Call for Articles: Food Forum Magazine.

Are you an academic researcher, industry professional, entrepreneur, or student looking to publish your insights? Food Forum Magazine – the magazine publication of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), is currently accepting submissions for our upcoming edition!

This year’s edition centers on our core theme: “From Lab to Market: Transforming Food Research into Enterprise through Innovation and Commercialization for Sustainable Development.”

Whether you want to write a technical feature, an industry analysis, a career guide, or a startup spotlight, explore the topics below, find what inspires you, and start writing!

Pitch Your Topic: What You Can Write On

1. Core Feature Stories: Commercialization & SME Growth
From Lab to Market: Key strategies, frameworks, and case studies on turning university lab research into commercial food enterprises.
Circular & Bio-Economy: Waste-to-wealth innovations, carbon credits, bio-packaging, and biogas applications in food manufacturing.
AI & Smart Factories: How automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are shaping modern food processing and the future workforce.
Nigeria’s Future Foods: Spotlighting indigenous grains, biofortified crops, plant proteins, and functional foods driving local nutrition.

2. Food Safety, Standards & Sustainable Processing
Food Safety 2030: Tackling emerging biological/chemical hazards, digital traceability, rapid testing methods, and street food safety initiatives.
Eco-Processing & Green Power: Energy-efficient food production, climate-resilient manufacturing techniques, and sustainable plant designs.
Preservation & Next-Gen Packaging: Eco-materials, modified atmosphere packaging, shelf-life extension techniques, and smart labeling.

3. Policy, Regulatory & Economic Analysis
Regulatory Watch & Trade Positioning: Compliance strategies for NAFDAC and SON standards, Codex updates, and expanding market reach under AfCFTA.
State of the Food Industry: Macro-economic reviews, food inflation dynamics, import/export data, and growth projections across the food sector.

4. Innovation Spotlights & Special Features
Young Innovators & Student Corner: Showcasing youth-led agritech solutions, campus innovations, outstanding student projects, and career development tips.
Women in Food Tech: Celebrating female academic leaders, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs transforming the food landscape.
Startup Profiles & CEO Insights: In-depth coverage of emerging food startups, business models, proprietary tech, and leadership interviews.

Special Reference Inserts & Pull-Outs
We are also accepting structured reference materials, checklists, and ecosystem blueprints, including:
Step-by-step regulatory compliance & export readiness checklists.
Directories of accredited food testing laboratories, equipment suppliers, and innovation hubs.
Investor guides and funding channels for food startups.

Submission & Contact Information
Choose a topic from the list above that aligns with your expertise and draft your article.
Format: Articles, research summaries, opinion pieces, or industry guides.
Audience: Food industry professionals, researchers, regulatory authorities, entrepreneurs, and students.
Have a unique idea or need guidance structuring your draft? Contact the Food Forum Magazine editorial team today to discuss your pitch!
Send your submission to [email protected]