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Student Finalists Selected for IFT Product Development Competitions
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association announced the finalists for three of its product development competitions: the 35th Annual IFTSA and Mars Wrigley Product Development Competition, the Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Product Development Competition and the Smart Snacks for Kids Product Development Competition.
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IFT and FoodTech Venture Capital Firm PeakBridge Partner on IFT FIRST Startup Pavilion
The Startup Pavilion connects startups with peers, consulting groups, ingredient providers, business professionals, product developers and food scientists.
IFT Florida Section to Host Suppliers Night Expo
The showcase of food innovation and technology will be held Jan. 23, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.
IFT Student Association Chapters Celebrate 50 Years of Inspiring the Next Generation of Food Science Leaders
IFTSA chapters offer undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students studying food science or other related disciplines opportunities to enrich their academic experience and prepare for successful careers.
IFT Celebrates Inaugural Section Impact Award Winners for Volunteering Excellence in Food Science Community
Five IFT sections were recognized in the categories of innovative section programming, grants and scholarships, student engagement, section outreach and advocacy and public policy.
Submissions Open for Fourth Annual Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge
Awarding up to $1 million, the challenge is designed to create and accelerate the pace of innovations needed to transform food systems to become more nutritious, regenerative and equitable.
IFT Discusses How to Reduce Heavy Metals in Food in New White Paper
"Challenges, Risks, and Potential Solutions to Mitigate Heavy Metal Exposure” examines the causes and health effects of heavy metals in the U.S. food supply and explores how federal nutrition guidelines can better account for exposure to heavy metals, especially in vulnerable populations.
IFT Launches Fundamentals of Food Science Course for R&D and Manufacturing Professionals
The course aims to help scientists, engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs transitioning into the food industry; new professionals seeking a comprehensive foundation in food science; and professionals in the food sector looking to broaden their knowledge and skills.
Fourth Annual Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge to Open Nov. 1
The challenge awards $1 million every year to scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs and multidisciplinary teams across non-governmental organizations, non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions and small and emerging for-profit enterprises for their innovations that will help transform food systems globally.
IFT to Explore Artificial Food Coloring in Free Webinar
The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of how consumer concerns around artificial food coloring are influencing policies and shaping the future of additives in the food and beverage industry.
Viral Shukla from Cornell University Named President of IFT Student Association
Jana Schreuder from Stellenbosch University in South Africa has assumed the role of IFTSA president-elect.
