Report of the EFFoST/GDL congress on minimal processing of foods

Abstract

Parallel to the food exhibition Anuga Food Tec in Cologne the congress ‘Minimal Processing of Foods — A Challenge for Quality and Safety’ took place on November 6–8, 1996. It was organized by the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) and the Gesellschaft Deutscher Lebensmitteltechnologen (GDL, Association of German Food Technologists). More than 500 persons from 29 countries participated. After some introductory lectures on common aspects and overview reports, 53 lectures were presented in 13 meetings on the following topics: Minimal processing, opportunities and energy efficiency; Food technologies for the future; Thermal processes; Preparation, preservation and quality; Microbiological safety and process control; Plant logistics; Food law; Developments in packaging. A panel discussion on food law and a poster exhibition completed the congress programme. The lectures which referred to the packing area are reported in the following. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.