The event
The Italian Network of the PhD Programmes in Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology and the University of Udine are pleased to invite you to the 30th Workshop on the Developments in the Italian PhD Research on Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology, which will take place on September 16–18, 2026. The workshop will be hosted by the University of Udine – Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences.
Generative tensions in contemporary food research
Contemporary food research is increasingly configured by a set of tensions that shape the current research priorities, regulatory frameworks, and societal expectations. These tensions arise from the coexistence of legitimate yet competing objectives, including the need to ensure food safety and nutritional adequacy, promoting public health and disease prevention, safeguarding environmental sustainability, and climate neutrality. At the same time, it is essential to guarantee food sensory quality, cultural identity, and security while strengthening supply chain robustness and economic viability across...