Cereals and Pulses: Bridging Science and Innovation to drive the Transformation of the Food System
The 21st edition of the ICC Conference will once again be dedicated to the major global challenges in the cereals and cereal-associated sector. Experts, interested representatives of private and public institutions and multipliers from various fields of cereal and cereal-related sciences, eg. plant breeding, agronomy, food chain systems, human health and nutrition, cereal technology, milling and baking, food processing, quality and safety analysis as well as professionals will discuss and share latest knowledge.
Furthermore, the marketing, storage and development of innovative cereal products that meet consumer needs (added value in terms of convenience, flavour, nutrition and health, safety and security), the use of new raw materials/ingredients and new technologies, the production of functional foods and the legal framework as well as alternative uses of cereals will be topics of the congress. This conference also celebrates 70 years of ICC, a success story of independent, knowledge-orientated international cooperation in the cereals sector. Further information will be coming soon.
The 8th International Whole Grain Summit intends to seek ideas and ways to translate the available scientific and technological knowledge into application, resulting into an increase in availability of affordable and acceptable whole grain products in a diversity of markets.
The 8th International Whole Grain Summit serves as a forum for exchange and discussion on all key topics related to wholegrain. It invites key players along the entire value chain from business, science, public institutions and other stakeholders to discuss highly relevant topics around benefits, profitability, market relevance, availability, consumer acceptance, recipes, nutrition, sustainability and more to define future action points. The aim is to communicate the needs of individual stakeholder groups and transfer knowledge between them. From science to business to politics, multipliers of consumers and among each other in all variations. The summit will be organised as a highly interactive event, with a state-of-the-art block with impulse, overview presentations and best practice examples on the first day, moderated world cafe rounds on the following day, panel discussions and a concluding take home message. Poster presentations of the latest scientific findings will frame the programme as well as evening programmes, exhibition and product tastings.
Detmold the venue of WGS 2025 is a lovely city with a historical city center and several timber-framed houses. Detmold is also home to our host, the German Association of Cereal Research (AGF), as well as to the Max Rubner Institute’s (MRI) Department of Safety and Quality of Cereals. The MRI as the federal government's research and advisory institution in the field of nutrition and food is the predecessor of the former Federal Research Center for Cereal Processing. It was starting point for numerous fundamental cereal research activities. The head of this first institute was also initiated the set-up of AGF in 1946 and was one of the founders of ICC in 1955. Detmold is located only 3 ½ hours by train from the German capital Berlin. The organizers will inform soon about possibilities for the best arrival to Detmold and our concept of shuttle services. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in case you will arrange your travel package already now.
We invite you to join us as we take an important step towards making Whole Grain an Easy Choice for everyone in our global world. More information will be available on the conference page soon. You can also follow the information on LinkedIn.
We are pleased to announce new extended deadlines for abstract submissions for GFOH24. This is a valuable opportunity for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to showcase their work in the field of cereal science. Important Dates:
Extended Abstract Submission for Oral Presentations: September 15, 2024
Poster Presentations Submission: September 30, 2024
Join us in Taipei from November 25-28, 2024, for GFOH24, where you will have the chance to engage with leading experts and innovators in cereal science. Your insights and research findings can contribute significantly to the discussions and advancements in our field. Why Submit Your Abstract?
Showcase Your Research: Gain visibility and recognition for your contributions to cereal science.
Network with Experts: Connect with fellow researchers and industry leaders to foster collaboration and exchange ideas.
Contribute to Innovation: Be part of the conversation that drives the future of cereal science.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Submit your abstract today and make your voice heard in the scientific community. For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit GFOH24. We look forward to your participation at GFOH24!
With deep sorrow and regret the ICC family has learnt that Dra. Martha Cuniberti (INTA, Argentina) passed away on 18 July 2024. We express our sincere condolences to her family, friends and relatives.
With her passing the international cereal science has lost an impressive and extraordinary personality. Martha has dedicated her scientific career to researching and implementing key quality parameters in wheat and soybeans. She has shared her extensive and important findings in numerous publications and at many international events.
Her commitment was of great importance internationally and the ICC would like to thank her for her dedicated and consistent commitment to networking, international exchange and mutual understanding in the field of grain quality and far beyond. As ICC Region Representative, Martha Cuniberti was instrumental in the successful establishment of the ICC Region South America.
Dra. Cuniberti has been ICC National Delegate of Argentina and ICC Executive Committee member from 2000 - 2018 and thus has played a very important role in our nearly 70 years old organization.
In 2008 Dra. Cuniberti has been awarded the Friedrich Schweitzer Medal for her distinguished service in the furtherance of the aims and ideals of ICC.
She has received the Fellowship of the ICC Academy the year before, in 2007.
Martha Cuniberti will forever hold an extraordinary place in the ICC and will be gratefully remembered by people and in the cereal world.
