The industry segment food has seen numerous developments in the past few years. So it is a good time to ask the question “What’s Next?”. As such, the human microbiome got into the focus of researchers and risk assessors. Novel proteins are being used for food manufacturing, both, from insects and plants. But what are the opportunities, what are the risks? How do we tackle the ever‐increasing numbers of potential adulterants? Are nontargeted methods the answer? can consumer help with testing? What can portable consumer devices achieve and where might be challenges? How far we are in method harmonization for detection of allergens in foods? How did pandemics impact on consumers and eating habits? And last but not least, how can we avoid food waste?
Our panel of internationally recognized speakers will address these questions and aim to provide some answers.
Speakers include

• Prof. Maria De Angelis – University of Bari
• Dr. Catherine Bessy – FAO
• Dr. Francesco Montanari – Arcadia International
• Dr. Filiz Köksel – University of Manitoba
• Dr. Vincenzina Fusco – CNR
• Prof. Clare Mills – UniMAnchester
• Dr. Marta Prado – INL
• Dr. Palmir Orlando and Dr. Sohier – AOAC International
• Dr. Martin Aljewin – NEN
• Dr. Georgina Ross – WUR
• Dr. Nathalie GIllard ‐ CER
• Dr. Linda Monaci ‐ CNR

Dear friends, colleagues, scientists,
I took over the MoniQA presidency from Dr. Bert Popping and I am pleased to announce that I will act as MoniQA President for the coming period 2021-2022. Due to the restrictions of the pandemic, we did not manage to meet in person but in the meanwhile we have intensively worked within the Association and met frequently to pave the way for future activities within MoniQA Association.

Linda Monaci