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Practical Food Safety Management: Japanese Experience, JFS Standards and Vietnam’s Needs

06/11/2026

On 2 November 2026, the Research Group on Green Food Technology and Sustainable Development, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), in collaboration with the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM), organised the scientific seminar “Practical Food Safety Management”. The presentations focused on the prevention of foreign material contamination and JFS Standards, JFS certification services in Vietnam, and the need for food safety human resource training.

Vietnam National University of Agriculture Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan Food Safety Management Association

05/11/2026

On 2 November 2026, the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) and the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation. Having grown out of the training courses of the ASEAN–MAFF–HRD Project, the relationship between the two parties is now entering a new phase, focusing on food safety human resource development in Vietnam and ASEAN, strengthening academia–industry linkages and supporting the adoption of JFS Standards.

Polyphenol–Protein Interactions in Food System

05/11/2026

Proteins and polyphenols can form complexes through two main types of interactions: non-covalent and covalent interactions. Non-covalent interactions include hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, electrostatic interactions, and van der Waals forces (Figure 1). These interactions are generally reversible and depend on protein structure, the chemical characteristics of polyphenols, and environmental conditions. Although they do not form stable chemical bonds like covalent bonds, they play an important role in protein–polyphenol complex formation and can alter protein properties in food systems.

Vietnam National University of Agriculture promotes sustainable life sciences collaboration through the Asea-Uninet Network

30/10/2026

From 27 to 29 October 2026, the Sustainable Life Sciences Network Workshop 2026 was held in Hanoi, jointly organised by Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria, and Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA).

Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, marks 12 years of ASEAN–Japan cooperation through the HRD project

21/10/2026

At the advisory committee meetings and scientific seminar held in Bali, Indonesia, from October 6 to 8, 2026, representatives of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FST) at Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) participated in the review of Phase 4 of the ASEAN–MAFF–HRD project. In 2026, two training courses hosted by the FST at VNUA attracted a total of 236 participant attendances from across Vietnam, highlighting the far-reaching impact of educational cooperation among Vietnam, ASEAN and Japan.

Connecting science with practice the contributions of the research group microbiology and food safety

05/10/2026

As Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) celebrates its 70th anniversary (1956-2026), the Research Group Microbiology and Food Safety, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, has made a notable academic contribution through its involvement in organizing two national conferences on food safety risk governance and management. More than scholarly forums, these events brought scientific knowledge into closer dialogue with regulatory authorities, businesses and food production practice.

Food Value Chain (FVC) Training Course 2026 Concludes: A Milestone Marking 12 Years of ASEAN – MAFF – HRD Cooperation between Japan and Vietnam National University of Agriculture

13/08/2026

From 3 to 7 August 2026, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), in cooperation with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the ASEAN Secretariat, organised the "Food Value Chain" (FVC) Training Course 2026, under the Project on Human Resource Development in Agriculture and Food through Cooperation with ASEAN Universities (the ASEAN – MAFF – HRD Project, Phase 4). This was also the final FVC training course held in Vietnam, marking the conclusion of a resilient 12-year partnership among Japanese, ASEAN, and VNUA counterparts.

Self-Heating Ready Meals

05/08/2026

Self-heating ready meals are pre-cooked, hermetically sealed food products integrated with a flameless heating system. When a user activates the heating pack with water, an exothermic reaction heats the food without the need for a stove.

3D food printing: The key to personalized nutrition and sustainable development in the future

27/07/2026

In the context of global food security being threatened by rapid population growth and climate change, 3D food printing (3DFP), also known as additive food manufacturing, is emerging as a breakthrough solution. Far beyond creating visually appealing shapes, this technology promises to revolutionize how we produce, consume, and recycle food.

Staphylococcus aureus in food and its risks to public health

29/06/2026

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness worldwide. Besides being present in the environment and animals, this bacterium naturally colonizes human skin and nasal mucosa. It is estimated that approximately one in four healthy individuals carry S. aureus without showing any signs of disease.

How is industry 4.0 transforming the food industry?

09/06/2026

The food industry is facing a wide range of challenges, including climate change, rapid population growth, food loss and waste, and increasing demands for food quality and safety. At the same time, food production must continue to expand to meet the nutritional needs of a growing global population. These challenges have created an urgent need for smarter, more efficient, and sustainable food systems.

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