The College of Food Science and Technology at Nanchang University originates from the former Food Engineering Department of Jiangxi University of Technology and the Department of Food Science of Jiangxi University. In 1987, Jiangxi University of Technology established the College of Food Technology, and Chen Yun, then a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, wrote the sign board. In 1993, Jiangxi University and Jiangxi University of Technology merged to form Nanchang University. The former College of Food Technology of Jiangxi University of Technology merged with the former Department of Food Science of Jiangxi University. The School of Food Technology of Nanchang University was established. In 1994, it was reorganized with the Department of Biological Science and Engineering into the College of Life Science and Food Engineering of Nanchang University. In 2014, due to the development of the discipline, The College of Food Science and Technology was established

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