Published twice a year, the free online Shimadzu Journal focuses on specific topics in each issue.
It introduces collaborative research, and contains many technical reports and application notes written by Shimadzu.

Vol11 ISSUE2 Food Science and Technology

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Shimadzu Corporation is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025. Amidst evolving customer and industry needs, we have upheld our philosophy of “Contributing to Society through Science and Technology”, continuously refining our technologies and solutions through collaboration with scientists and researchers. The trust we have built through these partnerships is invaluable.
In this issue of "Food Science and Technology", we turn our attention to the food industry, a cornerstone of health and the global economy. Analytical instruments play a crucial role in ensuring food quality and safety, and this edition focuses on the latest innovations within this vital sector. We present insights and advancements that reflect the evolving landscape of food science, aiming to support the efforts of professionals dedicated to enhancing food safety and quality. We hope this issue will play a useful role in the work of these individuals and groups.

Vol.11 Issue2

A trusted partnership.
“Always a top priority for instrumentation in my lab.”
We had the privilege of interviewing Professor Amadeo Fernández-Alba from the University of Almería, Spain. As the Head of the European Reference Laboratory for Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables, he shared his expert insights on food pesticides, SFC analysis, and more.