Regarding the recent coverage of the mislabelling of food
throughout Europe , we would like to bring to your
attention the second international conference on Food and Environment which will be held
in Budapest , Hungary
The aim of the conference is to emphasise the effects
of modern food production processes on the environment and human health, and to
initiate discussion on the best ways to provide food of required quality,
sufficient quantities and in a sustainable way.
The many advances made over the past century in food
production have resulted in the possibility of feeding the whole of humanity.
These advances have been achieved by the introduction of new production
practices and a variety of added substances aimed at enhancing the quality and
safety of food products; the whole process being affected by other environmental
conditions such as contamination of air, water and soil resulting from sources
other than agriculture. On the other hand there are examples where food
production and food processing have detrimental effects on the environment.
Some of the major challenges remain with extensive farming, which though
offering higher productivity and larger volumes, should neither compromise the
quality of the product nor cause undue suffering to animals.
Given the importance of this problem which affects the
whole world population, it is essential to understand the consequences that
food production, processes and demands can have on the food consumed daily. Of
particular importance are the effects on human health and the well-being of the
population, as well as the more general issues related to possible damage to
the environment and ecology.
Food-related problems, in spite of their importance,
have not been sufficiently well discussed in relation to the possible
consequences to the environment, to better understand the challenges faced by
society in this regard.
For further information please refer to our website http://www.wessex.ac.uk/13-conferences/food-and-environment-2013.html.
