5th Food Chemistry Conference “Fostering Cross-disciplinary Research to Advance Global Food Systems
8-11 November 2027 | Guangzhou, China

Reshaping Global Food Systems
We are delighted to announce that the 5th Food Chemistry Conference “Fostering Cross-disciplinary Research to Advance Global Food Systems” will take place from 8-11 November 2027 in Guangzhou, the "Culinary Capital of China” with a vibrant and diverse food culture. Please save the date!
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We are delighted to announce that the 5th Food Chemistry Conference “Fostering Cross-disciplinary Research to Advance Global Food Systems” will take place from 8-11 November 2027 in Guangzhou, the "Culinary Capital of China” with a vibrant and diverse food culture. Please save the date!
Food Chemistry is the leading journal in its field, publishing and disseminating important research at the heart of food science literature. The 2027 conference will bring together global food professionals, including journal editors, board members, authors, reviewers, academics, government agencies, R&D specialists, equipment/service suppliers and policymakers. To foster an environment of collaboration, the conference encourages knowledge sharing, and the establishment of vibrant partnerships that bridge fundamental research and practical applications.
The conference program will include keynote and plenary talks from renowned speakers as well as parallel oral sessions with invited or short talks, and poster sessions. These presentations provide insights into how chemistry underpins new developments across the food, agriculture, nutrition and health sectors. The program will also feature health-oriented food research involving multiple interlinked disciplines to integrate food chemistry knowledge with innovative processing/analysis technologies, circular bioeconomy principles, and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, multi-omics, and big data analytics. The breadth of the scientific agenda underscores how food chemistry is evolving into a more integrated, systems-oriented discipline.
By attending this landmark event, you can acknowledge past achievements and help shape tomorrow’s food chemistry research and its impact on food quality, safety, nutrition and health. You cannot miss this event in 2027!
Conference topics
Nutrients, Bioactives and Emerging Components
Innovative Processing and Sustainable Valorisation
Chemistry/Biochemistry Behind Biomanufacturing Innovations for Tomorrow’s Sustainable &
Emerging Research on Foods for Human Health and Well-being
Methods & Technologies for Food Safety, Quality, Function, and Risk Monitoring
Big Data, Omics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation in Food R&D
Conference deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: 21 May 2026
Author Notification Deadline: 16 July 2027
Author Registration Deadline: 13 August 2027
Early bird Registration Deadline: 13 August 2027
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Conference history
3rd Food Chemistry Conference - Shaping a Healthy and Sustainable Food Chain through Knowledge
10 - 12 October 2023 | Hilton Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Topics:
Insights into components in foods
This theme covers nutrients, bioactive compounds, allergens, flavour/taste/aroma profiles in foods (including novel food ingredients), considering sensory aspects, consumer perception, authenticity and traceability, and microbial biotechnological approaches aiming to improve food safety or potential health benefits.
New, rapid, or green methods for food chemistry
This theme includes analysis of components in foods or novel ingredients using new and/ or rapid method or innovative applications; metrology for food analysis; methods for determining roles of foods and/or food components in human health using omic technologies and/or system biology.
Effects of processing on food chemistry including novel delivery systems and packaging
This theme includes the impact of novel processing, delivery and packaging approaches including food matrix reformulation and food coatings on food quality and safety, stability and bioavailability of nutrients and bioactives, and prevention of zoonosis.
Valorisation of food co-products
This theme includes approaches for reducing food waste and exploitation of food waste/ co-products or under-utilised biomaterials leading to improved sustainability of food chain(s).
Food chemistry: Fate in food foods and humans
This topic includes studies involving information technologies, in vitro/in vivo experimental and mathematical/computational models, and risk assessment and communication of food components, as related to metabolism in humans, residues in food products, toxicology, modelling and simulation.
Poster topics
New and rapid analysis and/ or detection methods including molecular pathways - this would include elaboration of bioactives in foods, composition and behaviour in foods, and uptake in model systems or humans after consumption
Effects of novel/green processing and environmental conditions on foods and food compounds
Valorisation of food co-products and minimising losses and waste in food production
Material science including innovative edible films, coatings, and dynamic packaging of foods
Information technologies, modelling systems, and computation methods - this includes modelling bioactives in foods/ compounds and their impact on human health
Labelling, authenticity and traceability
Components in foods - this includes nutrients, bioactives including protein, allergens, contaminants, and toxicants
Food safety and sustainable food systems
Novel nano-/micro-delivery systems and food structures/systems
Food omics - methods and outcomes in foods or humans
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2nd Food Chemistry Conference - Shaping the Future of Food Quality, Health and Safety
17 – 19 September 2019 | Melia Seville Hotel, Seville, Spain
Topics:
Analytical Chemistry
Bioactive compounds
Chemical reactions in foods
Food Structure and Food Quality
Food Authentication and Traceability
Data analysis in Food Science
Food Safety
Nutrition
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First Food Chemistry Conference - Shaping the Future of Food Quality, Health and Safety
30 October - 1 November 2016 | NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Topics:
Emerging non-nutrient bioactives in food - chemistry, analysis, function and health
Chemical reactions in foods: mechanisms, kinetics and impact on quality and health
Food structure, food quality and health including novel digestibility, processing technologies,
Nanotechnology and food packaging
Risk/benefits evaluation of food components
Food authenticity and integrity
Novel and rapid methods for food quality, integrity, and safety
Future research needs and funding opportunities
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