IFT Sustainable Food Systems Division

⏳ Last Call for Abstracts: IFT FIRST 2025! ⏳ Time is running out to submit your abstracts for IFT FIRST 2025, the premier global platform for sharing impactful food science research and innovations. Last year, abstract submissions led to innovative projects that received recognition and cash prizes! Congratulations again to our 2024 winners : 🏆 First Place: Julia Rivera, Kansas State University  Project title :Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum Intermedium) as a Novel and Sustainable Primary Ingredient in Extruded Precooked Pasta   🥈Second Place: Jesse Baker, San Diego State University Project title: Unlocking Seafood Flavors From Macroalgae: A Sustainable, Vegan Approach Will your idea be the next big winner? We are looking for creative and sustainable approached for food!! DON'T MISS OUT!! 💻 Submit your abstract here: Call for Abstracts https://lnkd.in/gW2puxeA 🗓️ Deadline: JANUARY 9TH 2024 Let’s innovate together and pave the way for a sustainable, nutritious, and resilient food future! 🌱 #IFTFIRST2025 #CallForAbstracts #FoodScience #Innovation #FutureOfFood #CashPrizes

⏳ Last Call for Proposals: IFT FIRST 2025! 2 DAYS LESFT ONLY! ⏳ The countdown is on! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your innovative research, groundbreaking ideas, and impactful solutions at IFT FIRST 2025, the premier event for advancing food science and technology. 📢 Deadline: December 4th, 2024 This is your opportunity to: 1-Share your expertise with a global audience of food science professionals. 2- Contribute to shaping the future of food systems. 3- Connect with industry leaders and innovators. 💻 Submit your proposal here: https://lnkd.in/gW2puxeA Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact in the world of food science. Don’t wait—submit your proposal today! #IFTFIRST2025 #CallForProposals #Innovation #ScienceOfFood #FutureOfFood #Sustainability

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the IFT Sustainable Food Systems Division! 🍁 As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this season of gratitude, let’s remember that Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on our relationship with food. Did you know that holiday meals often lead to an increase in food waste, with millions of pounds of uneaten food ending up in landfills? This year, let’s take small but meaningful steps to minimize food waste at our Thanksgiving dinners. Here are some simple tips to make your celebration more sustainable: 🥧 Plan Ahead: Know how many guests you’re expecting and plan portions accordingly. Use a portion calculator to avoid over-preparing food. 🍂 Get Creative with Leftovers: Have a plan for your leftovers! Turn turkey into soups, casseroles, or sandwiches, and use leftover veggies in omelets or stir-fries. 🥔 Share the Feast: Encourage guests to take home leftovers. Send them with reusable containers to enjoy the meal again later. use recyclable plates and glasses. 🍎 Compost Scraps: If you can’t eat it, compost it! Fruit peels, veggie scraps, and other organic waste can nourish your garden instead of sitting in a landfill. 🥗 Donate Excess Food: If you’ve prepared too much, check with local food banks or shelters to see if they accept donations of unopened and safe-to-eat items. By making conscious choices, we can all contribute to reducing food waste and fostering a more sustainable future. Let’s ensure that our gratitude for food extends to how we value and use it! 🌎 You can visit this link by Tufts University The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University for some exciting and creative recipes: https://lnkd.in/gY77u-AC What are your tips for managing food waste during the holidays? Share them in the comments below! #Thanksgiving #FoodWasteReduction #Sustainability #IFT #Gratitude #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving #FoodScience

If you are a student and want to contribute to Food science then become an IFTSA leader and make an impact! Dont forget to apply! As a leader on the Board of Directors or as a Competition Chair, you’ll have the opportunity to: Q-Prepare the Future by building professional skills, growing networks, and creating meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom. 2-Celebrate the Community by fostering a culture of belonging, providing unique experiences, and recognizing student members in the science of food. Applications are now open through January 13, 2025. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gtxnYHWA #IFTSA #PreparetheFuture #CelebratetheCommunity #ScienceofFood Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) IFT Student Association (IFTSA)

