Tuesday, Dec 9th - Thursday, Dec 11th 2025

PBN 2025

11th International CONGRESS of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists

11th International CONGRESS of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists

Unlocking Science and Technology for a Healthier and Sustainable World

International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists

Tuesday, December 9th 2025
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Thursday, December 11th 2025

The Westin Zagreb
Ulica Izidora Kršnjavog 1
Zagreb, Croatia

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Welcome message from from the organizers

Welcome to the 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, which will be held in Zagreb, Croatia, from December 9 to 11, 2025.

Discuss current issues related to the present and future of food, exchange your ideas with the representatives from academia, the food industry, biotechnology and nutrition.

And…experience the magic of Zagreb during the renowned Advent season!

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Important dates

  • Apr 01

    Registration will be open from April 2025!

  • Aug 01

    Early bird rates until August 1st 2025

  • Sep 01

    Abstract submission deadline: September 1st 2025

  • Jan 15

    Paper submission deadline (Proceedings) is January 15th 2026

  • Mar 15

    Paper submission deadline (CJFTBN and Food Technology and Biotechnology) is from December 15th 2025 until March 15th 2026

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Topics:

  • Nutrition through life cycle and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases
  • Consumer trends and motivation associated with food choices
  • Functional food components and nutraceuticals
  • Reducing food waste
  • Advances in probiotics, prebiotics and gut microbiome research
  • Understanding and addressing specific dietary needs
  • Local gastronomy and the influence on global food trends
  • The impact of nutrition education on addressing global health challenges

Topics:

  • Food and feed challenges amidst climate changes
  • Alternative protein-sources and bio-based feedstock
  • Quality assurance methods and standards in food and water systems
  • Mitigating contaminants and adulterants in foods
  • Water quality and safety
  • Microbiological safety and mycotoxin control
  • Stability and shelf life optimization
  • Microplastics in food and water
  • Regulatory frameworks for ensuring food and water safety

Topics:

  • Sustainable food processing and nutrition
  • Smart packaging solutions in food technology
  • Fermentation technologies for tailored probiotics and functional food and beverages
  • Food waste valorization
  • Industrial and environmental applications of biotechnology
  • Feed technology – current developments and trends
  • AI, modeling and optimization in food technology, biotechnology and nutrition
  • Digitalization in Food Technology, Biotechnology and Nutrition
  • Flavour chemistry and sensory science
  • Advances in extraction and analytical techniques
  • Food matrix and ingredient interactions
  • Green chemistry