World Food Day Marked at the UNSA Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences

On the occasion of World Food Day, on 14 October 2026, students of the culinary program from the Secondary Hospitality and Tourism School Sarajevo visited the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences.

The educational visit involved 60 students accompanied by four teachers, with the aim of connecting theoretical knowledge with practical experience and familiarizing them with modern processes of production, processing, quality control, and food safety.

The Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Jasmin Grahić, welcomed the students. Prof. Dr. Munevera Begić, Vice-Dean for Teaching, spoke about the Faculty's work, its study programs, and educational opportunities, presenting the Faculty to the students and highlighting its importance in educating future experts.

An educational lecture titled "The Future of Food – How Innovations and Technology Influence What We Will Eat" was delivered by Prof. Dr. Almir Toroman. Students had the opportunity to learn more about innovations, modern technologies, and trends shaping the future of food, as well as the challenges in ensuring quality, safe, and sustainable nutrition.

A particularly interesting part of the program was the tour of the Faculty's laboratories, coordinated by Prof. Dr. Lejla Biber and accompanied by Faculty laboratory assistants. Through direct exposure to laboratory work, students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge regarding quality control and food safety, the characteristics of various food items, and modern processing and treatment procedures.

During the tour, the following laboratories were presented:

• The Dairy Laboratory was presented by Prof. Dr. Tarik Dizdarević, who familiarized students with the characteristics of milk and dairy products and the importance of quality control.
• The Microbiology Laboratory was presented by Berina Imamović, MA, who highlighted the significance of microbiological safety and food security.
• The Technology Laboratory was presented by students Dajana Šeovac, Elma Seferević, Alma Hindić, and Esma Bezdrob, who introduced students to various aspects of food product technology.
• The Laboratory for Technology of Plant-Origin Products was presented by Mirela Smajić Murtić, MA, who explained the processing technology and characteristics of plant-origin products.

The visit program concluded with an educational quiz prepared by student Anela Hodžić, intended for all participating students. The quiz provided an opportunity for students to test and reinforce their acquired knowledge, demonstrate their interest, and round off this educational experience through social interaction. Appropriate gifts were prepared for the most successful participants.

The visit was realized by connecting teaching content from the area of "Operational Tasks and Workplace Preparation" with real processes that precede the preparation and processing of ingredients in the hospitality industry. In this way, students expanded their knowledge about the importance of ingredient quality, hygiene, food safety, and the application of modern technologies in their future profession.

The visit by students from the Secondary Hospitality and Tourism School Sarajevo was a wonderful opportunity to mark World Food Day at the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, through education, knowledge exchange, and practical experience. Students had the chance to learn more about food quality and safety, modern food production and processing technologies, and the importance of science in shaping the future of food. We believe that the lectures, laboratory tour, and educational quiz contributed to their knowledge and sparked additional interest in the world of food and food technology.

The future of food begins with knowledge, and quality, safe food is the foundation of a healthier and more sustainable society!