By: John Frelka GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, have long been villainized by those in certain so-called “healthy eating” circles typically including followers of Dr. Oz and/or the Food Babe. But are GMOs truly as harmful as they are...
By: Elizabeth Clark Summer is upon us, which means summer vacations are being planned. There are many options for those looking to get away, and one very popular choice is to go on a cruise. Everything about a cruise...
Name: Laura Willis Job title: Research Associate Company: Novozymes Biologicals IFT Divisions to which you belong: International, Dairy Foods and Education, Extension and Outreach Highest Level of Education/Degree: Master’s What is your favorite quote? “Research is what I’m doing...
What a year it has been! It’s time again to celebrate the amazing things going on at IFTSA chapters. Spring is truly an epic time for IFTSA, as each area hosts its annual area meeting. These gatherings are not...
By: Matt Teegarden It could just be that I’ve let my eavesdropping habit spiral out of control, but more and more I am hearing people say, “I can’t pronounce that ingredient, I don’t want it in my food”...
By: Amelia Chen At our IFTSA area meeting, all we had to say was that we were in town for a food trivia competition for the hotel concierge to chuckle and overlook their policy for having a credit card...
IFT15 is just around the corner, and as always, the student competitions are some of the events that all attendees look forward to. Get ready to witness a battle of intellect in College Bowl, see how your colleagues decided to...
This post originally appeared on FutureFood 2050, a new publishing initiative from the Institute of Food Technologists that investigates how we will feed over 9 billion people by the year 2050. Trader Joe’s ex-president Doug Rauch hopes his newest...
By: Kelsey Tenney In the food science realm, we rarely leave our cocoon of knowledge and creativity. In fact, we have effectively cut ourselves off from many of the inspiring tastemakers out there while the food world has grown...
Name: Wayne Ellefson Job title: Senior Client Manager Company: Covance Laboratories IFT Divisions to which you belong: Nutraceutical & Functional Foods, Food Chemistry, Food Laws & Regulations, Biotechnology Highest Level of Education/Degree: BS, Chemistry What does your schedule look...