Since IFT presented the first Nicolas Appert Award in 1942, IFT’s Achievement Awards have grown to 19 different categories, honoring excellence in research, applications, and service to food science and technology.
The process of selecting the honorees starts with a jury of IFT members and volunteers who are appointed by the IFT Office of the President and led by a jury chair. The jury reviews nominations, completes ballots, and notifies IF…