conference topics will be clustered by the following three main conference sub-themes:
  
Exploring Novel and Alternative Food Sources for the Future 

• Identifying new sources for essential nutrients in foods 
• Sustainable diets with high nutrition and consumer appeal 
• Development of novel ingredients for emerging food trends 
• Exploring consumer packaged goods (CPG) food innovations 

 
Sustainable Food Processing and Packaging Innovations 

• Making food processing technologies greener 
• Industrial adoption of eco-friendly processing techniques 
• Innovative, intelligent, and bio-based packaging solutions 
• Recycling and reducing plastic in food packaging systems 

 
Digital Transition/Big Data towards Food Systems Transformation 

• AI and blockchain for traceable, resilient food supply chains 
• Foodomics and digital solutions transforming food systems  
• Climate impact on food safety and solutions for waste reduction 
• Eco-friendly food production with water and energy re-use 

 
Make sure to block 17-19 November 2025 in your calendar, to join world-renowned researchers, scientists, policymakers, professionals and students from multidisciplinary food-related fields to share the latest developments and create new partnerships. 
 
Dates for abstract submissions and early registration will be announced soon. In the meantime, visit the EFFoST International Conference homepage more for information.