This report captures megatrends related to select scientific areas compiled from multiple available public sources. It also includes commentary and implications that may be relevant to IAFNS scientists and committee programs.

Report Objectives

  • To provide a summary of a wide range of emerging research and issues relevant to the food and nutrition science communities
  • To provide implications of emerging events
  • To inform on six emerging trends for a range of interests from short to long term

Report Structure

  • Part 1—Research Today
    • Emerging Research
    • Emerging Tools, Technology, and Methodology
  • Part 2—Research Tomorrow
    • Discoveries
    • Predictions and Forecast
  • Part 3—Emerging Regulatory Science Trends
    • Regulation and Policy
  • Part 4—Emerging Consumer Trends

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