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Following the huge success of the 1st IFRC 2017 and the 2nd IFRC 2019, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FSTM), as the country’s forerunner institution in food and agriculture, is once again taking the initiative to organise the 3rd IFRC 2024.

Past Success Conferences:

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Following the huge success of the 1st IFRC 2017 and the 2nd IFRC 2019, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FSTM), as the country’s forerunner institution in food and agriculture, is once again taking the initiative to organise the 3rd IFRC 2024.

Past Success Conferences:

18 - 21 August 2026 | Bangi Resort Hotel, Malaysia

Integrating Food Innovation and Management for Sustainable Food Security 4th IFRC 2026

Collaborators

18 - 21 August 2026 | Bangi Resort Hotel, Malaysia

Integrating Food Innovation and Management for Sustainable Food Security

GOOD NEWS! DEADLINES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED

Abstract Submission: 28 February 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 31 March 2026
Early Bird Payment: 30 April 2026
Normal Rate Payment: 31 May 2026*
*Inclusion in the Book of Abstracts

Note:

  • There will be no full papers/ proceedings. Only a Book of Abstracts will be provided during actual-day registration.
  • Selected papers will be invited to publish in IFRJ or IFIJ (subjected to article processing fees).

Our Background

Following the huge success of the 1st IFRC 2017, 2nd IFRC 2019, and 3rd IFRC 2024, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FSTM), as the country’s forerunner institution in food and agriculture, is once again taking the initiative to organise the 4th IFRC 2026.

Aims

To provide opportunities for meetings and the sharing of experiences among scientists, researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers, government agencies, local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of food. Selected papers are invited to submit full manuscript to International Food Research Journal (IFRJ) and International Food Insight Journal (IFIJ).

 

 

Highlights

"Integrating Food Innovation and Management for Sustainable Food Security"

Main research areas that will be discussed at the 4th IFRC 2026 are:

Technical science

  • Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology
  • Food Processing and Engineering
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Non-thermal Processing and Green Technology
  • Sustainable Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • Sustainable Nutrition and Functional Food
  • China-ASEAN Oils and Fats (special session with co-organizer, Jinan University, China)

Social science

  • Food Heritage, Food Service, and Hospitality
  • Food Operations Management and Sustainable-Driven Consumer Studies

Publication opportunity for selected papers presented at the 4th IFRC 2026:

Attachment 4 - IFRJ Cover Page

Technical Science

International Food Research Journal (JCR-indexed)

Social Science

International Food Insights Journal (IFIJ). 

  • Publish as Special Issue in the International Food Research Journal (JCR-indexed)

  • Interested authors are also invited to submit their manuscript to the International Food Insights Journal (IFIJ) in a regular issue. Please indicate your 4th IFRC 2026 participation in the cover letter to the journal editor.

KEYNOTE SESSION

DR. HOWARTH BOUIS

HarvestPlus c/o IFPRI
USA

PLENARY SESSION

Agriculture Economy

DR. MERCEDITA SOMBILLA

Center Director
SEARCA
UPLB Campus
College

PHILIPPINES

Food and Nutrition

PROFESSOR DR. PAVINEE CHINACHOTI

President-elect IUFoST (International Union of Food Science and Technology)

Chair of FIRN (Food Innovation-Regulation Network)

THAILAND

Food Processing

PROFESSOR DR. XIAOJUN LIAO

College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering,
China Agricultural University

CHINA

Food Rheology

DR. JASIM AHMED

Environment & Life Sciences Research Center
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

KUWAIT

CONCURRENT SESSION

Non-Thermal Processing and Green Technology

PROFESSOR DR. RICHARD SMITH

Graduate School of Environmental Studies,
Tohoku University

JAPAN

Food Processing and Engineering

PROFESSOR DR. JASPREET SINGH

School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences,
Massey University

NEW ZEALAND

Sustainable Food Packaging and Shelf Life

MS. CLORIS LEI

Hiperbaric Asia

CHINA

Fourth International Food Research Conference 2026

Who should attend?

All scientists, researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, industrial players, policy makers, government agencies, local, regional, and international non-governmental organisations, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of food.

Welcome to Malaysia, and enjoy the 4th IFRC 2026!

ORGANISER

CO-ORGANISER

SDG logos for the 4th IFRC 2026

Pre-Conference Workshops

6th August 2024, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

08:00AM - 12:30PM #Mode: Face to Face

APPLICATION OF SENSORY ANALYSIS FOR FUNCTIONAL FOOD DEVELOPMENT

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08:00AM - 1:30PM #Mode: Face to Face

HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING (HPP) AND HIGH PRESSURE THERMAL PROCESSING (HPTP): SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE FOOD PRESERVATIONS TECHNIQUES

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08:00AM - 12:30PM #Mode: Face to Face

IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY AND BUSINESS REVENUE – WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND HOW TO MANAGE YOUR OPERATIONS

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Three concurrent Pre-conference Workshops will be conducted on Tuesday, 6th August 2024, a day before the 3rd IFRC 2024. Each workshop is five hours from 0800 to 1300. To keep you fuelled and focused, we will provide morning tea and lunch. Seats are strictly limited and available on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Secure your seat through the following online registration link.

Main Conference Venue

Bangi Resort Hotel

Off Persiaran Bandar, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

3rd IFRC 2024

Our Video

Our Team

4th IFRC 2026 Organising Committee

(Dean, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, UPM)

(Head of Secretariat Committee)

(Head of Scientific Committee)

(Head of Financial Committee)

(Head of Social Committee)

(Head of Logistics Committee)

(Head of Promotion Committee)

(Head of Networking Committee)

(Head of Pre-Conference Workshop Committee)

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