This book provides an overview of the latest advancements, obstacles, and potential trajectories within the field of food science. It explores the emerging innovations in food production, processing, and consumption, while addressing the challenges faced by the industry, such as food safety, sustainability, and nutrition. By examining these critical areas, the book provides valuable insights into the future directions of food science, exploring potential opportunities for growth and development in response to evolving societal needs and technological advancements. In addition, each chapter will consider how these innovations and challenges can be presented in the food science curriculum. Presenting many forward-thinking insights, this book is suitable for professionals interested in industry developments, along with students and teachers of food science.
This book explores the emerging innovations in food production, processing, and consumption while addressing the challenges faced by the industry, such as food safety, sustainability, and nutrition. It is suitable for professionals interested in industry developments, along with students and teachers of food science.
1. Introduction to Current Perspectives in Food Science
2. Innovations
in Food Production and Processing
3. Challenges in Ensuring Food Safety and
Quality
4. Sustainability and Ethics in the Food Industry
5. Nutrition and
Health Consideration
6. Future Directions and Opportunities in Food Science
7. Global Perspectives on Food Security and Food Sovereignty
8. Technological
Innovations and Disruptions in the Food Industry
9. Food Waste Reduction and
Circular Economy Principles
10. Public Policy and Regulatory Consideration in
Food Science
11. Ethical Considerations in Food Science and Technology
12.
Consumer Trends and Behavior Analysis in the Food Market
13. Cultural and
Social Influences on Food Choices and Preferences
Dr. Sajad Ahmad Wani is currently working as Lecturer in the department of Food Science and Technology, Govt. Degee College Shopian, Kashmir, J&K, India. He has completed his Masters Degree in Food Technology from IUST, Kashmir, India and PhD from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, India. Qualified National Eligibility Test (2015) (NET) conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Dec 2015. He has published more than 40 research/review articles, 10 book chapters and 10 books. He is also writing articles for the popular magazines Food & Beverage News (Indias First Magazine for Food & Beverage Industry). He has attended 50 National and 20 International conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the world. Dr. Wani has participated in various faculty development programmes. Dr. Wani served as Honorary Associate editor of esteemed International Journal of Food Science and Technology, Wiley. He is Potential Peer Reviewer of reputed International Journals related to Food Science and Technology that belong to popular publishing house viz. Elsevier, Taylor-Francis, Wiley, Springer etc. Dr. Wani is the recipient of prestigious fellowships Dr. D. S. Kothari post-doctoral Felllowship-2021, and Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF-2013-14), from University Grant Commission, India.
Dr. Fohad Mabood Husain is a distinguished academic and expert in Applied Microbiology, currently serving as a faculty member at the College of Food Science and Nutrition, King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. With a specialization in Food Safety, Dr. Husain has made significant contributions to research in antimicrobial strategies using plant materials as well as nanomaterials. His academic career spans a decade, during which he has published extensively in high-impact journals, focusing on topics such as Quorum sensing, biofilms, and virulence. Dr. Husain is also recognized for his dedication to teaching, mentoring and students. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Fohad Mabood Husain is actively involved in various professional organizations and frequently presents at international conferences, contributing to the development of best practices in international education and research. His expertise and leadership continue to have a lasting impact on both academia and the industry.
