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2nd African Organic Research Conference (AFROREC) November 24 – November 25, 2025 Egypt
The 2nd African Organic Research Conference (AFROREC) will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to advance knowledge and collaboration on organic food and farming systems across Africa.
As part of the event, Denis Lairon, PhD, Emeritus Research Director at INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research) and member of the OFSP Steering Committee, will deliver a presentation titled: "Organic food consumption and impacts on human and planetary health: data from the French Nutrinet-Santé cohort."
Learn more about the conference and registration on the official website: https://noara.bio/event/2nd-african-organicresearch-conference-afrorec/
New publication: Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: Environment, Economy, Society, and Policy — 2nd Edition (Open Access)
We are pleased to share a new open-access Special Issue in Sustainability, edited by Prof. Dr. Carola Strassner with co-authors. The volume brings together research on community resilience, environmental sustainability, and changing consumption patterns across agri-food systems — topics closely aligned with FQH's mission.
The full issue is available for free from MDPI:
Download the Issue (MDPI)
FQH at IUNS-ICN 2025: Join Our Scientific Symposium in Paris
We are pleased to announce that FQH (Organic Food Quality & Health) will host a symposium at the upcoming IUNS-ICN 2025 – International Congress of Nutrition, held from 24–29 August 2025 in Paris, France.
Symposium Title: Integrating food, farming, nutrition and health for a sustainable future – Lessons from organic food systems
Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Time: 8 to 9 am
Location: Room 341, Palais des Congrès de Paris
This 90-minute session will explore the interface between organic food systems and global health, focusing on public health nutrition, socio-ecological transformation, and microbiome research.
Programme Highlights
Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Prof. Dr. Carola Strassner (FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, Chair FQH)
- rDr. Denis Lairon (INSERM, Aix Marseille University) – Chair
- Prof. Dr. Susanne Bügel (University of Copenhagen) – Co-Chair
Speakers & Presentations
- Dr. Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot (INRAE, Inserm, University of Paris)
"Consumption of organic food and health: Recent research results from the BioNutriNet project" - Dr. Jonathan Dolley (Mosim and Salim Research Institute, South Korea)
"Hansalim: Toward Socio-Ecological Transformation in Food Systems" - Prof. Dr. Gabriele Berg (TU Graz, ATB Leibniz Institute, University of Potsdam)
"Tracking the Microbiome from Farm to Fork"
Plenary Discussion & Closing
Chaired by Dr. Lairon and Prof. Bügel, this interactive discussion will invite the audience to reflect on lessons from organic systems for advancing sustainable food and health.
Join us as we bridge disciplines and explore how organic food systems can contribute to a healthier and more sustainable planet. Stay tuned for more updates and session materials!
FQH at IUNS-ICN Paris 2025
Introducing the Summer 2025 FQH Newsletter
We are delighted to share the latest edition of the Food Quality & Health (FQH) Association Newsletter, your biannual source for cutting edge research, policy updates, and community highlights in organic food and sustainability.
Dive into our Summer 2025 issue for:
- Insights on FQH's evolving research agenda
- Reflections on our vibrant presence at BIOFACH 2025
- Profiles of the thought leaders shaping organic food quality
Thank you for your support and engagement. Together, we are building a healthier, more sustainable food future – one insight at a time.
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