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Gaining Perspective: The Impact of the Oil Spill on the Seafood Industry
by Kelly Frederick Since the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion on April 20, in the Gulf of Mexico, the media has been fixated on the oil spill and its effects on the environment and the cleanup process. For the food industry, there has… Read more
Changing the Conversation About Processed Foods
by Mary Ellen Kuhn As most members of the processed food industry would no doubt agree, the industry has a great story to tell but frequently is saddled with responding defensively to a steady stream of misperceptions and miscommunication about… Read more
Scientific Sessions: Tuesday Morning Highlights
Sunrise Sessions Food science: Wow, what a major! Session 199, Tuesday, 7:15–8:15 a.m. Room: S501ab Track: Education & Professional Development Today we wonder how we will produce enough qualified graduates in the food science field(s)…. Read more
Scientific Sessions: Tuesday Afternoon Highlights
Panel Discussion Best practice risk communication: Challenges for food safety versus food defense events Session 274: Tuesday, 1:15–2:45 p.m. Room: S402ab Track: Food Safety & Defense When the outbreak happens, what will you say—to… Read more
Mintel Releases New Consumer Data on Sustainability
by Mary Ellen Kuhn “Making Sense of Sustainability: What Consumers Really Think” was the title of a data-packed session on Monday morning, July 19. But as Krista Faron, Director of Innovation and Insights for global market intelligence firm… Read more
Get New Insights Into Processed Foods and Food Science
Communicating the contributions of processed foods and addressing public perceptions Session 205 Tuesday, July 20, 8:30–10 a.m. Room: S404abc Track: Food Processing & Packaging This session will provide new insights into the ways in… Read more
The Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill on the Food System
Late-breaking session: Impact of the Gulf oil spill on the food system & beyond Session 214 Tuesday, July 20, 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Room: S402ab Track: Food Safety & Defense This session will provide an overview of the implications of… Read more
Get a Jump Start with Tuesday’s Sunrise Sessions
Introduced at last year’s Annual Meeting, Sunrise Sessions offer early risers an opportunity for some bonus education. Given their popularity last year, you will find more on the schedule for this year. Four were held on Sunday, July 18, and three… Read more
Scientific Sessions: Monday Afternoon Highlights
Panel Discussion Harmonizing international regulations for control of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods Session 174, Monday, 1:30–3 p.m. Room: S504cd Track: Public Policy, Food Laws & Regulations The panel will discuss the… Read more
Scientific Sessions: Monday Morning Highlights
General Session Making sense of sustainability: What consumers really think Session 111, Monday, 10:30 a.m.–noon Room: S402ab Track: Sustainability Sustainability has become a buzzword across the food industry, but what does it really mean… Read more
Daniel Pink Dissects Motivation Science
by Mary Ellen Kuhn On matters of motivation, there’s a mismatch between what science knows and what business does, contended Annual Meeting & Food Expo Keynote Session speaker Daniel Pink, who addressed a capacity crowd in McCormick Place… Read more
Investigating the Potential Benefits, Challenges of Nanotechnology for Food
Despite the early hour, attendees packed the conference room at McCormick Place in Chicago on Sunday, July 18, for the IFT Sunrise Session “Nanoscale Science for Food.” Offering an excellent primer to the field of nanoscience and technology,… Read more
Don’t Miss the Distinguished Lecturers
by Kelly Frederick As part of the IFT Annual Meeting Scientific Program, 12 of IFT’s Divisions of special interest and expertise have invited especially accomplished and exemplary professionals to present leading-edge research and information… Read more
Keynoter to Share Surprising Insights Into the Science of Motivation
by Mary Ellen Kuhn Fascinating, persuasive, visionary—words like these are frequently bandied about by reviewers describing the work of bestselling author and IFT Annual Meeting keynote speaker Daniel Pink. Pink will address the Keynote Session… Read more
Scientific Sessions: Sunday Morning Highlights
Sunrise Sessions Nanoscale science for food: A primer Session 6, Sunday, 7:30–8:30 a.m. Room: S502ab Track: Emerging Technologies & Ingredient Innovations Nanoscale science, engineering and technology is rapidly advancing and… Read more
Scientific Sessions: Sunday Afternoon Highlights
General Session Food safety in an emerging regulatory environment: Impact on food industry and the consumer Session 48, Sunday, 1:30–3 p.m. Room: S403ab Track: Food Safety & Defense The symposium will address the following specific… Read more
Rise and Shine for Sunrise Sessions
Introduced at last year’s Annual Meeting, Sunrise Sessions offer early risers an opportunity for some bonus education. Given their popularity last year, you will find more on the schedule for this year—four on Sunday, July 18, and three on… Read more
