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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | GhAFoST AGM & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2026

Do you have research, an innovative idea, or findings in food science and technology that you would like to share? This is your opportunity to showcase your work at the GhAFoST Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference 2026 under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Food Systems through Strategic Partnerships and Innovation”. GhAFoST invites abstracts for oral and […]

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GhAFoST Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference 2026

GhAFoST invites members, students, researchers, industry professionals, and stakeholders to its Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference 2026.Theme: Advancing Sustainable Food Systems through Strategic Partnerships and InnovationDate: Thursday, 15th October 2026Time: 10:00 AM promptVenue: Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST-Kumasi Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and contribute to shaping the future of food science […]

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Understanding Fruit Ripening

Fruit ripening is a natural, developmentally regulated process that transforms a mature fruit into an attractive, tasty and edible product. During ripening, fruits undergo several biochemical and physiological changes, including changes in color, sugar content, acidity, texture and aroma. These changes determine many of the sensory qualities that make fruits desirable to consumers. One of […]

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GhAFoST and FST-KNUST Host International Webinar on Academic Careers, Human Health and Food Innovation

The Ghana Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST), in collaboration with the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), successfully hosted the maiden edition of  International Webinar on Wednesday, 1st July 2026. The webinar brought together renowned researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to explore emerging […]

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International Webinar with FST-KNUST and GhAFoST

We warmly invite you to the 2026 Global Webinar on Exploring Academic Careers and Practical Approaches to Managing Blood Sugar Spikes in the Human Digestive System. This session offers valuable insights into making informed career choices, avoiding early-stage mistakes, and understanding why some career paths become limiting over time. It also explores how daily dietary […]

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FOOD SAFETY WEEK 2026

Join the Ghana Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST) in celebrating Food Safety Week 2026. This initiative encourages students, researchers, institutions, industries, teams, and individuals to design and implement innovative food safety activities that promote safe food practices and public health. Participants are invited to submit evidence of their activities, including photos, videos, reports, […]

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Invitation to Bimonthly Webinar Series on the topic: Beyond The Buzz: Innovative Aroma Enhancement in Non-Alcoholic Wines

The Ghana Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST) warmly invites the researchers, students, industry practitioners and stakeholders to its next webinar Series on the theme “Beyond the Buzz: Innovative Aroma Enhancement  in Non-Alcoholic Wines”. This session will explore emerging techniques used to elevate aroma profiles in non-alcoholic wines, addressing one of the major challenges […]

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INVITATION TO GhAFoST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025

The Ghana Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST) cordially invites you to its Second Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the theme “Food Systems Multi-Stakeholder Engagements for Sustainable Development.” Your participation in this AGM will contribute significantly to shaping future collaborations and policy engagements between GhAFoST and stakeholders across Ghana’s food systems. Date: Tuesday, 14 […]

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Call for Papers

The Journal of Food Science, Technology and Innovation (JFSTI) invites submissions for its First Issue. JFSTI is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to publishing high-quality research in food science, food technology, nutrition, biotechnology, and innovations driving sustainable food systems. Scope of the Journal Types of Papers Accepted Why Publish with JFSTI? Important Date

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Invitation to Bimonthly Webinar Series on the topic: Tracking bacterial community shifts in selected fermented Ghanaian complementary food ingredients

The Ghana Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST) warmly invites the researchers, students, industry practitioners, and stakeholders to its next webinar Series on the theme, “Tracking bacterial community shifts in selected fermented Ghanaian complementary food ingredients.” The session will unpack how fermentation alters bacterial communities in staple weaning-food ingredients, and what those shifts mean […]

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