International Center for Food Chain and Network Research

Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn)

Established in 2006 for the support of international cooperation in promoting Food Chain and Network Research

• Engaged in the core group of the
  European Technology Platform ‘Food for Life’ (http://etp.ciaa.be)
  Coordinating the international work group on ‘Food Chain Management’
• Coordinating different European chain projects with focus on chain analysis, chain quality organization, and chain trust in a variety of food sectors (meat, cereals, fruits & vegetables etc.)
• Cooperating with Wageningen University in the organization of an international network of centers for chain research (a.o. from Brazil, China, Australia)

Next conferences 4th International Workshop 'Cold Chain Management' September 27 - 28, 2010 Program February 14 - 18, 2011, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria 5th International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks IAMA International Conference of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, June 20-24, 2011, Frankfurt, Germany Forthcoming open project workshops Quarisma, Sept 28, 2010 Ensuring Quality and Food Safety in European Pork Chains

• Coordinating a graduate study program on quality management (‘Quality Manager junior’) in cooperation with German Association for Quality Assurance
  
• Coordinating the Rhine Food Cooperation Platform, a joint PPP project initiative in collaboration with Wageningen University that brings together the rich research potential of the region with the food industry accumulation in the Rhine valley and its surroundings.