SpoilControl

SpoilControl - Training in Sustainable Fermentation Technologies

Improvement of the quality and safety of fermented beverages through the management and control of spoilage microorganisms

Europe has a strong tradition of fermented drinks but faces increasing competition. Concerns about microbial spoilage in fermented foods are growing due to economic losses and health risks, which are exacerbated by societal and environmental changes. Therefore, the fermentation sector needs a unified global framework and training. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SPOILCONTROL project will train researchers in sustainable fermentation technologies to address challenges related to microbial spoilage and improve the safety and quality of fermented beverages. By studying non-conventional microbial species, raising public awareness about safety issues and quality in fermented foods, and promoting best practices for both industrial and consumer end-users, the project is expected to yield significant scientific, societal, and economic benefits.

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12 November 2026

By: SpoilControl

Fermentation Worlds Webinar Series – "Cognac, The French Spirit"

Join us for the next session of our Fermented Beverages Across the World webinar series! On 1 December 2026, Dr. Charles Descoins and Dr. Panagiotis Stamatopoulos from Hennessy will introduce us to the fascinating world of Cognac, one of France's most iconic spirits.

Discover the third edition of the SpoilControl Newsletter, highlighting our Doctoral Candidates’ latest research activities, participation in international conferences, and engagement with the wider public. This edition also features recent webinars from our Fermented Beverages Across the World series and updates from across the SpoilControl network.

What can traditional Australian fermented beverages teach us about yeast diversity and fermentation? Join us for the next webinar in our Fermented Beverages Across the World series, featuring Dr. Cristian Varela from Adelaide University, and discover the fermentation potential of yeast isolates from beverages produced by Australia’s Indigenous Peoples.

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We are delighted to announce a new webinar in our series Fermented Beverages Across the World! During this session, Dr. Lethiwe Lynett Mbuyane, Senior Lecturer in Food Science, will introduce Iqhilika, a traditional South African honey wine. She will explore how traditional knowledge and modern metabolomics can help us better understand this unique fermented beverage, its microbial and chemical diversity, and its potential.

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On Thursday, February 20th 2025 our Project Coordinator Warren Albertin hosted a session about Research and Innovation at Ensmac about Microbial Alterations in Fermented Beverages: How to Control Them?

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From 24 June 2025 to 26 June 2025 Quimper, France

Spoilers in Food - Conference - Quimper

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2025 new edition of Spoilers in Food conference will be held in Quimper !

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The International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology is a biennal conference aiming at bringing together yeast researcher from all over the world to discuss the latest developments on a broad array of topics.