By: Ty Wagoner “So what’s the deal with airplane food?” Mediocre comedy routines have posed this question for decades, but there may be some scientific truth to that comedy shtick. It turns out that flying high at 32,000 feet...
Name: Beth Pletsch Job title: PhD Student/Research assistant University: Purdue University, Department of Food Science IFT Division(s) to which you belong: Nutrition Division, Carbohydrates Division How did you go about finding your current job? When applying for graduate programs,...
By: Amelia Chen Large family events can be exhausting and hectic and entertaining, so what better way to encourage everyone – well, the adults – to unwind than with a festive cocktail. I could start to delve into the...
By: Alex Pierce-Feldmeyer I have food anxiety. It isn’t debilitating but I often experience internal battles when I discover new food products. I am not jealous per say, (Aw man, I had that idea last Saturday!) I think I mostly...
Name: Robert Sevenich Job title: Research fellow/ PhD-student University: TU Berlin Department of Food Biotechnology and Process Engineering IFT Division to which you belong: International Division Highest Level of Education/Degree: Dipl.-Ing. What does your schedule look like today?...
By: Morgan Rease Love it or hate it, tequila is without a doubt Mexico’s most recognized alcoholic beverage. However, its repuation is not always one of prestige. Too often tequila is associated with rough nights and rougher mornings, the...
Hello IFTSA! For those of you who don’t know me I will start by introducing myself. My name is Amy DeJong and I am truly honored to be serving as your President for the next year. Currently, I’m a...
Name: Helen Joyner Job title: Assistant Professor Company: University of Idaho (School of Food Science) IFT Divisions to which you belong: Dairy Foods Division; Education, Extension, & Outreach Division; Food Engineering Division; Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division Highest Level of Education/Degree: Ph.D. What is...
By: Amelia Chen I was in second or third grade when I had my first encounter with an edible insect. It was a chocolate covered cricket, the gift I happened to choose from our class’s Secret Santa pile. I...
By: Ty Wagoner Move over, kale. See you later, açai. Turmeric is the new super food in town. In classic “old is new” fashion, food manufacturers (and the growing nutraceutical market) are turning to the foods of yesteryear as...