News and events

25/06/2025

Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet, and variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Eat plenty every day. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.

Food safety gaps and lifestyle factors linked to rising colorectal cancer in young adults

16/06/2025

Colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer worldwide, has increased sharply in younger adults over the past three decades. While genetic conditions like Lynch syndrome account for 10 to 20 percent of early-onset cases, researchers increasingly point to diet, foodborne pathogens, obesity and inactivity as contributors, according to studies in The Lancet Oncology and NPJ Precision Oncology.

Making plant-based food tastier and more nutritious

10/06/2025

The flavor of some plant-based dairy alternatives may not always appeal to consumers, and nutritional profiles can fall short of animal-based equivalents. Now, a new scientific review explores how fermentation with lactic acid bacteria may help address these challenges.

Disaster-Preparedness Food: A Sustainable Solution to Natural Disasters and Climate Change

04/06/2025

The development and promotion of disaster-preparedness food are essential steps in today’s volatile world. These products represent not only immediate solutions for disaster resilience but also vital components of national food safety strategies, risk prevention, and community protection.

Food fraud in the supply chain

27/05/2025

Food fraud refers to the intentional act of deceiving consumers or parties within the supply chain for economic gain. These actions include substitution, mixing, counterfeiting labels, or providing misleading information about products. Some acts are classified under "Economically Motivated Adulteration" (EMA), where the product is altered to increase its apparent value or reduce production costs.

The effects of exercise, meditation, and natural compounds on the body’s detoxification function – a fundamental survival mechanism

20/05/2025

Among the supplementary methods used to protect and promote human health; practices such as meditation, breathing techniques, physical exercise, or the utilization of natural compounds are among the most widely adopted strategies

Dr. Vu Thi Kim Oanh and the Journey of Connecting Vietnamese Agricultural Products with the World

14/05/2025

In the era of globalization and integration today, bringing Vietnamese agricultural products to the world is not only a challenge but also a significant opportunity to enhance the value and brand of domestic agricultural products. However, there are increasingly strict requirements regarding the quality of agricultural products, especially in terms of food safety and hygiene. The application of science and technology in the production of export agricultural products to ensure high quality, food safety, and minimal environmental impact has become a crucial factor in improving the value and competitiveness of Vietnamese products in the international market.

Tools for Pathogen Detection: Introduction to Aptamers and SELEX

12/05/2025

In the exchange program between the University of Camerino (Italy) and the Vietnam National University of Agriculture within the framework of the Erasmus KA171 Project (Project code: 2022-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000073309), a scientific seminar titled "Pathogen Detection Tools: Introduction to Aptamer and SELEX" was scheduled for the morning of May 12, 2025. The event was organized by the "Microorganisms and Food Safety" research group at the Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA).

Savor Launches Butter Made ‘From Thin Air’

05/05/2025

Over the past year, Savor has quietly collaborated with select restaurants and bakeries in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, who are incorporating the company’s butter into their culinary creations. The company says it’s also in discussions with “multinational consumer packaged goods companies, whose R&D teams are working on ingredient innovation projects that can leverage Savor's unique ability to create customizable fats and oils.”

Antimicrobial Resistance in Food: A Growing Global Concern and the Current Situation in Vietnam

02/05/2025

The increasing resistance of bacteria to antimicrobial drugs has become a critical global food safety issue. Every year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) leads to approximately 700,000 deaths worldwide, and if no urgent action is taken, this number could surge to 10 million annually by 2050. Resistant bacteria are now widespread in food sources, and if not controlled, they threaten both public health and global food security.

LC-MS/MS training and consultation on applications in food analysis

29/04/2025

On April 26, 2025, at the Laboratory of the Center for Food science and Technology - Center for Research Excellence and Innovation, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) organized a training and consultation session on the operation and application of the LC-MS/MS system for lecturers, researchers, students.

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