Presentation
FoodMicro®, a renowned international event held biennially by the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH, https://icfmh.org/en), traditionally takes place in a European country. However, for the first time, this prestigious conference is expanding beyond Europe.
From October 25 to 28, 2025, FoodMicro® Latino 2025 will be hosted in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, as a parallel event to the 33rd Brazilian Congress of Microbiology, organized by the Brazilian Society of Microbiology. The event will be led by the Brazilian Association for Food Protection (BRAFP, https://brafp.org.br) under the central theme: Sustainability and Food Safety.
The conference aims to foster discussions on sustainable strategies for producing safe food, addressing critical issues that contribute to global food security.
Welcome note
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the International Committee of Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH), it is my great pleasure to invite you to the inaugural FoodMicro® Latino 2025, which will be held in the vibrant city of Aracaju, Brazil, from 25th to 28th October 2025.
This historic event marks the first FoodMicro outside Europe in over 70 years of our biannual tradition, reflecting our commitment to becoming more international, strengthening global cooperation, and broadening networks among food microbiologists worldwide.
The conference theme, Sustainability and Food Safety, invites us to explore innovative solutions to ensure safe and sustainable food systems for future generations. We are proud to offer a platform for the presentation of diverse research projects in food microbiology. The program will feature lectures and roundtable discussions addressing critical topics such as microplastics/nanoplastics, environmental impacts of antibiotics, sustainable alternatives for food processing, among others.
We invite you to join us in Aracaju for this pivotal event, where science, collaboration, and culture will converge to shape the future of food microbiology.
ICFMH, the Brazilian Association for Food Protection and the Brazilian Society for Microbiology look forward to welcoming you to Brazil!
Warm regards,
Prof. Dr. Andreja Rajkovic
President, ICFMH
Welcome BRAFP
Dear Colleagues,
The Brazilian Association for Food Protection (BRAFP) is pleased and honored to host the 1st FoodMicro® Latino 2025, which will take place in October 2025 in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. As the local organizers, BRAFP aims to offer an exceptional experience at one of the most prestigious global events in food microbiology, FoodMicro®, organized by the ICFMH every two years in Europe.
FoodMicro® Latino 2025 will be held as a satellite event of the 33rd Brazilian Congress of Microbiology, compromising the activities in the area of food microbiology. With the theme Sustainability and Food Safety, the event will address critical issues that directly impact human health, the environment, and food processing. Additionally, the final day of the conference will be dedicated to discussions on the safety, quality, and regulation of artisanal cheeses.
Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their latest scientific research through both posters and oral presentations, fostering valuable interaction between researchers and attendees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Aracaju and to an inspiring and productive event!
All the best,
Prof. Dr. Luis Augusto Nero President, BRAFP
Scientific Program
We inform you that the program below is under development and is therefore subject to change.
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