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NIFST PRESS RELEASE ON FAKE, ADULTERATED, AND COUNTERFEIT FOODS AND BEVERAGES

The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) is the sole registered non-profit organization representing food professionals across academia, industry, government, and research institutes in Nigeria. Committed to our vision of providing abundant...

Nigerian university professor sends a clear message on World Food Safety Day

On World Food Safety Day in particular, people are often reminded that if food is not safe, it is not food. In her address to the annual World Food Safety Day workshop at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, Professor Folake Henshaw went...

HONOUR TO A WORTHY AMBASSADOR

The President and Chairman- in-Council of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and (NIFST) on behalf of the EXCO and the entire members of NIFST, hereby rejoice and felicitate with our former President, Prof Lateef Sanni on his investiture as a FELLOW of the...

NIFST CONGRATULATE AND REJOICE WITH THE JOHN COUMANTAROS FAMILY AND FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC

NIFST President & Chairman- in-Council, Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe, Elders, Fellows and esteemed members of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) rejoice with the family of Mr. John Coumantaros, Chairman of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, who will...

How to Ace the Quality Managers Interview Questions – PART 1

11 points to Note You can be tested in each of these areas during the interview. You need to have a project you have championed, owned or have been involved in one as a team member that saved cost, improved your process or an initiative novel to the company don't go...

PRODUCTION OF CARBONATED SOFT DRINK – IN LAYMAN’S LANGUAGE

I will start by highlighting the contents of a typical bottle and the percentage occupied by each one of them.1. Water 85%2. Sugar + Flavours and preservatives 9 – 13%3. Carbon Dioxide 2 – 5% Water Obviously, we are dealing with a large quantity of water, and as such...

Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

Location: Nationwide Programme Summary This scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria's commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Nigerian...

FrieslandCampina WAMCO signs diary production deal in Nigeria

FrieslandCampina WAMCO has signed a partnership agreement in Nigeria with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). The aim of the collaboration is to sustainably transform the dairy sector in the country and develop key infrastructures required for a...

Nutritious Food Fair powered by Harvest Plus; GAIN and others

Nutritious Food Fair powered by Harvest Plus; GAIN and others held at Landmark event Centre Victoria Island Lagos, from 7th-9th November 2018. Nigeria Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFST) was a registered participant at the event. Some networking...
Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

Location: Nationwide Programme Summary This scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria's commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Nigerian...

FrieslandCampina WAMCO signs diary production deal in Nigeria

FrieslandCampina WAMCO signs diary production deal in Nigeria

FrieslandCampina WAMCO has signed a partnership agreement in Nigeria with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). The aim of the collaboration is to sustainably transform the dairy sector in the country and develop key infrastructures required for a...

Nutritious Food Fair powered by Harvest Plus; GAIN and others

Nutritious Food Fair powered by Harvest Plus; GAIN and others

Nutritious Food Fair powered by Harvest Plus; GAIN and others held at Landmark event Centre Victoria Island Lagos, from 7th-9th November 2018. Nigeria Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFST) was a registered participant at the event. Some networking...

GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY (GFSS) NIGERIA COUNTRY PLAN

GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY (GFSS) NIGERIA COUNTRY PLAN

The GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY (GFSS) NIGERIA COUNTRY PLAN will be launched on 27th November 2018 in Abuja. FACAN is one of the strategic partners working with USAID. It is a one day programme which will also feature exhibition. Tables will be provided free for...

Nigerians in diaspora exhibited excellence at IUFoST 2018

Nigerians in diaspora exhibited excellence at IUFoST 2018

Four Nigerians, Dolapo Oladiran, University of Pretoria, South Africa second from left and Feyisola Ajayi received award of excellence for their Oral Presentation. Dr. Eniola Oni and Prof. J.O. Abu, 2nd V.P. of NIFST also received award of recognition for their...