What is ICPMF?

The International Committee on Predictive Modelling in Food (ICPMF) was founded on 12 September 2011 in Dublin during the ICPMF-7 conference. Since 2014, ICPMF is a subcommittee of The International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH), and through this link, is now under the umbrella of the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS).

GOALS

Predictive Modelling for Food

To foster the development and use of mathematical modelling in food science

Food Safety and Quality

To Improve Food Safety and Quality and Food Process Optimisation through transferring the Know-How on Predictive Model to the different levels along the Food Chains

Predictive Modeller Community

To create a strong predictive modeller community able to advance in Predictive Mathematical Tools for Food by increasing the presence in media, science, academia, etc

Educational Programmes

To develop educational programmes to train scientists, academia and food professionals in Predictive Modelling Tools in Foods

Objectives

• Promote the development and application of predictive mathematical models for microbiological, chemical, and physical behavior in food products.
• Improve food safety and quality by optimising processes using predictive tools.
• Foster a community of predictive modellers through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Provide educational programs and training on predictive modelling for food professionals.