By Dr. Benjamin Chapman I’m a total food safety nerd. Had I not emailed my graduate school mentor, colleague and friend Doug Powell in the winter of 2000 looking for an on-campus summer job (while I was an undergraduate...
By Felicia Loo Health -one of the keywords that have prompted the initialization of changes in our life. The health industry expects continuous profit. . According to WHO, the pharmaceutical industry alone is a$300 billion industry annually and will...
By IFTSA Competition Task Force Attention IFTSA competition participants! We have some exciting news to share. IFTSA is currently investigating our competitions in order to improve them for the future. This includes making small rule changes and clarifications, as...
By Diana Maricruz Perez Santos As food scientists we must be able to communicate our knowledge and research to others. But as food geeks, sometimes this skill eludes us. As a PhD student, each year I present my project...
By Lily Yang A project I’ve recently been working on with a fellow food science friend has us both perusing the depths of Youtube to uncover the latest and greatest of burger videos. Yup! You read that right, upwards...
By Kristy Vest Fermentation creates a junction where science, food, and art intersect. It is microbiology meets sensory science meets pure delight! This post suggests just a few of the principals involved in the creation of a fermented masterpiece....
By Matt Cael It has been my pleasure to serve as your 2012-2013 IFTSA President. It was great to meet many of you at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago. I would like to extend a...
By IFTSA As announced at the 2013 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, this September we are encouraging all sections and student clubs to take part in the IFT Day of Service. Continue reading for more information on what...
By Jon Baugher Hey there OFFICIAL FOOD GEEKS! This is Jon Baugher, your current IFTSA President. I am extremely honored and excited for this opportunity to lead our dynamic organization throughout the upcoming year. I wanted to start by...
By: Emily Wolter I was relaxing last night watching TV and winding down after a nice weekend. Typically, I watch The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network on Sunday nights. However, I nestled into the comfy couch a bit early...