SAAFoST’s 26th Biennial Congress 2025

On behalf of the scientific programme committee, we are delighted to welcome you to the 26^th Biennial SAAFoST Congress from 25^th – 27^th August 2025. The Congress will be in-person only and will take place at CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa.

The theme for the SAAFoST Congress is “Unlocking Potential: Integrating Science and Innovation for a Brighter Food Future” and will form the focus to tie together all the supporting and crucial aspects of Food Science and Technology.

Congress Themes:

• Sustainable Food Production Practices
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Nutritional Innovation
• Climate Resilience in Food Systems
• Technological Innovations in Food Processing
• Food Waste Reduction Strategies
• Food Security and Policy Development
• Cultural and Indigenous Food Practices
• Alternative Proteins and Sustainable Diets
• Digital Transformation in Food Manufacturing

Early Bird Registration and Abstract Submission are now open!
For more information please contact Lea Patience / Janine Koeries or visit the SAAFoST2025 homepage.