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Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Joins Beacon Leacturers

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle

IFT has announced that Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, Executive Director, European Food Safety Authority, will be the third Beacon Lecturer at this summer’s 2013 IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo. Scheduled to speak on July 14, 2013, from 4:00 to… Read more

April 24, 2013 9:27 am Kelly Hensel no comments

Keynote Speaker: CNN’s Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakarja

IFT has just announced that Fareed Zakaria will be the keynote speaker at this summer’s Annual Meeting and Food Expo. The host of CNN’s international affairs program—Fareed Zakaria GPS—Dr. Zakaria is also the Editor-at-Large of TIME, a… Read more

April 22, 2013 2:13 pm Kelly Hensel no comments

IFT’s Nanoscience Conference Returns

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The IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference is back and better than ever. It will be held July 12–13 at the Hilton Chicago, in Chicago, Ill., just prior to the Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Join expert speakers from around the world and… Read more

March 6, 2013 9:50 am Kelly Hensel 2 comments

Registration Now Open for IFT’s 2013 Annual Meeting & Food Expo

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You can now register for 2013 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, taking place July 13–16 in Chicago, Ill. Join thousands of your colleagues from around the world to learn about the newest trends, products, ingredients, processing technologies,… Read more

March 6, 2013 6:26 am Kelly Hensel no comments

2012 IFT Live Articles

Official 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo Wrap Up

IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo® June 25–28, Las Vegas, Nev. Food professionals from all over the globe gathered in Las Vegas for the IFT 2012 Annual Meeting & Food Expo® June 26–28, 2012, to make this year’s event a huge success…. Read more

July 13, 2012 12:17 pm Kelly Hensel no comments

Healthy Beginnings Lead to Healthy Lives

Jose Saavedra

From the time humans are born, everything they put in their mouths ultimately affects the body’s immunological response and how they metabolize food. During the Beacon Lecture on Wednesday, June 27, Jose Saavedra, Nestlé Nutrition and Johns… Read more

June 27, 2012 6:32 pm Toni Tarver 1 comment

IFT Continues to Show It Cares

IFT Cares logo

The 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo will wrap up in a meaningful way for dozens of attendees who will volunteer on Friday, June 29, as part of the annual IFT Cares anti-hunger initiative. Volunteers will spend Friday morning working at the… Read more

June 27, 2012 3:15 pm Mary Ellen Kuhn no comments

New Name for Blue Diamond Division

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Demand for almond ingredients is growing steadily, and to reflect its ability to meet that demand, the Blue Diamond Industrial Products Division has a new name: the Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division. “Our new name better captures… Read more

June 27, 2012 12:28 pm Mary Ellen Kuhn 1 comment

PepsiCo’s Khan Challenges Conventional R&D Wisdom

Mehmood Kahn

At the Beacon Lecture on Tuesday afternoon, Mehmood Khan, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, Global Nutrition Group, and Chief Scientific Officer of PepsiCo, discussed the global food landscape from food policies, obesity, and food production to waste,… Read more

June 27, 2012 11:47 am 2 comments

Don’t Miss the IFT Community Live: Division Connection

Wednesday, June 27 5:00–6:30 p.m. Rooms N245-N251 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV Come and learn more about IFT’s division at this open networking reception! The first 500 attendees will receive a free drink ticket. IFT… Read more

June 27, 2012 11:31 am no comments

Members Offer Ideas for Current & Future IFT Programming

Town Hall Meeting Discussion Groups

At the Town Hall Forum on Tuesday afternoon, about 100 members, volunteer leaders, and staff gathered to learn more about and provide input on current and future IFT programs. The forum hosted three information stations on “IFT Board of Directors… Read more

June 27, 2012 10:07 am no comments

Career Fair Proves Successful for Students, Companies

Kellogg's representatives talk with Career Fair attendees

With 30 companies in attendance at this year’s IFT Career Fair, held Tuesday, June 26, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center, it’s no wonder the aisles were crowded with graduates and students seeking internships and… Read more

June 26, 2012 4:41 pm Kelly Hensel no comments

IFT Kicks Off Campaign to Counter Misconceptions about Food Science

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today launched a new public education  campaign called ”A World Without Food Science” (www.worldwithoutfoodscience.org) that will aim to generate greater awareness of the role food science plays in… Read more

June 26, 2012 12:12 pm no comments

Students Take on Sin City

If you are a student and looking for events to connect with your peers you’ve come to the right place. You can always participate in the Fun Run which takes place Wednesday, June 27, from 6:15–7:15 a.m. Or there are many other events—social… Read more

June 26, 2012 10:00 am Kelly Hensel no comments

New Professionals Network to Win

The New Professionals Pass Program is back for the second year. Join in on events with high networking potential (listed below), find the New Professionals poster, and fill out a pass or scan the QR code. The more events you attend, the broader your… Read more

June 26, 2012 6:00 am Kelly Hensel no comments

Tap into the Insights of IFT’s Beacon Lecturers

Mehmood Khan

Want to spend a fast-paced 45 minutes expanding your horizons and gaining new insights? If so, you’ll definitely want to set aside time in your schedule for the Beacon Lectures, which take place from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, and… Read more

June 25, 2012 7:00 am Mary Ellen Kuhn no comments

Special Events Pavilion Features Trends, Competitions, and Marketing Tips

Almond Board of California

It’s easy to get swept up in the craziness and excitement that is the Food Expo floor. However, apart from holding meetings and presentations in their booth, some exhibitors will be featuring larger-scale presentations in the Special Events… Read more

June 22, 2012 8:54 am Kelly Hensel no comments

Preview: 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo

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IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo® June 25–28 , Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas has long enjoyed a reputation as the capital of the U.S. gaming industry, a key draw for many of the 38 million people who visit the destination each year. This summer,… Read more

May 18, 2012 3:36 pm Kelly Hensel 1 comment

Join in the Celebrations on the Expo Floor

For many companies exhibiting at this year’s Food Expo, celebration is in order due to an anniversary, new merger, etc. Here are some exhibitors to stop by and congratulate: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (booth 2438) celebrates its 100th… Read more

May 18, 2012 2:17 pm Kelly Hensel no comments

New for 2012

Recipes for Healthy Kids

The 2012 Annual Meeting & Food Expo® offers some exciting new features for attendees. Taste the Expo: Show-goers polled about last year’s Food Expo reported that product tasting/obtaining samples was one of their top three reasons for… Read more

May 18, 2012 1:03 pm Kelly Hensel no comments

Stay in the Loop at the Annual Meeting & Food Expo

Mobile App

Accessing and sharing information about the Annual Meeting & Food Expo has never been easier and more convenient. Here’s a look at a few of the options. Smartphone Mobile Application: Available for iPhones, iTouches, iPads, Androids, and… Read more

May 18, 2012 12:52 pm Kelly Hensel 2 comments

Starbuck’s Howard Schultz to Speak at IFT12

Howard Schultz

The Importance of Innovation The Institute of Food Technologists has announced that Howard Schultz, president, chairman, and chief executive officer of Starbucks, will be the Keynote speaker at the 2012 Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Named… Read more

May 7, 2012 3:33 pm Kelly Hensel no comments

Registration Now Open for the 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Las Vegas

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Starting today, March 1, 2012, you can register for 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, taking place June 25-28 in Las Vegas, Nev. Join thousands of your colleagues from around the world to learn about the newest trends, products, ingredients,… Read more

March 1, 2012 7:52 am Kelly Hensel no comments