On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite you to attend the 5th International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (5-ISPMF) to be held in Nanchang University, Nanchang, China on August 25-30, 2021. 5-ISPMF is organized by the International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety (IADNS), Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE) and the Phytochemical Society of Asia (PSA). We very much look forward to welcoming you at Nanchang University which resides in Nanchang. Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi Province, China and a famous historical and cultural city with a history of over 2,200 years. It has been described as “a given land abundant in natural resources and outstanding in producing talented figures”. Nanchang is a scenic and environmentally friendly city with beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes. The Gan River passes through the city from south to north, and the whole city is dotted with rivers and lakes. At the outskirts of the city you can see green mountains. The Symposium aims to explore the recent advances in the area of phytochemicals in medicine and food. We hope to bring together scientists of all ages to provide an excellent platform for exchanging ideas, discussing challenges, sharing success stories and setting up new research collaborations. Your active participation will certainly make 5-ISPMF symposium a great success. Welcome to beautiful Nanchang!