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16/09/2024

Training on “Foodborne Pathogen Control in Food Processing Premises”

06/09/2024

Controlling foodborne pathogens in food processing facilities is essential not only for safeguarding public health but also for bolstering Vietnam's food import and export activities. To provide a foundational understanding of foodborne pathogens caused by harmful microorganisms, and to explore effective strategies and best practices, the Microbiology and Food Safety Research Group, in collaboration with Malaysian experts, hosted a seminar on September 4, 2024, titled "Foodborne Pathogen Control in Food Processing Premises".

Workshop on One health and Food safety

26/08/2024

One Health is an integrated approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Food safety plays a crucial role within this framework, as the safety and quality of food have direct impacts on human health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Therefore, to enhance awareness and promote collaboration among scientists working in several fields related to food safety, the Research group on Microbiology and Food Safety organized an workshop titled "One Health and Food Safety" on August 23rd , 2024.

Degeneration of Cordyceps militaris Strains: The Role of the MAT Mating-Type Locus

26/08/2024

Cordyceps militaris, a highly valued medicinal mushroom, is known for its numerous health benefits. However, cultivation of this fungus faces a significant challenge: strain degeneration. This phenomenon leads to decreased yield and quality of the final product. Among the factors contributing to degeneration, the MAT (Mating-type) gene system is considered to play a critical role. This paper aims to analyze the role of the MAT system in the degeneration of Cordyceps militaris strains.

LUTEIN - Food industry processing

07/08/2024

Lutein form part of the xanthophyll family of carotenoids; it is usually found in flowers, grains, fruits and vegetables, such as spinach and kale. The lutein market is segmented into pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food, and animal and fish feed industries. Luitein principal application is to brighten the colors of poultry feathers and deepen the yellow of egg yolk.

Training and technical guidance on development and quality ensure of lotus and fish products in Siphandone - Laos

05/08/2024

In the face of increasing climate change, preserving ecosystems and ensuring food safety are major challenges. The Lao government and international organizations such as ADB and WWF have implemented strategies to protect the area and diversify the livelihoods of local people. From July 28 to August 3, 2024, the working group including Ass. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy and Dr. Vu Quynh Huong went on a business trip to connect and share the group's capabilities with Lao organizations in Siphandone. This area, known for its 4,000 islands, represents an important ecosystem of the Mekong River and the largest source of fish in Laos.

Renewable Energy for Food Processing

15/07/2024

Currently there are many countries in the world, including countries in the Mekong River region that are facing challenges related to climate change and its impact on food systems. Innovations to foster the resilience of the agriculture sector have been increasing for years, such as climate-smart agriculture (CSA). These climate-smart technologies can be practices, equipment, and methodologies that increase productivity, enhance resilience (adaptation), and reduce greenhouse gases (mitigation) where possible in agricultural and food processes.

Fostering collaboration between Japan and Vietnam by increasing food safety management capabilities

10/07/2024

One of the joint projects between Japan and ASEAN, the Human Resource Development Project in Agriculture and Food-Related Areas through Partnership with Universities in ASEAN Region (ASEAN – MAFF HRD Project) is funded by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries through the coordination of the ASEAN Economic Community Secretariat and focuses on implementing short-term training courses related to food.

Photodynamic treatment - A new method of food preservation

03/07/2024

Photodynamic inactivation utilizes photosensitiser (PS) molecules that when activated by light, produce reactive oxygen species that can rapidly oxidize multiple cellular targets resulting in nearly instantaneous pathogen cell death.

The effects of food on the drug metabolism activity of the P450 enzyme system in the human body

06/06/2024

The cytochrome P450 enzyme system (commonly abbreviated as CYP or P450) is a crucial group of enzymes in the human body, primarily responsible for the metabolism of many xenobiotics (external compounds) and endogenous compounds. The primary roles of P450 enzymes in the body are demonstrated through two main tasks: drug metabolism and the metabolism of endogenous substances.

Vietnam National University of Agriculture Signs Agreement with the National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance, Processing and Market Development

27/05/2024

On May 21, 2024, in Hanoi, National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance, Processing and Market Development (NAFIQPM) (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) in collaboration with the "Safe Foods for Growth" (SAFEGRO) Project organized a signing ceremony for the Collaboration Plan with Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nha Trang University, and Ho Chi Minh City Nong Lam University.

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