12th International Conference on
“Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social Well-Being”
(WBUAFSASNETCON 2025)
Theme
‘Fermented Foods- Unlocking Potential for Health and Prosperity’
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Invitation
The Organizing Committee, on behalf of the Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods (SASNET-FF), cordially invites you to participate in the 12th International Conference (WBUAFSASNETCON-2025) on “Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social Well-Being”, to be held on December 19–20, 2025, at the Faculty of Dairy Technology, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India. This prestigious event is being hosted by the Faculty of Dairy Technology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur Campus. The conference will showcase major innovations in functional fermented foods—unveiling their remarkable nutritional and health benefits, ensuring quality and safety, and addressing potential risks that are centred around the inspiring theme: ‘Fermented Foods – Unlocking Potential for Health and Prosperity.’ It also aims to foster entrepreneurship and promote business opportunities in this sector. The conference will serve as a vital platform for dairy and food scientists, academicians, industry experts, policymakers, processors, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue, foster collaborations, and contribute toward advancements in the food industry while addressing emerging challenges.
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and valuable contributions to make this event a resounding success.
With best wishes and warm regards,
Prof. J.B. Prajapati
Coordinator, SASNET-FF, Anand,
Gujarat, India
President
Prof. S. K. Bag
Dean, F/O Dairy Technology, WBUAFS, Mohanpur, Nadia, WB
Chairman
Dr. Lopamudra Haldar
Professor, F/O Dairy Technology, WBUAFS, Mohanpur, Nadia, WB, Joint Organizing Secretary
Dr. Subrota Hati
Assistant Professor, SMC College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University &
Secretary, SASNET-FF, Anand, Gujarat, Joint Organizing Secretary
Address for Correspondence
Dr. Lopamudra Haldar, Joint Organizing Secretary, Faculty of Dairy Technology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur Campus, P.O. Krishi Viswavidyalaya – 741 252, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal, India. Mobile: +919862714273; E-mail Id: sasnetfdt.wbuafs2025@gmail.com
About the Organizing Institutes
⦿ Faculty of Dairy Technology, WBUAFS
Faculty of Dairy Technology was established in 1977 as the first Institute of its kind under Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (BCKV) at Mohanpur in the District of Nadia, West Bengal to impart dairy education in India, the Institute was subsequently recognized as a full-fledged Faculty of Dairy Technology (FDT) in 1995 with the creation of West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) bifurcating BCKV, F/O DT currently offers graduate programme of B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) and Master’s as well as Doctoral Programme in various disciplines of Dairy Sciences.
A students’ Dairy Plant of 5000 LPD capacity has also been established in the Faculty to impart practical training and provide research facilities to the students and others. The faculty is located in a clean lush green campus at Mohanpur which is about 50 KM away towards north from Kolkata. The place is well connected with roads to Kolkata and other places, and the nearest railway station Kanchrapara under Eastern Railway is located at a distance of about 10 KM. Local trains from early morning to late night at regular short intervals are available from Sealdah Jn. to Kanchrapara (takes about 55 min). One can easily reach Kanchrapara also from other stations located at Kolkata.
Outstation delegates, however, will be provided with transportation facilities by the organising committee from Kanchrapara railway station to the venue/place of accommodation.
Faculty Location
⦿ Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods (SASNET – FF)
Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods (SASNET – FF) was established in November 2003 and is registered as a scientific society in India. It is basically an association of researchers, professionals, academicians, food industry personnel and all those who are interested in research, development and promotion of fermented foods especially for public health and social well-being. At present the network has more than 400 active members.
Initially support, advice and encouragement from late Dr. V. Kurien and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan were of greater importance for the development of the network. At present our network is blessed with many stalwarts in our advisory and governing councils. The objectives of the network are to develop a forum for scientists for exchanging information in the field of food fermentation; to promote collaborative research programmes among scientists of Europe and South Asian countries and also to collaborate with food industries in product development and marketing of fermented foods. The network co-ordination executed two EU sponsored projects on fermented foods and conducted four strategic meetings and workshops for policy makers of R & D Institutions, heads of dairy and foods industries as well as press, media and social workers to spread the scientific information about the goodness of fermented foods. The networks have organized ten international conferences, f ive regional conferences and several other strategic meetings. It has actively facilitated joint educational and research programs between Lund University and AAU through exchange of students and collaborative research projects. The network has handled various projects sponsored by European Commission for research as well higher education. The SASNET-FF network also publishes research, reviews and short communications related to fermented foods in the International Journal of Fermented Foods.
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Transport and Accommodation
The organizing committee will provide assistance for transport facility and accommodation in the guest house/nearby hotels on payment basis. The student participants will be accommodated in the hostel/dormitory. Prior information is required on type of accommodation desired and travel plan with itinerary.
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