General News

ADESINA TAKES THE AFDB BARTON

Nigeria’s Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been sworn in as the 8th President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) today. An advocate for the unlocking of Africa’s wealth to enrich her people, Dr. Adesina, assumes office...

VACANCY: A Call for Food Process Engineers

Dear All, The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) needs Food Process Engineers to be part of a work group in designing a proposed Food plant in Nigeria/Africa.  Interested candidates should kindly forward their CV to nifstsecretariat@yahoo.com...

IRRIGATION FARMING: 40,000 YOUTHS IN YOBE TO ENGAGE IN SCHEME

Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State has said that he will set up a new irrigation scheme which will engage up to 40, 000 youths across the State as part of his effort to empower youths for self-reliance. A statement from the office of the Director of Press to the...

FARMERS RECEIVE 4,000 ORANGE-FLESHED SWEET POTATO VINES IN NIGER, OSUN

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has presented 4,000 high yielding Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) vines and pumping machines to members of the Potato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (POGPMAN), Niger and Osun ...

Dr Aaron T. Dossey of All Things Bugs LLC!…………..A Must Read ………..!!

In this month’s edition of our Insectpreneur Series we have another great interview lined up with Dr Aaron T. Dossey of All Things Bugs LLC! Dr. Dossey and his team are creating some of the highest quality Finely Milled Whole Cricket Powder in the industry, and at a...

Institute seeks overhaul of National Nutrition Policy

The National Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) on Monday urged the Federal Government to revisit the National Nutrition Policy, especially malnutrition and micro nutrient fortification. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the appeal is...

STIMULATING INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IDEAS AND SYSTEMS TO DRIVE FOOD SECURITY

A major challenge to the on-going global campaign to drive food security is the loss of perishable food produce due to wastage and spoilage. The issue of perishable food loss is a visible reality across major food markets in the country, such as the Mile 12 market in...

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – GEMS4 LAUNCHES £3.5 MILLION FUNDING WINDOW FOR PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

Charged with the objective to catalyse private sector investment in innovative, commercially viable, and inclusive business models that result in improved performance, job creation and improved income opportunities for poor men and women engaged in the Wholesale and...

NIFSTers AT THE IFT CONVENTION, 2015

NIFSTers attending the IFT15 Convention in Chicago. For professionals involved in food science and technology, this is the single most important trade show of the year. That’s why two out of every three people who attend are repeat attendees. They know from personal...
IFT ANNUAL MEETING 2016 – PLAN TO JOIN US

IFT ANNUAL MEETING 2016 – PLAN TO JOIN US

Jan 29, 2016

Now is the time to begin making plans to join us for IFT16. Add us to your calendar, include us in your professional development or business development budget, and get ready to discover the industry's best science, most innovative strategies, and newest solutions to...

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (W.H.O)

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (W.H.O)

Jan 14, 2016

WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases" launched on 3 December 2015. Find the report here: http://www.who.int/…/publi…/foodborne_disease/fergreport/en/ This is the most comprehensive report to date estimating the global burden of foodborne diseases...

IUFoST- Welcome to 2016

IUFoST- Welcome to 2016

Jan 14, 2016

Welcome to 2016 - declared the International Year of Pulses by the 69th UN General Assembly. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will facilitate its implementation in collaboration with diverse stakeholders to heighten public awareness of...

IUFoST- 2016 World Food Congress Student competitions: –

IUFoST- 2016 World Food Congress Student competitions: –

Jan 14, 2016

Happy Food Science Students Fighting Hunger - Global Student New Product Development competition award recipients at the 2014 World Congress of Food Science and Technology. Put yourself in the picture for the 2016 competition - the deadline for submission of a letter...