MANILA, 12 August 2021 — The University of the Philippines Visayas - Institute of Fish Processing Technology (IFPT), College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) invites the public to join the online forum on seafood safety and the use of sustainable packaging materials for seafood products this 18 August 2021.
 
The second #WayForwardWednesdays webinar series about current trends on post-harvest fisheries and food science endeavors to highlight the best practices in the production of food products including the use of sustainable packaging materials, and encourage research exploring the potential of different earth-friendly materials as packaging for fishery products.
 
House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, Representative of the Lone District of Antique, and UN Global Champion for Resilience, will deliver the keynote message on climate action and sustainability. Climate Change Commissioner Rachel Anne Herrera will discuss the government’s initiatives on circular economy and sustainable consumption and production, including the CCC’s campaign to phaseout single-use plastics.
 
Ms. Mary Ann Galenzoga-Basal from NSF International will also present measures on seafood safety in the time of COVID-19, showcasing best practices for seafood processors.
 
This four-part lecture series by IFPT-CFOS on the fields of Microbiology, Chemistry, Seafood Processing, and Fish Plant Management aims to keep its network and community abreast of the latest developments, emerging technologies, and new practices with a pandemic at the helm.
 
For more updates on the webinar, interested participants may visit the Facebook Page of the IFPT-CFOS at https://www.facebook.com/upv.cfos.ifpt.