Food Research International is the successor to the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Journal. Building on the quality and strengths of its predecessor, Food Research International has been developed to create a truly international forum for the communication of research in food science.Food Research International publishes original research papers and aims to provide an international forum for the rapid dissemination of significant research in the various disciplines encompassing the science and technology of food. Topics covered by the journal include: physical properties of food microbiology chemistry and analysis process science food safety food qualitysensory studiesnutritional propertiesOther features of the journal include Review Articles, an Applied Technology Section reviewing emerging technologies, a Forum section for Viewpoints on topical issues, Book Reviews, and a Conference Calendar. Related Conference Food Safety Objectives: Public Health, HACCP and Science will take place on December 4-5, 2000 at Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA. The conference will explore ways and means of improving food safety through Food Safety Objectives (FSOs) focussing on the following topics; Testing and Detection; Microbiology; Food Processing Technology; Public Health and Consumer Behavior. For details visit http://www.elsevier.com/locate/fso2000