🌟 IFT FIRST 2025: Call for Abstracts and Proposals! 🌟 Are you ready to share your latest research and contribute to the advancement of food science? IFT FIRST 2025 invites you to submit your abstracts and proposals for consideration AND volunteer as a reviewer to shape the program with impactful insights. This is a unique opportunity to: 1- Present: Showcase your innovative research and innovative projects to a global audience passionate about the future of food. 2-Review: Play a critical role in evaluating abstracts, ensuring only the most impactful contributions make it to the stage. IFT FIRST 2025 is where science, innovation, and technology come together to create real change in food systems worldwide sith 25 divisions recognizing different topics and research in their domain and prizes for top presenters. Join us in this collaborative effort to highlight the latest in food science and technology! Visit different divisions to see your interest: IFT Biotechnology Division IFT Fruit & Vegetable Products Division IFT Food Safety & Quality Management Division IFT Food Chemistry Division IFT Carbohydrate Division IFT Dairy Foods Division IFT Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division IFT Protein Division IFT Muscle Foods Division IFT Food Packaging Division IFT Food Laws and Regulations Division IFT Food Engineering Division IFT Toxicology and Safety Evaluation Division IFT Nutrition Division IFT Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Division IFT Sustainable Food Systems Division Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 📥 Submit your abstract, proposal or sign up as a reviewer here: https://lnkd.in/gW2puxeA #IFTFIRST2025 #CallForAbstracts #CallForReviewers #FoodScience #Innovation #ScienceOfFood #FutureOfFood #IFT #foodscientist #sustainability #saveenvironment #climatechange Image generated by AI.

The #IFTSFSD is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Kershaw, Associate Professor Brigham Young University, as the new #Chair of our Division. Dr. Kershaw brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective that aligns with our mission of building meaningful connections across all IFT Divisions. Starting with a #collaborative #hackathon in partnership with the IFT Fruit & Vegetable Products Division, Dr. Kershaw is focused on enhancing synergy across our Divisions. His goal? To foster #crossfunctional relationships that drive #innovation in sustainable food systems, creating more value for our members and beyond. As we move forward, our #Content&Comms team will continue to support this mission by curating impactful content that strengthens our vibrant IFT community. Over the past year, our Division has grown significantly, and we’re excited to grow our community size, deepening our collective impact. 🙌✨ Stay tuned for more updates on our journey toward a more connected, sustainable future for food. Together, we’re making a difference! #SustainableFood #Innovation #Collaboration #IFT #foodsystems #foodsystemtransformation #foodscience #community

🌟 Calling All Innovators in Food Science! IFT FIRST 2025 Wants Your Ideas 🌟 We’re excited to announce the IFT FIRST 2025 Call for Proposals! This is your chance to share groundbreaking research, innovative projects, and impactful solutions with the global food community. Join us in shaping the future of food by submitting your ideas for inclusion in the program. IFT FIRST is where science, technology, and ingenuity come together to create meaningful change in our food systems. Be part of the conversation and showcase how your work drives progress and innovation. Submit your proposal now: https://hubs.la/Q02VL49H0 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) #IFTFIRST2025 #CallForProposals #Innovation #ScienceOfFood

🌟 Spotlighting the Winning Products and Outstanding Innovators of our Food Waste Hackathon! 🥇🏆 First Place goes to the incredible "Waste-Wise" team for their creative product, Chickyjack Nugget. Waste Wise team comprised of talented students: Hazal Aratemir, Ada Ata, Roselle Barretto, Imroati Fatimatuzzahra, and Hanna Chen , So CONGRATULATIONSS for this amazing achievement. Your dedication to sustainable innovation is inspiring! 🥈🏆 Second Place is awarded to the innovative Cracker & Dip product! 🎉👏 Congratulations to the team members Sebastian Garzon, April Huang, Maggie Zhou, Que Trinh Tran, and Giuliana Carolina Romero Espinosa for this fantastic accomplishment. Your product showcases the power of creativity and collaboration. 🥉🏆 Third Place goes to the impressive "Never Soy Never" team for their product, Okara Jerky! 🎉👏 Kudos to Angie Vasquez, Vania Kwan, Iradat Oladejo, Lathifa Novianti Lathifa Novianti Lyantin, DIANA CHICANGO, and Meghana Maske for their outstanding achievement! Thank you to all our participants, mentors, and judges for making this event such a success. Together, we’re paving the way toward a sustainable food future. 🌍 #Innovation #SustainableFood #HackathonWinners #IFT #FoodWaste #FutureOfFood

