You might be aware that the International Council for Science is the international organization that unites scientists from all disciplines, to help them work together towards being significant to society at large. In that sense, it was good to have IUFoST become a member. (IUFoST was elected to ICSU in 1998).

One of the major focuses of the 16^th IUFoST World Congress is the involvement of Young Scientists and Students. These individuals represent a wide variety of international organizations, universities, governments and industries which provide a number of new and different perspectives in the discussions of Food Science and Technology.  Having the opportunity to speak to some of these Young Professionals is important in understandings how the World Congress was able to influence them both on a professional and personal level.