News and events

Implementation of national action month on food safety in 2023

24/04/2023

To contribute to implementing the national action month for food safety in 2023 with the theme "Ensuring food security and safety in a new situation", the research team "Preservation and processing of products of animal origin” organize a seminar on April 15th, 2023, with the presence of experts

Research and development of local commodity products of the Philippines

24/04/2023

Within the framework of the visit and working of the delegation from the Department of Food Science, College of Engineering and Food Science, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Philippines, the research group “Processing and preserving products of animal origin” organized a seminar with the presentation of invited Philippines experts with the topic "Research on local commodity products".

Applying New Technologies To Increase Agriculture Production While Reducing Post-Harvest Losses

05/04/2023

The 2023 VinFuture InnovaTalk series began on March 29th with the inaugural webinar exploring the potential for improvement in agriculture using new technologies, specifically smart agriculture. The webinar delved into harvest planning with spectral sensors in the orchard, which uses digital data and advanced analytics to increase agricultural production while reducing post-harvest losses.

Report highlights produce safety issues in Vietnam

04/04/2023

The Government of Vietnam has designated areas for safe vegetable production. Farmers in these zones have been encouraged to form producer cooperatives. The government regularly tests soil and water quality plus vegetables for pesticide residues once a year. Livestock farming is not allowed to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Researchers recommended expanding this idea to other parts of the country to promote fruit and vegetable safety.

The Functions of Lipids in the Body and the Roles of Lipids in Food

14/03/2023

STORING ENERGY The excess energy from the food we eat is digested and incorporated into adipose tissue, or fatty tissue. Most of the energy required by the human body is provided by carbohydrates and lipids. Glucose is stored in the body as glycogen. While glycogen provides a ready source of energy, lipids primarily function as an energy reserve.

Longer lasting vitamin-enriched beverages

10/03/2023

UK technology company launches vitamin microcapsule which enables brands to micro package beverages without the risk of degradation. Following concerns over vitamin D exposure from younger generations, a new microcapsule technology has been launched by tech company, Xampla. The innovation provides brands with the opportunity to increase their vitamin content in a 100 percent digestible way.

The effect of trans fatty acids on human health

01/03/2023

Dietary fats, including TFAs, have been one of the central topics of discussion in scientific literature and have received more attention from health professionals and the public than any other nutrients in the food supply [1]. TFAs are unsaturated fatty acids containing at least one double bond in its trans configuration [2]. Trans fat is the final product of a chemical process called partial hydrogenation of cis-unsaturated fatty acids.

FAO highlights global efforts, resources for fighting foodborne amr

13/02/2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing food safety issue that poses a threat to global health. At the Global Conference on Foodborne AMR, which took place September 27–28, 2022 in Seoul, Korea, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) highlighted the need for a “One Health” approach to addressing AMR in food, and introduced a new project to support certain nations in adopting Codex Alimentarius standards on foodborne AMR.

Smart precision farming for a resilient food system

29/12/2022

On 22nd December 2022, International Cooperation Office and Specialized research group on Preservation and Processing of Plant-Based Materials, Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FST), Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) organized a seminar with the participation of Prof. Dr. Josse De Baerdemaeker from KU Leuven, Belgium to present and consult on the topic entitled “Smart agriculture for a resilient food system”.

Experts create models to assess Listeria risks in some foods

19/12/2022

LAB-MOVIE project member meeting and promoting event in Portugal

18/10/2022

From September 23 to 30, 2022, LAB-MOVIE Project Promotion and Membership Meeting was held at NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal. Participating in the event were Vietnamese partners, including Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), Hanoi University, Hanoi University of Industry, Nguyen Tat Thanh University - Ho Chi Minh City, Thai Nguyen University, and Hanoi Small and Medium Enterprises Association. There were also experts from the University of Padova - Italy, University of Salamanca - Spain, NOVA University Lisbon - Portugal, and Steps Organization - Italy.

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