The 21^st ICC Conference will discuss and explore how Cereals and Pulses can drive the Transformation of the Food System. Topics of the complete food chain, from field to fork, are covered.

The conference committee invites participants from around the world and encourages in particular the “young generation” to present their research and ideas. 

Please find below a list of topics for which we welcome abstracts:

I Crop production, agricultural policy and global supply chain

Environmental influences, effects of climate change on cereal production, Sustainability of cereal products, quality of raw material, grain storage

International trade and supply chains

II Biodiversity, Food Security and Food Resilience

Novel and Ancient Grains, Pseudocereals, Legumes

III Nutrition and Health of Grains and Pulses

Physiological properties

Health benefits

Allergies and Intolerances

Wholegrains (own session?)

IV Sociocultural dimension and role of cereals and pulses for food system transformation

How can cereal products support to meet the (new) dietary guidelines?

V Processing and food products

Technological innovations, conventional processing (milling, baking, pasta), Emerging technologies,

Innovative cereal products, Novel utilisation of cereal and legume proteins

VI Food safety, quality and analytical tools of grains and pulses

Innovations in quality characterization, New methods

Mycotoxins, antinutrients, contaminants,

VII Market Trends and Consumer Demands

Food trends, media, consumer perceptions