Developing Solutions for Developing Countries

Chair: Wenchao Li, Rutgers University (iftsa.dsdc@gmail.com)

General Mills Overview:

The Student Association is committed to engaging student members from around the world and utilizing their scientific skills to serve a bigger cause. The Developing Solutions for Developing Countries (DSDC) competition promotes the application of food science and technology and the development of new products and processes that are targeted at improving the quality of life for people in developing countries.

Purpose:

  • To encourage the involvement of international student members in IFT and IFTSA.
  • To promote the use of food science and innovative thinking as tools to improve the development, safety, and distribution of food in developing countries.
  • To provide a link between government, international organizations, students and the IFT Student Association regarding food problems in the developing world
  • To promote awareness, here in the US and worldwide, about the global context of issues related to food availability, nutrition and health.
  • To provide IFTSA with a platform that will enable its participants to reach out and establish connections with industry and academic institutions on an international level.

Competition Rules (pdf)

2011 - 2012 Theme:

Mangoes--especially the Apple, Kent, and Tommy Atkins varieties--grow abundantly in Kenya, but a short harvest season, high fiber content, and typically irregular quality (size, shape, color, etc.) make it difficult for growers to realize the full potential of this crop.

Develop a mango-based product that addresses common Kenyan nutrient deficiencies and can be produced rapidly in order to realize the full potential of this crop during its short harvesting season.

Important Dates:

  • January 15: Preliminary proposals due
  • February 26: Finalists are notified
  • May 15: Final proposals due

2011 Winners

2011 Theme: Utilize food science and technology to address the issue of iron deficiency in developing countries.
Domestic
1st Place National: Cornell University with MandiMais
2nd Place National: University of Minnesota with Nkwa Brodo
3rd Place National: Rutgers University with Galletas Fortaleza
International
1st Place International: Brawijaya University with Iron-Rich Instant Noodle
2nd Place International: Gadjah Mada University with Soy Rice Porridge
3rd Place International: Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai with Ferro-Power

2010 Winners:

Competition Theme: Provide Sustainable, Nutritional and Affordable Food for Family with Small Childrens

International:

  • 1st Place International: Bogor Agricultural University - Crantz Flakes
  • 2nd Place International: Bogor Agricultural University - Zuper
  • 3rd Place International: Brawijaya University - Fighting malnutrition through the production of artificial rice

Domestic:

  • 1 st Place National: Penn State University - CalciMelo
  • 2nd Place National: North Carolina State University - Famille Saine
  • 3rd Place National: University of Minnesota - Shakti

2009 Winners:

US/Canadian Finalists:

First Place: University of Minnesota with Pushtikor
Second Place: Cornell University with SolanaPlus
Third Place: Washington State University-University of Idaho with Tu Mazi

International Finalists:

First Place: Wageningen, Netherlands with Sorghum Supplement Enriched with Insect-protein
Second Place: University of Pretoria, South Africa with Cowpea, Maize and Pumpkin blended ready-to-eat weaning food in retortable pouch
Third Place: Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia with Healthy instant noodle from corn with high protein and rich iron for pregnant women to prevent lost generation in Southeast Asia