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September 14-16, 2026 | Rome, Italy

Food Sustainability and Waste Management

Food Sustainability and Waste Management

Addressing global challenges in food security and environmental impact requires innovative approaches in food sustainability and waste management. Sustainable agriculture practices, such as precision farming, vertical cultivation, and regenerative techniques, are reducing resource consumption while maximizing yield. Meanwhile, circular economy models are transforming food waste into valuable resources, with advancements in upcycling, composting, and bioconversion offering new solutions for waste reduction. Technologies like blockchain are enhancing supply chain transparency, minimizing losses, and ensuring ethical sourcing. In addition, alternative proteins and plant-based diets are gaining traction as sustainable food choices, reducing the carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. Governments and industries are also implementing stricter policies to curb food loss at production, retail, and consumer levels. The growing focus on food sustainability and waste management is driving collaborative efforts to create a resilient and eco-friendly global food system.

Committee Members
Speaker at Food Science and Technology 2026 - Raffaella Conversano

Raffaella Conversano

University of Bari, Italy
Speaker at Food Science and Technology 2026 - Giovanni De Francesco

Giovanni De Francesco

University of Perugia, Italy
Speaker at Food Science and Technology 2026 - Ombretta Marconi

Ombretta Marconi

University of Perugia, Italy
FAT 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Food Science and Technology 2026 - Alex Martynenko

Alex Martynenko

Dalhousie University, Canada
Speaker at Food Science and Technology 2026 - Ana Isabel Najera

Ana Isabel Najera

University of the Basque Country EHU, Spain
Speaker at Food Science and Technology 2026 - Nur Hafizati Abdul Halim

Nur Hafizati Abdul Halim

Agrotechnology & Bioscience Division, Malaysia
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