The impact of food research
Participation in international organisations:
EU Research and innovation directorate, SCAR Food Systems working group, Dr. Alvija Šalaševičienė
Impact: projecting research in food science (2030 and 2050) in Europe and globally;
EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group), active member and the head of Lithuanian regional section Dr. R. Narkevičius.
Impact: Projection of technological lines, hygiene methodologies, spreading information and knowledge to European food industry companies;
ISEKI (International Food Association), active member: dr. A. Šalaševičienė.
Impact: Initiation of European projects and partnership in food science and technology;
IDF (International Dairy Federation) member of national dairy committee in Lithuania: Habil. dr. J.Šalomskienė;
Participation in accreditation and certification activities:
Institute’s employees experts of Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau: Habil. Dr. J. Šalomskienė (Microbiology), Dr. I. Mačionienė (Microbiology).
The auditor at DNV GL (Det Norske Veritas GL): Dr. A. Šalaševičienė.
Participation in standardisation activities:
LST TK 51 Food Analysis: Head of the Committee – Habil. Dr. J. Šalomskienė. She is also a head of the work group “Methods of Microbiological Analysis”;
LST TK 2 Milk and Dairy products, Head of the Committee – Dr. G. Alenčikienė;
ISO 6658:2017 Sensory Analysis – Methodology – General Guidance – leader of the work group Dr. G. Alenčikienė;
ISO/TC 34/SC Sensory Analysis 12/WG 1 Sensory Claims Member of the Committee Dr. G. Alenčikienė.
Participation in the committees of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania:
Dr. I. Jasutienė – member of Protective Designation Experts’ Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
Dr. A. Šalaševičienė – member of Scientific Council of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
Dr. A. Šarkinas – member of Council of Exceptional Quality Food and Agricultural Products;
Habil. dr. J. Šalomskienė – member of National Dairy committee of Lithuania;
Participation in national organisations:
Members of the Lithuanian Society of Microbiologists: Habil. Dr. J. Šalomskienė, Dr. A. Šarkinas.
Dr. A. Šarkinas is also a member of Agriculture and Forestry Science division of Lithuanian Science Academy, dealing with food safety and quality issues.
Scientific publications:
Until 2017 KTU Food Institute was the publisher of the scientific journal Food Chemistry and Technology;
- Dr. A. Šarkinas is a member of the Editorial Board of “Veterinary and Zootechnics” journal;
- Dr. G. Alenčikienė (since 2016) is a member of Editorial Board of “Food Research International“ journal;
- Dr. A. Šalaševičienė (since 2008) is a member of Editorial Board of “Annals. Food Science and Technology“ journal (University of Valahia, Romania).
PhD theses:
During the 60 years since the establishment of the Institute, 61 employees have defended their habilitation level and influenced the breakthrough of Lithuanian dairy industry, ensuring:
– Safety and quality of dairy products industry, adaptation of new technologies in production;
– Healthy and traditional recipes of bread
confectionary products, adaptation of new technologies in production;
– The development of functional drinks market;
– Safety in meat and fish industry, clean and proper environment of production, high quality products.