Latest developments in sensory and consumer science showcased
Over 750 delegates from across the world have gathered in the RDS, Dublin for the 11th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, which takes place between the 8th and 11th of September, 2024.
Welcomed by the Sensory Food Network Ireland – established in 2014 through funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Food Institutional Research Measure - it is the first time that this prestigious international conference takes place in Ireland and is centred on the theme of ‘A Sense of Global Culture’.
Pictured at EuroSense 2024, the 11th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, taking place in the RDS Dublin are Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director with chairs of EuroSense 2024 and Teagasc researchers Dr Eimear Gallagher, Dr Emily Crofton and Dr Sinéad McCarthy.
Speakers from 75 countries are presenting the latest developments in sensory and consumer science across many contemporary topics addressing key global challenges such as health, sustainable food packaging, food waste, and new product innovations.
At the opening ceremony, Professor Frank O Mara, Director of Teagasc, stated: “At Teagasc, we recognise the importance of sensory and consumer science in developing new foods and especially in the context of our evolving food system.
"Given the growing evolution and diversity of our food systems, and the importance of feeding an ever-increasing global population, we now rely heavily on a thorough understanding of the sensory nuances and consumer preferences of different cultures, to ensure a healthy, tasty and sustainable food supply for all.”
Professor Joanne Hort, Massey University, New Zealand, who delivered the opening keynote presentation, stated: “As food producers strive to provide enough food for the global population, and companies compete in a global market, it has never been more important for consumer sensory scientists to understand global variation in the drivers of food choice and preference, and the methodological approaches used to study them.”
Pictured are attendees at the opening ceremony of EuroSense 2024.
The chairs of EuroSense 2024 and Teagasc researchers, Dr Eimear Gallagher, Dr Sinéad McCarthy and Dr Emily Crofton said: “We are excited to bring EuroSense 2024 to Dublin. New approaches to living, eating and the environment across the globe are shaping the future of sensory and consumer science. We have put together an exciting programme of speakers across a broad range of topics, with applications for food and non-food products.”
Visit here to find out more about EuroSense 2024.
