We are excited and thankful for the opportunity to present our recent research at the EFFoST 2024 conference in Bruges, Belgium (12-14/11/24)! It was an incredible opportunity to share insights on recent developments in global research in Food Science and Technology and engage in stimulating discussions with representatives of academia and the industry. The following oral and poster presentations were presented by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Thessaly.

• Oral Presentation: Dr Ioannis Giavasis ”Antimicrobial polylactic acid (PLA) films using nanoprinting and natural antimicrobials for novel active food  packaging”. during Session 7 on ”Sustainability interface – Food packaging”, where Dr. Giavasis had the honor to serve also as Session Chairman, together with Peter Ragaert (Univ. Gent).
• Poster Presentation: Dr Ioannis Giavasis “Prebiotic activity of Monascus purpureus and Ganoderma lucidum mycelia and filtrates towards Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria”, during Poster Session 1.
• Poster Presentation: Dr Myrsini Kakagianni “Development of a probabilistic mycotoxin (DON) exposure assessment in flatbreads: a case study of Italy”, during Poster Session 1.
• Poster Presentation: Chrysanthi Mitsagga “Effect of light and drying method on bioactivity of Monascus purpureus and Ganoderma lucidum cultures”, during Poster Session 1.

Many thanks to the EFFoST organizing team for putting together a successful global meeting in the wonderful city of Bruges! Looking forward to continued collaboration and innovation in the field!

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