Sessions
2011 IFT Live Articles
Creating Winning Sustainability Initiatives
June 14, 2011, 12:46 pm
by Mary Ellen Kuhn The relationship between return on investment (ROI) and operating sustainably was a recurring theme in Session 230, “Sustainability: How Beverage Innovation Award Winners Did It,” held Tuesday morning, June 14, at the IFT… Read more
Restaurant Industry Serves Up Sustainability
June 13, 2011, 5:21 pmby Mary Ellen Kuhn Foodservice operators are getting greener. Research conducted by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) supports this fact, reported Chris Moyer of NRA’s ConServe initiative, which encourages restaurant industry operators… Read more
Ensuring Food Safety after a Nuclear Disaster
June 13, 2011, 1:48 pm
by Karen Nachay Environmental accidents do affect the food supply and consumer perceptions of food safety, but speed, consistency, and communication are keys to responding to food safety issues, reported Ronald Klein, President of the Association… Read more
Make the Last Day Count with Sunrise Sessions
June 13, 2011, 11:00 amby Kelly Hensel I know, I know … it’s the last day of the meeting and you feel like you have been up for the past 72 hours straight. However, you don’t want to miss out on Tuesday’s Sunrise Sessions, which take place from 7:15–8:15 a.m…. Read more
Your Love for Fat May Be All in the Genes
June 12, 2011, 3:04 pmby Kelly Hensel It’s no surprise that the United States’ obesity rate is on the rise. However, you might be shocked to find out that it’s not only the environment—living near fast food vs. healthy food stores—that affects obesity, it is… Read more
Keynote Session: Speaking Out for Science
June 12, 2011, 2:14 pm
by Mary Ellen Kuhn Journalist Michael Specter and panelists representing the food industry tackled the complicated question of how to go about changing the image of food science in the marketplace during a provocative Keynote Session on Sunday… Read more
Clemens to Food Scientists: Make a Difference
June 11, 2011, 7:30 pm
by Mary Ellen Kuhn Speaking Saturday night, June 11, at the Awards Celebration, IFT President-Elect Roger Clemens called on food scientists to help build a better, more nutritious food supply—for consumers in the United States and throughout… Read more
Prestigious Speakers Offer Unique Perspectives on Food Science
June 11, 2011, 5:00 pm
by Toni Tarver New this year at the IFT Annual Meeting is the Beacon Lecturer series. Two sessions will be led by two prestigious individuals who use their extensive experience and knowledge to dispense provocative opinions and cutting-edge… Read more
An International Collaborative Approach to Food Science
June 11, 2011, 2:20 pmby Toni Tarver Finding solutions to complex issues is often more productive with collaboration. Consequently, the link between food safety and nutritional quality can benefit greatly from a global cooperative approach. Session 066… Read more
Michael Specter to Defend Science
June 11, 2011, 12:30 pm
by Mary Ellen Kuhn His book is titled Denialism, but there’s no denying that when New Yorker writer Michael Specter takes the stage during the Annual Meeting Keynote Session on Sunday morning, June 12, his presentation promises to be… Read more
Kick Off the Annual Meeting with Coffee and Sunrise Sessions
June 11, 2011, 11:00 amby Kelly Hensel Need incentive to get up early? How about free coffee and the opportunity for some bonus education? You can have it all at the Sunrise Sessions taking place from 7:15 –8:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 14. There… Read more
Design Your Own Learning Experience
June 11, 2011, 7:00 amby Kelly Hensel Brand new this year, we have set up a Knowledge Center, giving you a resource to learn more about IFT’s 11 key focus area and core science tracks, divisions, Trend and Solution Tours, additional educational offerings, and much… Read more
Dietary Guidelines Come Into Focus
May 5, 2011, 7:27 pmIn January 2011, the U.S. government released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Guidelines set a high standard designed to reduce overall caloric intake, eat more nutrient-dense foods, and increase physical activity to help reduce the… Read more
Sustainability Becomes Commonplace
May 5, 2011, 7:23 pmSustainability is becoming increasingly important for the food industry, as many consumers are demanding it. In fact, a Strategy One survey found three-quarters (75%) of adults surveyed agree that “eating green or sustainable foods will help me… Read more
Nanotechnology Heats Up
May 5, 2011, 7:12 pmNanotechnology, also known as nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, is a rapidly growing field of research and applied science that is revolutionizing various sectors of the economy including medicine, energy, electronics, and defense…. Read more
2010 IFT Live Articles
Gaining Perspective: The Impact of the Oil Spill on the Seafood Industry
July 20, 2010, 1:49 pm
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
July 20, 2010, 12:54 pm
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
July 19, 2010, 3:00 pmSunrise 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
July 19, 2010, 3:00 pmPanel 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
July 19, 2010, 2:39 pm
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
July 19, 2010, 1:00 pmCommunicating 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
July 19, 2010, 12:00 pmLate-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
July 19, 2010, 12:00 pmIntroduced 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
July 18, 2010, 4:00 pmPanel 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
July 18, 2010, 4:00 pmGeneral 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
July 18, 2010, 12:24 pm
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
July 18, 2010, 10:39 am
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
July 17, 2010, 6:00 amby 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
July 17, 2010, 4:00 am
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
July 17, 2010, 4:00 amSunrise 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
July 17, 2010, 4:00 amGeneral 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
July 15, 2010, 9:00 amIntroduced 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