CHICAGO – May 7, 2024 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system with members spanning academia, government, and industry, is pleased to announce this year’s Achievement Awards winners as well as the 2024 Class of IFT Fellows. Being elected as an IFT Fellow and winning an IFT Achievement Award are widely considered among the highest honors awarded in the science of food community.
This year’s Achievement Award recipients are:
Meanwhile, here is the 2024 Class of IFT Fellows:
“To be considered as an IFT Fellow or a winner of an IFT Achievement Award, nominees must demonstrate a history of notable contributions in the food and beverage sector – from professional leadership and volunteer service to helping promote and advance the science of food and its application. IFT is thrilled to be honoring these exemplary individuals and celebrate their commitment to improving the global food system through science and innovation,” said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean.
Learn more about the 2024 Achievement Award winners and the 2024 IFT Fellows.
This year’s IFT Fellows and Achievement Award winners will be celebrated at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The Fellows Recognition Forum will be from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT on Sunday, July 14. The Awards Ceremony and Reception will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT on Sunday, July 14 at the IFT FIRST Theater. IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) includes the largest global food science and innovation expo and more than 100 scientific sessions and multi-disciplinary discussions focused on groundbreaking scientific research and solutions in novel technology and innovation, health and nutrition, sustainability and climate, food safety, and consumer insights and education.
To learn more about IFT FIRST, go to www.iftevent.org.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of over 11,000 individual members from more than 100 countries committed to advancing the science of food. Since 1939, IFT has brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology and related professions from academia, government, and industry to solve the world’s greatest food challenges. IFT works to ensure that its members have the resources they need to learn, grow, and innovate to advance the science of food as the population and the world evolve. IFT believes that science and innovation is essential to ensuring a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. For more information, please visit ift.org.
Dennis Van Milligen
Director, Public and Media Relations
Institute of Food Technologists
630-853-3022
[email protected]
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is pleased to announce that Catherine (Chengchu) Liu, PhD, has been selected as a 2024 IFT Fellow – one of the highest honors bestowed upon a member of the science of food community.
IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund and PepsiCo have selected Josiah Muriuki from the University of Pretoria, South Africa as the winner of the joint Academic and Travel Undergraduate Hybrid Scholarship.
Being elected as an IFT Fellow and winning an IFT Achievement Award are widely considered among the highest honors awarded in the science of food community.
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) has elected Jana Schreuder from Stellenbosch University in South Africa as its next Board President, becoming the first President-Elect from a non-U.S. institution in the history of IFTSA.
IFT has unveiled its pre-event educational workshops, formerly known as short courses, that will be held July 13-14 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and will officially kick-off IFT FIRST: Expo and Event.
New ingredient trends are increasingly driven by the desire for foods and ingredients consumers recognize--and that boast big health benefits--says food scientist and innovator James Gratzek.
Mattson’s survey of anti-obesity medication patients showcases the potential disruption these new weight-loss drugs may have on the food industry and what consumers will be looking for in their foods and beverages.
Five organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger and sustainably boosting nutrition earn top honors in this year’s Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.
The 31st publication by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association provides an update on recent progress in the consideration of flavoring ingredients generally recognized as safe under the Food Additives Amendment.
A roundup of news from food industry suppliers, including sponsored content from Kyowa Hakko.
The May episodes of Omnivore feature not-to-be-missed expert commentary on the latest food system innovations, challenges, and cutting-edge science.
In this episode, we explore the collaborative efforts from the EPA, USDA, and FDA in formulating a national strategy to halve food loss and waste by 2030.
Get the latest expert insights into the world of food science and technology in the April 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast, brought to you from Food Technology magazine.
Get fast-tracked into the world of the science of food with the March 2024 episodes of IFT’s Omnivore podcast.
Get fast-tracked into the world of the science of food with the March 2024 episodes of IFT’s Omnivore podcast.