🌍 Happy World Food Day 2024! 🌍 Today, we celebrate the power of food—more than just sustenance, it represents diversity, nutrition, affordability, and safety for all. This year’s theme focuses on creating a food system where greater diversity of nutritious foods is available in our fields, in our markets, and on our tables—benefiting everyone, everywhere. Foods should not only nourish us but also reflect the cultural diversity of our global community. As we work toward improving food systems, let’s ensure that these essential values are at the core: 🥦 Diversity: From the seeds we plant to the dishes we serve, greater biodiversity in agriculture means more resilience, sustainability, and healthier ecosystems. A wider range of crops ensures we are feeding both people and the planet. 🍎 Nutrition: Nutritious food should be a right, not a privilege. As we work toward ending hunger, we must also focus on providing foods that support health and well-being, ensuring access to essential vitamins and minerals. 💰 Affordability: Healthy, diverse, and safe foods should be accessible to everyone—not just the few. Efforts to make nutritious food more affordable will help tackle food insecurity and promote equity in our communities. 🔒 Safety: Ensuring the safety of our food supply is critical for public health. It’s not enough to have access to food—our food must be free from harmful contaminants and produced in ways that protect consumers and workers alike. Let’s use World Food Day 2024 as a reminder to continue the fight for a future where no one is left behind—where food systems prioritize people and planet, and where everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and diverse foods. 🌱 What can you do? 1- Support local, diverse, and sustainable farming practices. 2-Advocate for policies that make nutritious food affordable for all. 4-Educate yourself and others on the importance of food safety. Together, we can transform the way the world produces, consumes, and values food for the benefit of people, the planet, and prosperity. #WorldFoodDay #FoodForAll #DiversityInFood #NutritionForEveryone #AffordableHealthyFood #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSafety #ZeroHunger #SustainableFoodSystems Video: https://lnkd.in/gAx5CBxR

📢 New Report Alert: Advancing Tech-Enabled Food Traceability 📢 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently partnered with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) to produce a comprehensive report analyzing tech-enabled food traceability trends. This initiative was sparked by submissions from 90 innovative teams that participated in the FDA’s 2021 Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge. With IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) leading the charge, this independent report explores the latest developments in hardware, software, and data-analytics solutions. The goal? To contribute to ongoing industry discussions on how technology can revolutionize traceability, making food systems safer, more transparent, and more efficient. Let's have a look at the key insights from the report: 1-Trends and solutions from industry submissions to the FDA’s Traceability Challenge 2-The critical need for collaboration to make end-to-end tech-enabled traceability a reality 3-High-level recommendations for stakeholders to enhance interoperability, usability, and infrastructure 4-Strategies for developing low-cost traceability solutions that are intuitive and accessible to all The report also emphasizes how advancing these solutions aligns with the FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint, advocating for collective action within the food industry to drive innovation. This report is a must-read for industry leaders and stakeholders focused on creating a digital, traceable, and safe food system. Stay informed and be part of the change! We have summarized the process of review and methodology being used for food traceability as shown in figure below! Please read the whole report and leave us a comment! 👉 Download the report and learn how your organization can contribute to the future of food traceability: https://lnkd.in/gs2498J3 #FoodSafety #FoodTraceability #TechEnabledSolutions #SupplyChainInnovation #SmarterFoodSafety #IFT #FDA #GlobalFoodTraceability #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability