List of Topics | GSFS 2027

01 Topics

Every session topic at GSFS 2027.

A complete, searchable index of session topics across 35 scientific sessions. Use this page to plan your attendance or to find the right call for your abstract submission.

01 Track

Food Safety & Microbiology

Pathogen detection, HACCP and regulatory compliance.

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FSMA 204 traceability rule: KDEs, CTEs and digital recordkeeping
Whole-genome sequencing for outbreak attribution (GenomeTrakr, PulseNet)
CRISPR-Cas12/13 and isothermal amplification biosensors
Listeria environmental monitoring and Zone 1-4 sampling programs
Mycotoxins and PFAS contamination in the food supply
Blockchain traceability: IBM Food Trust, GS1 EPCIS standards
Cleaning validation and bacteriophage interventions in processing

02 Track

Novel Protein Sources

Plant-based, fermentation-derived, cultivated meat and insect protein.

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Cultivated meat: bioreactor scale-up, serum-free media, FDA/USDA pathway
Precision fermentation: Perfect Day, Remilk, Formo dairy and egg proteins
Plant-based 2.0: clean-label reformulation and texture engineering
Mycoprotein platforms: Quorn, Nature's Fynd Fy, Enough ABUNDA
Microalgae (Chlorella, Spirulina) and single-cell protein systems
Edible insects: Aspire cricket, Ynsect mealworm — EU novel food approvals
Techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment of alt-proteins

03 Track

Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals

Bioactive compounds, probiotics and personalized nutrition.

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Next-gen probiotics: Akkermansia, Faecalibacterium, consortia
Postbiotics and short-chain fatty acid-targeted formulations
Human milk oligosaccharides (2'-FL, LNnT) in infant and adult nutrition
CGM-driven personalized nutrition: ZOE, Levels, January AI evidence
Microencapsulation and targeted delivery of bioactives
GLP-1-supportive and satiety-engineered functional foods
Polyphenols, prebiotic fibers and the gut-brain axis

04 Track

Food Packaging & Shelf Life

Active packaging, sustainable materials and cold chain.

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PFAS phase-out in food contact materials: FDA, California AB 1200
Bio-based and compostable polymers: PHA, PLA, cellulose nanofibers
Mono-material recyclable structures and design-for-recycling
Active packaging: oxygen scavengers, ethylene absorbers, antimicrobials
Intelligent packaging: TTIs, freshness biosensors, NFC traceability
EU PPWR and US state EPR compliance strategies
Cold chain integrity: IoT loggers, predictive shelf-life modelling

05 Track

Sensory Science & Consumer Research

Flavour, texture and the science of taste preferences.

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Sodium and sugar reduction: KCl, allulose, brazzein, modulators
Off-flavor masking in plant-based meat and dairy alternatives
Implicit and biometric methods: eye-tracking, fEMG, GSR
Rapid sensory: CATA, RATA, flash profiling, projective mapping
Sensory testing under GLP-1 induced satiety and altered preferences
E-nose and e-tongue: Aryballe NeOse, Alpha MOS for QC
VR/AR-augmented consumer environments and contextual testing

06 Track

Food Engineering & Processing

Extrusion, high-pressure processing and novel technologies.

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High-pressure processing (HPP): juices, RTE meats, dairy applications
Pulsed electric field (PEF): Elea, Pulsemaster commercial deployments
High-moisture extrusion for plant-based meat fibrousness
Cold atmospheric plasma for surface decontamination
3D food printing: dysphagia, geriatric and personalized formats
Ohmic heating and microwave-assisted aseptic processing
Ultrasound, supercritical CO2 and hurdle technology integration

07 Track

Nutrition & Public Health

Dietary patterns, fortification and food-based interventions.

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Ultra-processed foods: NOVA classification, Hall RCT, mechanisms of overeating
GLP-1 era food consumption: portion shifts, protein adequacy
Front-of-pack labelling: Nutri-Score, FDA proposed scheme
Food allergy: Palforzia peanut OIT, omalizumab multi-food trials
Sodium reduction: FDA voluntary targets, UK and Chile case studies
Food-as-medicine: produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals
Fortification: folate, vitamin D, iron, biofortified staple crops

08 Track

Sustainable Food Systems

Circular economy, food waste reduction and regenerative sourcing.

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EU Farm-to-Fork and food waste reduction targets
Upcycled ingredients: spent grain, okara, coffee cherry, fruit pomace
Climate-resilient crops: drought-tolerant maize, biofortified staples
Regenerative agriculture metrics: SOC, biodiversity, water
Vertical farming economics post-AeroFarms, Plenty, Bowery
Scope 3 emissions and SBTi FLAG guidance for food companies
Methane reduction in dairy and beef: feed additives (Bovaer, seaweed)

09 Track

Food Informatics & AI

Computer vision for quality, predictive analytics and smart supply.

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Foundation models for ingredient and flavor discovery: NotCo, Shiru, Climax
Computer vision sorting: TOMRA, Key Technology, hyperspectral imaging
Digital twins of fermentation, extrusion and thermal processing
LLM assistants for regulatory dossiers and label compliance
Demand forecasting and waste reduction with ML in retail
Blockchain plus IoT for end-to-end cold-chain analytics
AI governance: EU AI Act, FSMA data integrity, explainability

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