FoodMicro2022
28th to 31st of August, 2022
The 27th International ICFMH Conference, FoodMicro 2022, took place in Athens, Greece. Excellent program, great participation, high-end lectures, presentations, and numerous young and established researchers met at FoodMicro | Next Generation Challenges in Food Microbiology (foodmicro2022.com)
FoodMicro Travel Grants have been replaced by registration waivers for virtual participation for young scientists from developing countries this year. In this way FoodMicro2022 welcomed:
Total Attendees: 546
Physical: 396
Virtual: 150
Physical attendance
Regular: 234
Students: 138
Developing countries 2
Exhibitors, keynotes, board members and LOC: 22
Virtual attendance:
ICFMF granteest: 16
Regular:85
Student:45
Board members, committee, keynotes: 4
This FoodMicro was also a very special one. New president, Prof. dr. Andreja Rajkovic took over the steering wheel from Prof. dr. Wilhelm Holzapfel. The new presidium is now made of Andreja Rajkovic, Weihuan Fang, Vasilis Valdramidis and Sara Bover i Cid.
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On June 7, 2025, the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day, under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action."
At ICFMH, we believe that scientific research, international collaboration, and knowledge dissemination are the pillars of food safety. From detection of pathogens to global risk management, science is the driving force behind every safe bite of food. Through our conferences, training, and our partnership with Elsevier in publishing the International Journal of Food Microbiology, we continuously strive to promote evidence-based approaches to food safety around the world.
To mark this year’s WFSD, we are pleased to announce the launch of the official ICFMH YouTube channel, where we will share scientific insights, expert interviews, and community highlights — starting with a special WFSD 2025 video series featuring food safety leaders and researchers.
Visit and subscribe to the channel here:
YouTube.com/@ICFMH
Let’s continue to turn science into action — for safer food, healthier communities, and a better future for all.
Prof. dr. Andreja Rajkovic, ICFMH president