OUR FOCUS

As the executive committee of SAAFECS, we strive to expand knowledge, learning and scholarship in all the fields related to Consumer Sciences. These broad fields include, among others, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, interior design and – development, education, entrepreneurship, consumer issues, and sustainable consumption and – production.

In my role as the current president of SAAFECS, I endeavour to construct bridges to strengthen connections between industry and education, scholars and teachers, researchers and consumers in general. To this extent, SAAFECS has increased its efforts to disseminate information, support students and researchers in data gathering efforts, and present opportunities for sharing of information and networking. We have offered several webinars over the past months and are currently planning the 16th International SAAFECS Conference, which will take place in 2024. 

I invite you to take a look around our website; let us know if you are interested in becoming a member and if there is something you think we can help with. We look forward to meeting you!

Keep an eye out for the announcement of the upcoming Conference and other opportunities to join us in growing and expanding the body of knowledge and scholarship together.

Prof Adri Du Toit

President: SAAFECS