NIFST @50 Get Ready!
Have you ever wondered how manufacturers recall products when there's a risk of damage, disease outbreak, or adulteration? That's where traceability systems come into play, and I will explain how they work using a simple illustration. Traceability helps in tracking...
This week's subject of discussion "Meat types and their associated health concerns across age groups", generated opinions on various meat types; and their 'pros' and 'cons' associated with health effects across different age groups. The discussion focused on different...
This Week on Food Matters. This week's subject of discussion generated opinions on identifying factors affecting food production and security. Highlighted points are as follows: Government Roles Identified: • Addressing insecurity issues like clashes between farmers...
The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Lagos Chapter emerged the winner of the "Most Innovative and Active Professional Body in Nigeria" award at the Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards ceremony held on Sunday, 29th October 2023 at the renowned Lagos Airport...
OVERVIEW Over the years, so much emphasis has been placed on packaged foods certified by government regulatory bodies and so much neglect on street foods which is more patronized than packaged foods. This became a great concern for NIFST as the processing and handling...