SAAFoST News and Events

Join Us for a Knowledge-Packed Webinar Series!
Date: Starting Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Time: 12:00 to 13:00
Cost: Free for SAAFoST members | Only R300 (Excl. VAT) for non-members – includes all six webinars!  Flexible attendance – pick the topics and dates that interest you.
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SAAFoST members can access presentations via the membership portal.

FST New issue alert!

The July 2025 edition of FST Magazine is live, featuring must-read insights for food science professionals.

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SAAFoST Congress

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐅𝐨𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 

Join us at the 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐅𝐨𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 from 𝟐𝟓 – 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at the 𝐂𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚. This year’s theme, “𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞”, sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions and networking opportunities for food industry professionals, researchers, and students.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
Gain insights from leading food science experts
Network with industry professionals and academics
Discover the latest innovations in food technology
Present your research and contribute to shaping the future of food

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is now open – Secure your spot at a discounted rate!

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (for team discounts)

Don’t miss this opportunity to join South Africa’s leading food science and technology event!

SAAFoST Webinar: Addressing misconceptions on low and no-calorie sweeteners

“Debunking common myths and misconceptions surrounding LNCS, providing clarity on their safety”

Low and no-calorie sweeteners are frequently in the news when new research studies link one or more of them to adverse health outcomes. The average consumer is either confused or uninformed and deems LNCS as “chemicals,” which means they perceive them as unsafe or detrimental to consume.

Join Prof Hans Verhagen as he debunks common myths and misconceptions surrounding LNCS, providing clarity on their safety.

Date: 24 July 2025
Time: 12:00 to 13:30
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