Date: Monday 28th April 2025

Time: 15:00 – 16:30 CEST

Food processing plays a critical role in ensuring food safety, nutrition, sustainability. However, misconceptions about processed foods have led to challenges in public perception.

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) and the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) are hosting this webinar to explore the multifaceted role of food processing in today’s food system, examining its necessity, impact on sustainability, and contribution to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key discussions will address common misconceptions and challenges surrounding processed and ultra processed foods. The session will introduce advancements in the classification of processed foods, drawing on the IUFoST Task Force approach to foster greater consensus and understanding.