NEWS & ANALYSIS

IUFoST/FAO seeks research for database
The International Union of Food Science & Technology (IUFoST) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization are asking food researchers to contribute to a new worldwide database that focuses on the food needs of developing countries.

Specifically, the groups seek research about improving food quality and availability in developing countries. The database will serve as a coordinated, one-stop way for scientists to locate and retrie…