FOSTER or Food Science Student Conference is an annual event held to facilitate Food Technology students, lecturers, scientists, and practitioners to share their findings and insights with each other. This year is the 21st year of the food science and technology student meeting. We are very pleased by the enthusiasm of all participants that led FOSTER to still continue to be held every year. The theme of FOSTER 2021 is “Pushing the Boundaries: Sustainable and Responsible Food Innovation”. 

Many people began to realize the importance of sustainability. The Food Industry and Food System certainly cannot be separated from this. Going forward, we need to think about how to surpass our limits and produce food innovations that are not only nutritious but also environmentally friendly and sustainable.

This conference proceeding compiles the research from Indonesian scientists that participated in FOSTER 2021. It is hoped that everyone can gain new insights regarding sustainable food innovation and keep innovating for the betterment of Indonesia and the future.