IFT International Division

🌎 Kicking Off a New Year with IFT's International Division! 🌎 Excited to share a message from this year’s Chair, Prof Gunnar Sigge, PhD, who welcomes us to another impactful year ahead for the IFT International Division. Click below to see the full message!

Interesting case study on food security. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Science for Relief and Development (#FSRD)

Check out the latest posts on our Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Science for Relief and Development (FSRD) web page. We've added a new Project Spotlight "Yolélé: Improving Fonio Utilization to Help West Africa" all about expanding the underutilized grain fonio. And take a look at the article about a student WFP project in Sri Lanka "Integrating humanitarian food science and technology: food security and sustainable development". #foodsecurity #foodscience https://lnkd.in/geFyhYM

🌟 Wrapping Up an Unforgettable Experience! 🌟 As we close our coverage of IFT FIRST 2024, we would like to dedicate this post to the winners of the International Division Graduate Student Oral Competition in Honor of George F. Stewart and Malcolm Bourne! 🥇 First Place: Daphne J., University of Girona. 𝑇𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑎𝑤 𝑇𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡-𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑇𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝐴𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡. 🥈 Second Place: Juan Gao, Florida State University. 𝐼𝑛-𝑉𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑜 𝐴𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑥𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑃𝑒𝑒𝑙. 🥉 Third Place: Xiaofang Xie, National University of Singapore. 𝐸𝑛𝑧𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑈𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑅𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝐷-𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝐵𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑦𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡-𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐼𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝐷-𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible speakers, attendees, and organizers who made this event a resounding success! Let’s continue the dialogue and push the boundaries of what’s possible in food innovation. Hoping to see you next year, let’s keep the passion for progress alive! 🌱 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Kiruba Krishnaswamy Donna Rosa #foodscience #foodinovation #studentcompetition #IFTFIRST

🌟 Reflecting on an incredible social meeting! 🌟 Last night we had an amazing time connecting with fantastic colleagues at our division's social meeting! This was a reminder of how important it is to build strong professional relationships. Highlights included brainstorming innovative ideas, discovering shared passions beyond our work projects 🚀, and simply enjoying each other’s company. These connections are truly invaluable and make our team stronger. Looking forward to more opportunities to bond, let's keep the momentum going and continue to foster this vibrant team spirit! Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Kiruba Krishnaswamy Donna Rosa #FIRST2024 #TeamBuilding #ProfessionalConnection #Innovation

As FIRST 2024 we are excited to present the list of works submitted to the International Division for the poster sessions! Posters will be available for browsing during the entirety of the event on booth 148 of the Expo floor, but poster showcase will take place on the expo floor on the next schedules: ·Tuesday, July 16, 1:30-2:15 p.m. CT   List of works ·220 Assessment of Bioactive Function for Total Soluble Protein and Bioactive Peptide Lunasin in Defatted Flour from Different Varieties of Glycine Soja. ·221 Characterization of Digested Adzuki Bean ß-Vignin Protein and Resulting Bioactive Peptides with Activities Compared to Soybean ß-Conglycinin. ·222 Complementary Feeding Practices Among Toddlers in Uganda’s Kassanda District. · 223 Enzymatic Usomerization for Rare D-Allulose Biosynthesis and Yeast-Assisted Isomer Removal From D-Allulose. · 224 Exploring the Physical and Chemical Characterization of Pearl Millet as a Matrix for Upcycling Acid Whey. ·225 Impact of pH and Lecithin on Lupin Protein for Mimicking Egg Custard. ·226 In-Vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Citrus Peel. ·227 Microwave and Ultrasound-Assisted Ethanol Treatment (MUET) Enhanced Hot-Air Drying Efficiency for Onion Powder. · 228 Texture Characterization of Raw Tuna Muscle for the Advancement of Plant-Based Tuna Analog Development. ·229 Understanding Plant Based Foods Labeling Restrictions to Empower Brands and Consumers. ·230 Viability of Levilactobacillus Brevis C1I12 in Santol Beverage Under Low Temperature Storage. #FIRST2024 #foodscience #IFT Kiruba Krishnaswamy Donna Rosa

Yesterday, our division's leaders had the incredible opportunity to join forces with leaders from other divisions at the "Division Collaboration Kick-Off." It was a dynamic day of collaboration and strategic planning for the upcoming year. Check out the photos below to see the three key areas the International Division will be focusing on as we kick off the new year. We’re eager to hear your thoughts—how do you see yourself contributing to these initiatives? 🚀 #Teamwork #FIRST2024 #Leadership #IFT #Innovation #FoodTechnology #Collaboration Kiruba Krishnaswamy Donna Rosa

We are counting the minutes until the science of food community convenes at McCormick Place in Chicago for THE event of the summer! It's almost time! IFT FIRST is the only place to find cutting-edge scientific programming paired with an Expo Hall featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors. Plus, you get access to more than 30 premier networking events, where you’ll meet others who share your passion for the science of food. At IFT FIRST, there’s never a dull moment. Check out what others have to say! Register today: https://hubs.la/Q02Fg3z10 #IFTFIRST #FoodScience #FoodInnovation #FoodTechnology

Today, on June 7th, we join the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day! This year's slogan, "Food Safety, Everyone's Business," resonates deeply with us at the IFT International Division. Food safety is the cornerstone of public health, economic stability, and sustainable development. At IFT, we recognize that ensuring safe food systems is a collaborative effort. From farmers to scientists, industry experts to policymakers, each link in the food chain plays a critical role in safeguarding our food. We are committed to advancing food safety through innovation, education, and collaboration. By fostering global partnerships and sharing knowledge across borders, we strive to tackle food safety challenges head-on and ensure that every meal served worldwide is safe and nutritious. Join us in our journey to make food safety a priority, because Food Safety is Everyone's Business! Read more about World Food Safety Day from United Nations: https://lnkd.in/d2SPaQu #WorldFoodSafetyDay #IFT #IFTInternationalDivision #FoodSafety Kiruba Krishnaswamy