"The International Hydrocolloids Conference has established a forum and provided a platform for the worldwide academic and commercial scientists and technologists to exchange and discuss new ideas and findings in the study and application of hydrocolloids. The theme of the 10th IHC is "Hydrocolloids Science Solutions in an Evolving World". The scientific program of this year’s conference will cover current topics and recent progress in the areas of hydrocolloid science and technology."